The Master of Occupational Therapy program is pending all required university-level approvals. Join the School of Rehabilitation Science contact list to receive updates regarding this program.

Program

Program Expected Length Project and/or thesis Course based
M.O.T 27 Months

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program at the University of Saskatchewan is the newest occupational therapy academic program in Canada. This 27-month program is grounded in the national Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to deliver culturally relevant, inclusive, effective, and ethical care across multiple settings.

The MOT program provides students with a comprehensive education that integrates theory, practice and extensive clinical placement experience including over 1,000 clinical hours. The program places emphasis on the unique needs of Saskatchewan communities including Indigenous, remote, rural, and urban communities. 

Admission requirements

Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)

Full admission requirements will be posted after all necessary university approvals. Below are the proposed prerequisite courses, pending approval. Details on equivalent prerequisite courses will be posted when all academic approvals have been granted.

  • Successful completion of the required pre-requisite courses with an academic average of 70% or higher in each pre-requisite course (or approved alternate courses from an accredited post-secondary institution) and an overall average of 75% among all pre-requisite courses (not including Indigenous Studies credit units):
    • Indigenous Studies – 3 credit units (ex: INDG 107.3 or equivalent)
    • Basic Human Anatomy – 3 credit units (e.g.: CPPS 310.3, CPPS 221.3, or equivalent)
    • Behavioral Science – 3 credit units (any course at any level from an accredited post-secondary institution in Psychology or Sociology, or equivalent
    • Statistics – 3 credit units (e.g.: STAT 245.3, STAT 246.3, PLSC 214.3, or equivalent)
    • Additional courses that are highly recommended but not required: any course at any level in social science, neuroscience, research design, physiology, neuroanatomy, or women’s and gender studies

Contact

For more information regarding the program contact: ot.slp@usask.ca

School of Rehabilitation Science
104 Clinic Place
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4