Hi There all You Mac Students,
I'm going to be in my last year in high school this coming September, and i'm seriously considering applying and Mac.
Anyways I was thining of becoming a physiotherapist and I know I need a masters in physiotherapy but what undergraduate degree do i need in order to get masters in physiotherapy?
plz help thanks

Totally not my area of expertise so I`m fine grabbing my coat if another more qualified individual arrives. However, that being said I think a life science, kin degree or even health sciences degree would be more than applicable to physiotherapy. Best of luck.

An undergrad in Kin is going to help you a lot more than any other undergrad degree in science. You learn about anatomy extensively and in third year there is a course devoted to sports injuries. Hope this helps!

Hey!

http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admission...3/Default.aspx

Heres teh admissions requirement for teh mcmaster physiotherapy program, incase you wanted to look

All it says is you need to complete any degree with a minimum B avg in your last two years.... but you do need:

• A full or half credit in one biological or life science course with a grade of B or 75% or 3.0/4 or 8/12 or higher.
• A full or half credit in one social science or humanities course with a grade of B or 75% or 3.0/4 or 8/12 or higher.

However, an undergrad in the kinesiology program would probably be the most helpful ... but the website does say "The degree can be in any university discipline; none are favoured." So really... it all depends on your interests, go into what you like and know you can succeed in, and get great marks. If your a science person- def. apply to the kinesiology program

Good luck!

ur profile says u are a kin student was it hard to get in, is it hard to study it now?

Originally Posted by IWannaGohere

ur profile says u are a kin student was it hard to get in

I have to admit that I was worried about McMaster's acceptance because I didn't get a letter until late April so yes I would say it is one of the harder universities to get into for kinesiology (had an 84.5 average).

Originally Posted by IWannaGohere

is it hard to study it now?

From my 1st year experience, I can tell you that it's mostly memorization more than anything. Very little calculations and whatnot. The work isn't hard if you spend an hour or two after class reviewing what was taught.

Feel free to PM me if you have more specific questions.

Hey guys, I am also thinking of doing Physiotherapy in the future. I don't want to steal this thread with a question of my own, so I will try to relate it to what the original question was and maybe your answers could clarify things for him as well.

I am taking Kinesiology and going into first year this September. Based on the requirements hamnahx02 suggested,

Originally Posted by hamnahx02

Hey!

http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admission...3/Default.aspx

Heres teh admissions requirement for teh mcmaster physiotherapy program, incase you wanted to look

All it says is you need to complete any degree with a minimum B avg in your last two years.... but you do need:

• A full or half credit in one biological or life science course with a grade of B or 75% or 3.0/4 or 8/12 or higher.
• A full or half credit in one social science or humanities course with a grade of B or 75% or 3.0/4 or 8/12 or higher.

However, an undergrad in the kinesiology program would probably be the most helpful ... but the website does say "The degree can be in any university discipline; none are favoured." So really... it all depends on your interests, go into what you like and know you can succeed in, and get great marks. If your a science person- def. apply to the kinesiology program

Good luck!

would these requirements get me into physio? Or would I need to take on other things, such as take biology, chemistry, and other science related courses by the time I graduate, besides the ones listed above? I'm asking this because I don't know if I should be taking such courses to get me into physio, 2 of my electives are courses I need to do by second year to either help me with courses or as a requirement, and the other 2 are psychology courses I am taking just based on interest.


And to the OP, definitely go with Kin if your pursuing physio. That is what I am doing, as I believe it is the program that serves as a "base" for physio. Be sure to take Exercise Science in your last year of high school as that is again, the "base", for Kin.

Originally Posted by Oilenroc

Hey guys, I am also thinking of doing Physiotherapy in the future. I don't want to steal this thread with a question of my own, so I will try to relate it to what the original question was and maybe your answers could clarify things for him as well.

I am taking Kinesiology and going into first year this September. Based on the requirements hamnahx02 suggested,




would these requirements get me into physio? Or would I need to take on other things, such as take biology, chemistry, and other science related courses by the time I graduate, besides the ones listed above? I'm asking this because I don't know if I should be taking such courses to get me into physio, 2 of my electives are courses I need to do by second year to either help me with courses or as a requirement, and the other 2 are psychology courses I am taking just based on interest.


And to the OP, definitely go with Kin if your pursuing physio. That is what I am doing, as I believe it is the program that serves as a "base" for physio. Be sure to take Exercise Science in your last year of high school as that is again, the "base", for Kin.

As long as you have a degree (for kin there are requirements such as 3 units in math, etc.) and you meet those humanities / science requirements you are in consideration for physiotherapy given that you applied to McMaster. You should research about other schools that offer a masters in physiotherapy and take those requirements into consideration for selecting your courses.

Originally Posted by JonC89

As long as you have a degree (for kin there are requirements such as 3 units in math, etc.) and you meet those humanities / science requirements you are in consideration for physiotherapy given that you applied to McMaster. You should research about other schools that offer a masters in physiotherapy and take those requirements into consideration for selecting your courses.

As Jon already said, it is important to look at the requirements for other schools. I found this link that could help http://www.ouac.on.ca/docs/orpas/b_orpas_e.pdf . It has info on the basic requirments, cut off GPA and other non academic requirements.

http://www.physicaltherapy.u toront...ect/prereq.htm ---> This link gives you specific info on prereq courses from other universities(Mac included) that fufil the requirments for U of T's physiotheraphy program.

If you want physio there's no other Major but Kin. It's that simple. The sports injuries course is relevant to physio but there are 4th year courses much more specific to the field.

Btw, welcome first years and good luck in your studies