Program Overview
The Occupational Therapy Post Professional at Dalhousie University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Post Professional programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 21,185 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,981 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Post Professional programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Program Evaluation for Occupational Therapists
- Aging and Continuing Care
- Identity and Transitions
- Public Dialogue on Occupations and Enablement
- Advanced Studies on Enabling Occupation
- Critical Perspectives on Inequities in Everyday Life
- Advanced Research Theory and Methods for Occupational Therapists
- Program Evaluation for Occupational Therapists
- Aging and Continuing Care
- Community Development for Occupational Therapists
- Measuring Health Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
What you need
- A World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) approved program (four-year undergraduate or equivalent).
- A minimum B average (3.0 GPA) in the last 20 half credits of your occupational therapy degree.
- Be qualified to practice occupational therapy.
- Priority will be given if you have an entry-level baccalaureate or masters degree in occupational therapy.
- If you have a diploma in occupational therapy, you may be eligible if you can provide strong evidence of experience or advanced study in theory and research.
- You must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- Preference will be given if you can demonstrate academic excellence, leadership experience, strong references and knowledge of current trends in occupational therapy.
- You do not need work experience to apply for this program.
Admission Requirements
- Four-year Bachelors degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,185 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,981 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,185 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,981 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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