Trust me, I get it. You’re in the thick of your undergraduate career, working your tail off to obtain that report card mom would be proud of, while doing everything in your power to build up that all-star resume you’ve been yearning for. You stop and think to...
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Undergraduate Students
We’ve assembled our most relevant articles for undergraduate students looking to learn about how to become a physiotherapist.
Getting My Acceptance Letter to Physiotherapy School
The experience of receiving my acceptance letter could be made into a movie. It would have an extremely niche market and would not break any box office records, but it was a ridiculous time in my life nonetheless. I was backpacking in Europe with my girlfriend. A few...
5 Reasons I Chose Physiotherapy As A Career
Back in November 2018, I featured on The MVMT PTs podcast (The PT Coffeecast) to discuss the process of creating my YouTube channel, as well as why I chose to become a physiotherapist. In the first few minutes of the episode, Will Nicholson - a host of the podcast -...
Advice For Anyone Who Was Rejected From PT School
Back in May of 2019 I posted this in the Queen’s University Physiotherapy Facebook group: The Facebook group consisted of students from both the Class of 2019 and 2020. After posting, I received 14 responses from current students (at the time) who were previously...
The Importance Of Non-PT-Related Experience
It’s no secret that obtaining a wide variety of diverse work and volunteer experiences is incredibly important for your physiotherapy school applications. Many PT hopefuls do all that they can to get their foot in the door at private clinics, hospitals, and other...
What’s The Difference Between a PT and PTA In Canadian Healthcare?
Physiotherapists (PT) and Physiotherapist Assistants (PTA) both help patients with their rehabilitation, but those outside the field may not understand what the difference is between them. In this blog, I will go over what the difference is between a Physiotherapist...
Do I Need A Kinesiology Degree To Apply To Physiotherapy School?
Physiotherapy is a career that is heavily rooted in the movement sciences. Because of that, many PT school hopefuls believe that you need a kinesiology undergraduate degree in order to apply to a physiotherapy program in Canada. For those of you non-kin students that...
5 Ways To Find Volunteer Opportunities Related To Physiotherapy
Gaining volunteer experience related to physiotherapy can be a great opportunity to see what physiotherapists do, where they work, and if it’s a career path you think you would like to pursue. Physiotherapists can work in many different settings and work with...
Applying to Physiotherapy School in 1-3 years? Here is what to do now.
Applying to Physiotherapy School in Canada is a big decision. It is also a long and arduous process. Everyone’s path to applying to physiotherapy school is different. Some individuals have had the dream of becoming a physiotherapist since they were in junior high or...
Personal Statement Tips for Physiotherapy School Admissions
Of all the requirements for PT school in Canada, the personal statement is definitely one that raises the eyebrows of many applicants each and every year. The confusion is largely due to the ambiguity of piecing together a descriptive essay about yourself that conveys...
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Our group of admissions experts have written articles to help you plan your journey to gaining acceptance into physiotherapy school. Browse through our catalogue of blog posts and articles to find answers to questions you may have and learn how you can become an ideal candidate for physiotherapy programs in Canada.