Are you interested in becoming a physical therapist?
Physical therapists are primary care professionals who work in a variety of settings, such as rehabilitation centers, hospitals, community health centers, and private clinics in both rural and urban areas.
The Master of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia is the only entry-to-practice program in BC and now accepts 140 students over four sites.
Recent News
Behind the lab doors: Brain Behaviour Laboratory
Date: October 8, 2024 @2:46 pm
Researchers at Dr. Lara Boyd’s lab are investigating brain behaviour to accelerate stroke recovery and enhance quality of life and independence post-stroke.
More health-profession students will train at new UBC facility in Surrey
Date: September 10, 2024 @10:40 am
Students in class at UBC’s new health profession training facility in Surrey. Credit: Paul H. Joseph, UBC Brand & Marketing More people will have the opportunity to train for in-demand careers, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists and midwives, at a new state-of-the-art University of British Columbia (UBC) facility in Surrey. “Our Province is focused […]
Jared Smith – Master of Physical Therapy – North
Date: August 30, 2024 @3:55 pm
Jared Smith Hometown: Valemount, B.C. Master of Physical Therapy – North 2nd year student What inspired you to pursue your program? I was ready for a career change and was dealing with some of my own injuries at the time. A physiotherapist helped change my mindset from thinking that I was broken and going to […]