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 100 students over two sites.
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Recent News
Samantha Smith, MPT’18 – Tokyo Olympics Feature
Date: July 22, 2021 @3:53 pm
This story was originally published on the Alumni Engagement website here. Competing at the Olympics has been one of Samantha’s goals for a very long time and her dream becomes a reality this year. Learn about how her UBC MPT degree set her up for success as she heads to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics […]
UBC Department of Physical Therapy says farewell to Karen Sauve – Associate Head Clinical Education
Date: July 19, 2021 @12:13 pm
We are both happy and sad to announce that Karen Sauve, Associate Head Clinical Education for the UBC Department of Physical Therapy will be leaving us this summer. Happy, because Karen is leaving us to start her PhD, but sad as she has been a valued colleague, mentor, and teacher in the Department and is deeply committed to the health, wellbeing, and education of our students. Her contributions while she was […]
Call for Proposals for PT KB Led Projects 2021
Date: July 19, 2021 @8:57 am
Intent The purpose of this call is to invite proposals for projects facilitated by the Physical Therapy Knowledge Broker (PT KB). Background The PT KB position is jointly funded, at a 1.0 FTE, by the Department of Physical Therapy at The University of British Columbia, Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia and Arthritis Research Canada. The […]