Meet the first MPT-North Cohort

We are now halfway through the first year of the first-ever MPT-North cohort! Here is what a few of the students had to say about their experience so far in the program.

The Master of Physical Therapy – North program is delivered in partnership with the University of British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia.

Growing up surrounded by sport led me to be exposed to all sorts of sport-related occupations – sports psychologists, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, and coaches. I set a goal in middle school to become a physical therapist. Though my mind changed many times along the way, I found myself back at square one, which is right where I belong. Read more

It has been an amazing experience so far. Being from the North and gaining experience in these communities was the ideal learning situation. I am honoured to be able to perform my schooling close to home, and in the area that I plan on working post-graduation. The leads up North (David Anekwe and Robin Roots) and the clinical skills assistants have been very supportive and informative. Read more

Having worked as a Kinesiologist for the past 2.5 years, it has been a process of remembering how to be a student again. The hardest part by far has been adapting to schooling during a pandemic, but the amount of in-person sessions has helped to ease this transition. I feel that both my work and undergraduate experiences have done a tremendous job preparing me for the content of a fast-paced first year! Read more

My experience so far in the MPT-North program has been incredible. For the first time ever I experienced moving to a new city, seeing moose and deer, and riding on logging roads. Being a physical therapy student is a lot of hard work but it is a gratifying experience, and the support we have for one another in the cohort and on-campus is amazing. Read more

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