One of the advantages of studying at CMU is having an opportunity to take courses that could prepare you for degree programs of professional faculties or schools at various universities. This way you can study Bible and theology and be part of a vibrant Christian community—while looking ahead to future studies in areas like law, education, medicine and others.

For more information, contact Adelia Neufeld Wiens at anwiens@cmu.ca, Coordinator of Academic Advising.

Preparing for a Career in Medical Rehabilitation

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A degree from Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) could prepare you to meet the entrance requirements for a masters program in medical rehabilitation. This page explains what you must complete if you wish to gain admission at the University of Manitoba to earn the Master of Occupational Therapy or the proposed Master of Physical Therapy (the first intake into the proposed M.P.T. degree program at U OF M is fall 2010). If you intend to continue studies at some other university, similar possibilities exist. However, it is important that you inquire about admission and program requirements at the university you are considering and that you work with the Coordinator of Student Advising at CMU to construct a program of studies that will achieve your objectives.

Students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.00 to become eligible for admission to either the physical therapy program OR the occupational therapy program. However, admission is on a competitive basis, and normally students must earn a higher average to compete successfully.

To become eligible for admission to Master of Occupational Therapy program in the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba, you must earn a baccalaureate degree that includes the following, with a minimum grade of ‘C’ in each:

• Introduction to Psychology (6 hrs.)
• Introduction to Sociology (6 hrs.)
• Basic Statistical Analysis
• Developmental Psychology—Childhood
• Anatomy of the Human Body
• Physiology of the Human Body
• Developmental Psychology – Adulthood

To become eligible for admission to the Master of Physical Therapy program in the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba, you must earn a baccalaureate degree that includes the following, with a minimum grade of ‘B’ in each:

• Anatomy of the Human Body (3 hrs)
• Physiology of the Human Body (3 hrs)
• Biology (BIOL 1310 or BIOL 1330) (3 hrs)
• Introduction to Psychology (6 hrs)
• Developmental Psychology – Childhood
• Developmental Psychology – Adulthood
• Basic Statistical Analysis (3 hrs)
• • English (ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020) (6 hrs)

NOTE: High School prerequisites for BIOL 1310 include Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S and Math 40S. Basic Statistical Analysis requires Math 40S.