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 studies 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 Master of Physical Therapy or the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy. 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 grade point average of around 3.0 or more to become eligible for admission to any of the medical
rehabilitation programs. Please note that admission is on a competitive basis, and normally students must earn a high 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 (i.e., at CMU this would be a B.A. or B.Mus. or B.M.T.). The degree must
include the following, with a minimum grade of ‘C’ in each, and a minimum GPA of ‘B’ in the last 60 credit hours of study:
• Introduction to Psychology (6 credit hours) (PSYC-1010 & PSYC-1020)
• Introduction to Sociology (6 credit hours) )SOCI-1010 & SOCI-1020)
• Basic Statistical Analysis (3 credit hours) (MATH-1000)
• Developmental Psychology—Childhood (3 credit hours) (PSYC-2200)
• Anatomy of the Human Body (3 credit hours) (BIOL-1360)
• Physiology of the Human Body 3 credit hours) (BIOL-1370)
• Developmental Psychology – Adulthood (3 credit hours) (PSYC-2220)

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 (i.e., at CMU this would be a B.A. or B.Mus. or B.M.T.) . This degree must
include the following, with a minimum grade of ‘B’ in each:
* Anatomy of the Human Body (3 credit hours) (BIOL-1360)
* Physiology of the Human Body (3 credit hours) (BIOL-1370)
* Biology (3 credit hours) (BIOL-1310 or BIOL-1331)
* Introduction to Psychology (6 credit hours) (PSYC 1010 & PSYC-1020)
* Developmental Psychology – Childhood (PSYC-2200)
* Developmental Psychology – Adulthood (PSYC-2220)
* Basic Statistical Analysis (3 credit hours) (MATH-1000)
* English (6 credit hours) (ENGL-1010 & ENGL-1020)

To become eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy program in the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the
University of Manitoba, you must have a minimum of 24 credit hours over two semesters with a minimum grade of ‘B’ in each of the
required courses and a GPA of 3.0 or better. The required courses are:
• Introductory Biology (6 credit hours) (BIOL-1310 & BIOL-1320 OR BIOL-1331 & BIOL-1341)
• Introduction to Psychology (6 credit hours) (PSYC-1010 & PSYC-1020) OR Introduction to Sociology (6 credit hours) (SOCI-1010 & SOCI-1020)
• Basic Statistical Analysis (3 credit hours) (MATH-1000)
• English (3 credit hours) (ENGL-1010 or ENGL-1020)

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