FAQ

Yes, if you have started your credential assessment with CAPR, you may apply to the program. Credentialing should be completed by the program start date.

Pass rates for the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) by our graduates are very high. The pass rate for the PCE Written component (WC) is 80-84%. IEPTs that do not take the bridging program have a PCE-WC pass rate of 55-57%.

Graduates from the OIEPB Program have a 100% employment rate once they have successfully completed their licensure exams.

There is one intake per calendar year. The program runs from September until May of the following year and includes 2 non-paid, full-time clinical internships (2 x 6 weeks).

Fill out the online application form found on our website,  upload required documents when prompted or email them to the Program Administrator of the Comprehensive Program at iept@utoronto.ca; pay the $100 application fee..

Please visit our Comprehensive Program Overview webpage for important admission information including application and admission assessment dates. The application form opens in the fall and closes once the deadline passes.

Once you are invited to the virtual Admission Assessment, you will receive a Preparation Manual with instructions and resources to help you prepare.

Admission to the OIEPB Program is granted based on meeting the eligibility criteria and the threshold of the virtual Admission Assessment. Applicants will be contacted by email within 2 weeks post-assessment date.

No, you must attend and complete the virtual assessment on the date it is scheduled. Only those who successfully complete the virtual assessment will be considered for the program.

The English language proficiency tests that are accepted are the general and academic level IELTS, TOEFL iBT, CELPIP G and PTE Core. You must meet the minimum scores. For details see our webpage here.

No. Only those who meet the minimum overall band score of 7.0 will be considered for admissions.

You can apply now and indicate on your application which course session you are taking or will be taking. However, this requirement must be met prior to the program start date. We strongly recommend you complete this course as soon as possible. If the maximum number of applicants is reached before the deadline application date then only those who meet all the entry requirements will be given first consideration and you will be placed on a wait list.

Clinical internships are only offered as part of the OIEPB Program. To participate in these internships, you must be be offered admissions and registered in the program.

IEPTS who have been credentialed or in the process of being credentialed by CAPR may submit their application to the bridging program. Only those who meet all admission requirements will be considered.

Physiotherapy practice in Canada is a regulated profession. The OIEPB Program does not determine whether a candidate’s education is substantially equivalent to the Canadian context. This is the responsibility of the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR). If your goal is to work as a PT in Canada, then you should contact the CAPR to start this process. You can find more information about this on the CAPR website.

No. CAPR only allows 3 attempts for the PCE written component exam. Since you have exhausted your attempts, you would not be eligible to apply to the bridging program.

No. Physiotherapists require a license to practice in all provinces and territories. Since physiotherapy is a regulated profession, you must successfully pass the Physiotherapy Competency Exams (PCE) Written Component conducted by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR). Once you have passed the PCE Written Component, you may be required to complete a provincial clinical exam. Visit the website of the College of Physiotherapists in the province you intend to work.

No. Applicants must be either a Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, or a Canadian Citizen to be eligible for the OIEPB Program. Please note, if you are confirmed and grant permanent residency and in the process of receiving full Permanent Residency status, then you may be eligible to apply.

Yes, you can apply to the program as long as you are credentialed by CAPR and meet all the requirements.

Yes, you can register and complete the online course while still living in your source country as long as you meet the language requirements.

As part of the Rehabilitation Sciences Sector, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, we have access to all of the resources of one of the finest medical faculties in the country. Being in a large urban centre we also have access to a wide variety of community settings for two clinical internships to give you workplace experience. With the support of faculty, staff and community partners, you will have opportunities to network with Canadian physiotherapists, build your professional portfolio and benefit from our transition to the workplace resources. You will gain confidence and have the knowledge and skills to practice as a physiotherapist anywhere across Canada.

No. If you want a general Masters degree or a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Science, please visit the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto.

Yes, you will be provided with a library barcode to access the extensive online library resources and databases available to students.

Yes, you will be issued a security key for the building once you are registered and enrolled in the bridging program. Only those with security access and university photo ID will be able to use the study rooms after hours and on weekends throughout the year. Please note, access times may change due to U of T policies and regulations.