US to Canada?

[Amurri9030]

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I have a quick question regarding PT programs. I'm currently a pre-physical therapy student at the University of Oakland in Michigan. I was doing some research on schools to apply for and I realized that in Canada PT is currently a Masters program rather then a doctorate program? ( I live 45 minutes from the boarder) I truly feel I can get accepted into PT school in Michigan, but the thought of not having to waste more time pursuing a doctorate seems appealing. Does anyone have any knowledge on going to school in Canada? How would I transfer a US credit? Also if I receive a masters in Canada can I still get a job as a PT in the US? Any help is greatly appreciated thank you!

 

[Azimuthal]

As long as the program is CAPTE accredited. Good luck gaining acceptance to Canadian schools, as they tend to not accept international students without coming from a partnership institution.

 

[Carson Ranger]

You need permanent residency or Canadian citizenship, which I believe is next to impossible to establish if your only plan is PT school.

 

[Amurri9030]

So they most likely wouldn't accept me if I was commuting? (Yes from the US to Canada)

 

[Amurri9030]

I also found these three CAPTE accredited schools.

http://www.capteonline.org/apta/directories/accreditedschools.aspx?type=&navID=10737423411

 

[Carson Ranger]

So they most likely wouldn't accept me if I was commuting? (Yes from the US to Canada)

pretty sure that's out of the question