Baccalauréat en ergothérapie
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 31.278 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
| Average of admitted applicants (benchmark) | 34.195 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
Lowest R score among ADMITTED applicants (Admission Statistics block, as of July 9, 2026); max 39.138.
Average R score of admitted applicants (same block and same basis, July 9, 2026).
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC (Quebec CEGEP applicants)
- University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec (other applications: 262 applications, 31 places)
Eligible DECs and their conditions
- Science, Letters and Arts (700.A1 or 700.A0) — no additional detail shown
- Natural Science (200.B1 or 200.B0) AND Biology (competency 0B0F or objective 00XU)
- Physiotherapy Techniques (144.A1 or 144.A0) — no additional prerequisite (confirmed by the School of Rehabilitation FAQ: no prerequisite course for this DEC since 2011)
Required prerequisite courses
- Biology — Cellular biology or Evolution and diversity of living organisms or another human biology course
- Biology — Multicellular organisms or Multicellularity and homeostasis or Human anatomy and physiology or another human biology course
- Chemistry — General chemistry + Solution chemistry or Organic chemistry
- Mathematics — Differential calculus or Calculus I + Integral calculus or Calculus II
- Physics — Mechanics; Electricity and magnetism; Waves and modern physics
- At UdeM before entry: Biology = Origin and diversity of living organisms + The cell and the uniformity of living organisms; Chemistry = General chemistry; Math = Differential calculus + Integral calculus; Physics = Mechanics and modern physics + Electricity and optics
The DECs and courses above come from the UdeM 2019-2020 Admission Guide (registrar) and the official program page. Equivalents of the prerequisite courses offered at UdeM according to the official SAFIRE table (Table A, health sciences): BIO 1953 and BIO 1954; CHM 1963; MAT 1903 and MAT 1923; PHY 1901 and PHY 1902. French (program page): C2 in oral and written comprehension on the recognized test. Capacity: two places may be awarded under an intergovernmental agreement to francophone applicants from outside Quebec. Prerequisites completed more than 8 years ago: review by the Admissions Committee. Not offered to foreign applicants with a study permit. 90-credit program, first component of the bachelor's–master's continuum (the professional master's degree is required to practise, Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec). Conditions confirmed on the program page: Canadian citizenship or permanent residence (or Canadian agency scholarship), CASPer test, interview at the request of the School of Rehabilitation; program not offered to foreign applicants with a study permit.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2027 | Application | University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec |
| February 15, 2027 | French language requirement met | University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec |
| March 1, 2027 | Application | CEGEP applicants (Quebec only) |
| March 15, 2027 | French language requirement met | CEGEP applicants (Quebec only) |
Possible bridging options
CASPer test (Acuity Insights) Required
Mandatory. Only one sitting per admission period; results valid for the intended term only, non-transferable; may be eliminatory; fees apply. Overall score: academic record 70% + CASPer test 30%.
Interview
The School of Rehabilitation may invite certain applicants based on their performance on the CASPer test (may be eliminatory); francophone applicants from outside Quebec are invited to an interview in New Brunswick; interview also for the Black communities and First Nations, Inuit and Métis categories (final selection based on interview scores).
Letter explaining the choice of occupational therapy
Required for the Education completed outside Quebec and Special application categories: letter explaining why the applicant chose occupational therapy, attached to the application.
Self-declaration form (Black communities and First Nations, Inuit, Métis)
Black communities and First Nations, Inuit and Métis of Canada categories: form available in the Student Centre after submission, to be completed and uploaded no later than 10 days after submission.
If you're not eligible yet
- Missing prerequisite courses (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics)
- CASPer test not taken or not passed
Official pathways
Admission on the basis of successful completion of the Preparatory Year program
For admission to the fall term, have passed a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the preceding winter term.
Admission on the basis of a pre-university diploma and completion of one year of university studies
Have completed the year of university studies by the end of the preceding winter term; official transcript sent to the Service de l'admission et du recrutement no later than June 1.
Admission on the basis of successful completion of at least 24 university credits
Have passed a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the preceding winter term; official transcript sent no later than June 1.
An applicant holding a master's or doctoral degree at the time of submission is not necessarily required to complete the prerequisite courses. An applicant who has begun studies in occupational therapy at a Quebec or Canadian university is eligible only exceptionally, for serious reasons set out in a letter in support of the application.
Adjacent programs
- Baccalauréat en physiothérapie (UdeM, same École de réadaptation)
- Baccalauréat en kinésiologie (UdeM)
Official sources
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.