Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy: Admissions Guide 2026-2027

Sherbrooke’s integrated physiotherapy program combines undergraduate and master’s study at its health campus. Students develop assessment, clinical-reasoning and treatment skills in musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory care. Coursework and clinical placements build toward practice with people of different ages. Admission is organized by applicant contingent and combines academic assessment with Casper for regular applicants.

Program

Maîtrise en physiothérapie

Credential

Maître en physiothérapie

Location

Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada

Casper

Required

Next deadline

February 15, 2027 (Application with at least one university credit)

Interview

One-on-one interviews

Seats

64

Length

Four years

Casper Requirement for Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy (Physiothérapie)

Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy (Physiothérapie) requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Test to book

Canada Casper 2

Languages

French

Other Acuity assessments

Snapshot (not required)

Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.

Take Casper after applying and enter the eight-digit UdeS student number when booking; candidates eligible only for the First Nations and Inuit in Québec contingent are excepted.

Casper format

Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.

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Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy (Physiothérapie) Application Deadlines 2026-2027

Apply through

UdeS online application

Application fee

CA$106, non-refundable

Submit the application online before booking Casper. The UdeS admissions-process page specifies February 20 for applicable official transcripts; the FAQ asks for February 17 where possible.

Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy (Physiothérapie) Admissions Statistics

Period: 2025 admissions

• Seats / class size: 64
• Applicants: 1,160
• Admission offers: 418
• Last college CRC: 31.6
• Last physiotherapy-techniques CRC: 31.3
• Last university CRU: 29.64

Eligibility Requirements for Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy (Physiothérapie)

Degree / credits

Québec college applicants may qualify through an eligible DEC or equivalent; university applicants qualify through a degree, a DEC plus at least 45 credits in one degree program, or at least 75 credits in one degree program without a DEC. Other-province applicants need at least 75 credits in one undergraduate degree program.

Residency

Québec residents enter the applicable Québec contingent, while residents of other Canadian provinces may apply through its university category.

Citizenship

Canadian citizenship or permanent residence by the application deadline.

Language proficiency

French exemption or C1 in all four assessed skills, with proof by August 15, 2027.

Admission pathways

• Québec college: Eligible DEC or equivalent and college-category credit limits
• Québec university: Degree or qualifying university credits
• First Nations and Inuit in Québec: Eligible Québec residents who declare and confirm status
• Other Canadian provinces: University category requiring provincial residence and qualifying credits

Other requirements

• Laptop: A laptop meeting the program’s minimum specifications is required
• Clinical-placement immunization: Students must meet the program’s infectious-disease immunization requirements to undertake placements
• First Nations or Inuit status confirmation: Applicants using that contingent must declare and substantiate eligible status

Selection Factors Université de Sherbrooke Considers

Prerequisites

GPA

How it is calculated

College applicants are assessed using CRC and, where applicable, university performance; university-category CRU uses qualifying undergraduate results.

Minimum

First Nations and Inuit in Québec contingent: CRC or CRU of 28.

A qualifying physiotherapy-techniques DEC adds 1.5 to CRC; completed degrees can increase CRU.

Admissions tests

• French-language proficiency assessment (required for some applicants): Applicants without an exemption must demonstrate C1 in oral and written comprehension and production
• TFI (required for some applicants): The other-provinces contingent also lists TFI results among its selection criteria

Supplementary application

Motivation and reference letters are not considered. Selected First Nations and Inuit in Québec applicants may be asked for a short personal video, due within 10 working days of the program’s March email.

How applicants are ranked

Regular-contingent applicants are ranked within their contingent on academics (70%) and Casper (30%). The First Nations and Inuit in Québec contingent assesses academics and, when requested, a personal presentation at 50% each, with up to two places.

Interview Format at Université de Sherbrooke

Format: One-on-one interviews

In the First Nations and Inuit in Québec contingent, a committee member may request a short follow-up conversation about the applicant’s video or profile; it forms part of the presentation assessment.

Who is invited

Applicants in that contingent who reach the applicable assessment stage may be contacted.

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Curriculum at Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy (Physiothérapie)

Program length

Four years

Structure

Integrated undergraduate-to-master’s training, 144 credits, full-time

Campuses

Campus de la santé Sherbrooke

Clinical learning includes a one-week first placement, a five-week second placement, a seven-week third placement and three further seven-week placements.

Campus and facilities

Teaching is listed at the Campus de la santé in Sherbrooke.

Tuition and Funding at Université de Sherbrooke

• Québec-resident illustrative 15-credit term: CA$2,025 estimated total at fall 2026 rates

This is a university-wide example, not a physiotherapy program quote or a fall 2027 rate; charges depend on credits and registration.

How to Prepare Your Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy (Physiothérapie) Application

1. Identify your admission contingent and verify its academic prerequisites
2. Arrange official transcripts and, if applicable, French-proficiency evidence
3. Submit the UdeS application by your category’s deadline
4. Book French Canada Casper 2 after receiving your UdeS student number
5. Check your application portal and email for offers or contingent-specific instructions

Frequently Asked Questions About Université de Sherbrooke Physiotherapy (Physiothérapie)

Is Casper required?

Yes for regular contingents; candidates eligible only through the First Nations and Inuit in Québec contingent are excepted.

Which language is used for Casper?

French.

Is Snapshot required?

No.

When do I apply?

By February 15 with university credits, or March 1 for Québec DEC applicants without them.

Can I enter only the master’s portion?

No; the undergraduate and master’s portions form one four-year program.

Does a physiotherapy-techniques DEC require extra prerequisites?

No.

Are reference letters assessed?

No.

Is everyone interviewed?

No routine regular-contingent interview is listed; the First Nations and Inuit in Québec process may include a follow-up conversation.

Sources

• Maîtrise en physiothérapie — program profile
• Maîtrise en physiothérapie — processus d’admission
• Maîtrise en physiothérapie — nos contingents
• Maîtrise en physiothérapie — FAQ
• Statistiques admission 2025 — ergothérapie et physiothérapie
• Maîtrise en physiothérapie — cursus
• Frais d’ouverture et de traitement du dossier d’admission
• Frais de scolarité — personnes étudiantes québécoises

Last updated: September 26, 2026