UQTR Occupational Therapy: Admissions Guide 2026-2027

UQTR offers occupational therapy through an integrated bachelor’s-master’s pathway at Trois-Rivières and Drummondville. Students build health-science, social-science and occupational therapy skills through clinical situations and laboratory learning. Placements begin in the first bachelor’s term. The master’s completes the professional preparation needed to pursue Québec occupational therapist licensure, subject to applicable requirements.

Program

Baccalauréat en sciences de la santé (ergothérapie)

Credential

Baccalauréat ès sciences (B. Sc.)

Location

Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

Casper

Required

Next deadline

March 1, 2027 (Fall admission application deadline)

Interview

Panel interview

Seats

32 places per campus

Length

4½ years for the integrated bachelor’s-master’s pathway, including one summer term

Casper Requirement for Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Occupational Therapy (Ergothérapie)

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Occupational Therapy (Ergothérapie) requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Test to book

CASPer en français (ergothérapie)

Languages

French

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

Applicants who do not complete Casper, or score below the 10th percentile, are refused. UQTR says results reach it directly 2-3 weeks after the test.

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 du Québec à Trois-Rivières Occupational Therapy (Ergothérapie) Application Deadlines 2026-2027

Apply through

UQTR online admission account

Application fee

CA$54.87 online or CA$82.29 on paper

Apply to code 7096 for Trois-Rivières or 6552 for Drummondville; applications to both are permitted. Payment is required before an application is assessed. The program pages display admission as closed and do not give an opening date for the next intake, so confirm that the intake has opened before submitting.

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Occupational Therapy (Ergothérapie) Admissions Statistics

Period: Fall 2026 for last-admitted cote R

• Seats / class size: 32 places per campus
• Last admitted cote R, Trois-Rivières: 25.623
• Last admitted cote R, Drummondville: 26.969

These are historical last-admitted figures, not admission minimums.

Eligibility Requirements for Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Occupational Therapy (Ergothérapie)

Degree / credits

A qualifying DEC, or at least 15 completed university credits by the application deadline together with a qualifying college preparation structure or equivalent.

Residency

Places are reserved for Québec residents; applicants must have been born in Québec or attest to Québec residency.

Citizenship

The program is not offered to international applicants.

Language proficiency

UQTR requires sufficient French; admitted students must be able to read English-language reference material or develop that ability during training.

Admission pathways

• College applicant: Qualifying DEC and required courses
• University applicant: At least 15 university credits and the qualifying college preparation structure or equivalent

Other requirements

• Supporting records: Applicants with university studies outside UQTR or studies outside Québec must provide the applicable official transcripts, diplomas and status documents identified by UQTR.

Selection Factors Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Considers

Prerequisites

GPA

How it is calculated

For university applicants, the university portion of the academic record is weighted as completed university credits ÷ 60 × 100; at 60 credits or more, assessment is based entirely on the university record. For college applicants, UQTR considers the cote R.

Admissions tests

• French-language requirement (required for some applicants): Québec DEC applicants must pass the Épreuve uniforme de français; UQTR specifies other French tests or recognized prior results for applicable applicant categories.

Supplementary application

UQTR receives the required French Casper result directly.

How applicants are ranked

College and university applicants are ranked separately. The initial result weights the academic record 40% and Casper 60%; after interview, that initial result counts 70% and the interview 30%. UQTR makes offers in descending order within each category until its allocated places are filled.

Interview Format at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Format: Panel interview

A structured meeting with selection-committee members assesses motivation for the program and profession and attitudes considered essential to training.

Who is invited

Applicants retained after preselection. An applicant who misses the interview without arranging an alternative with the program is refused.

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Curriculum at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Occupational Therapy (Ergothérapie)

Program length

4½ years for the integrated bachelor’s-master’s pathway, including one summer term

Structure

A 90-credit bachelor’s followed by the occupational therapy master’s; the bachelor’s is full-time only.

Campuses

Trois-Rivières, Drummondville

Clinical learning starts in the first term; UQTR describes 1,050 hours of clinical training across the pathway.

Campus and facilities

Applicants select the Trois-Rivières or Drummondville program code; UQTR describes clinical-learning laboratories, an adapted apartment and placements.

Tuition and Funding at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Tuition and associated charges appear on each student’s UQTR account; the program page points to available bursaries.

How to Prepare Your Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Occupational Therapy (Ergothérapie) Application

1. Check Québec residency and your qualifying DEC or university-credit pathway
2. Match every required science course or equivalent objective
3. Choose the correct campus code and prepare your records
4. Book Casper in French for ergothérapie and allow time for result transmission
5. Prepare to discuss your motivation and professional attitudes in a structured interview

Frequently Asked Questions About Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Occupational Therapy (Ergothérapie)

Is Casper required?

Yes. Take Casper in French for ergothérapie; non-completion or a result below the 10th percentile leads to refusal.

Can I apply to both campuses?

Yes. Apply under code 7096 for Trois-Rivières and 6552 for Drummondville.

When is the application deadline?

March 1 for fall admission.

Do I need a previous bachelor’s degree?

No. UQTR lists qualifying DEC pathways and a university pathway requiring at least 15 completed university credits plus qualifying college preparation or equivalent.

Are international applicants eligible?

No; places are reserved for Québec residents.

Is there an interview?

Yes. Shortlisted applicants attend a structured selection interview.

Does the bachelor’s alone complete the professional pathway?

No. UQTR identifies the occupational therapy master’s as the final stage.

Sources

• UQTR bachelor’s program 7096
• UQTR bachelor’s program 6552
• UQTR Department of Occupational Therapy programs
• UQTR admission instructions
• UQTR French-test instructions
• UQTR payment instructions

Last updated: September 26, 2026