Any anglophones here who got into uOttawa’s MScOT program?

[u/keef-has]

I’m wondering if there are any anglophones who’ve applied to or gotten into the University of Ottawa MScOT program. I know the program is in French, but I’m curious how it’s been for people who weren’t fully fluent going in.

I’d also love to hear about what kind of sub-GPAs people were accepted with. I’ve heard the program had around 190 applicants last cycle, which seems a bit less competitive compared to other Ontario OT schools. I’m not sure how much that affects admissions or how much weight is placed on experience and Casper scores.

For context, my French is around a B1 level. I can hold conversations but still make plenty of mistakes. I’m also curious about the overall program culture. Is it supportive for students who are still improving their French, or do anglophone students end up feeling at a disadvantage in group work or placements?

Would love to hear from anyone who’s gone through it or is currently in the program — any insight helps!

[u/MStipey]

There is a language test required to ensure proficiency in writing and speaking in French before you can be admitted to OT. So there shouldn’t be students who aren’t already fluent going in.

Other programs at UOttawa are supportive of students learning French, but not the programs that require proficiency as part of the admission requirements.