Physiotherapy in Canada Vs the U.K.

fuchia

As part of my Physiotherapy undergraduate research proposal, I am attempting to compare Canada and the U.K. in terms of health systems, country context and education. Can anyone confirm that physiotherapy programs in Canadian universities are at a Master's level only, meaning applicants must have already completed an undergraduate degree prior to applying?. Also, Canada's Medicare system appears similar to the NHS, both currently experiencing major cutbacks in expenditure, including physiotherapy posts. Any other comparisons would be appreciated.

N8

haven't got a succinct answer for you sorry but you will find this book interesting in regard to the canadian system

http://www.amazon.com/Squandering-Billions-Health-Care-Canada/dp/0888396023

GradMed

From the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Prior to entering practice, physiotherapists must graduate with an entry-level Master’s degree from a physical therapy education program at one of 14 accredited universities in Canada.

http://thesehands.ca/index.php/site/University_education_and_registration/

Best of luck with the research.