Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant at George Brown Polytechnic
Ontario College Diploma · Health Sciences / Allied Health · Waterfront campus
Program code: S126
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What do you need to get into George Brown Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant?
The school says
Meet the course requirements
Length
2 years
Field placement
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) (Note: Kinesiology will be accepted in lieu of biology) International StudentsVisit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements. How to ApplyDomestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca International StudentsVisit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply. International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System. Contact UsFor more information, contact the School of Allied Health at 416-415-5000, ext. 2367, or email AlliedHealth@georgebrown.ca.International StudentsContact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page Program Description Program Description Leadership ClaimsBe immersed in a unique interprofessional education experience that includes developing your skills in our accredited Simulation Centre as you learn to become a vital member of an allied health care team.Program OverviewBecome a dual-trained Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA and PTA)
How much does George Brown Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
Tuition and fees, first year
$6,062
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$6,100
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies, residence
Whole program, all in
$24,400
2 years, rent after first year
- Tuition and fees
- $6,100 first year, $12,100 in allThe college prints them as one figure
- Rent after first year
- $12,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college diploma graduates in health professions and related programs earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
Two years after graduating
$56,100
Five years after graduating
$58,600
What careers does George Brown Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ParamedicTwo years of college, then the front line of emergency medicine.$79kTypical pay2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Pharmacy TechnicianFill and check prescriptions under a pharmacist. One to two years of college, a national exam, and a job in every town.$52kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AcupunctureHumber, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $7,984 |
| AcupunctureLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,536 |
| Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety (Optional Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $2,777 |
| Assistance dentaireBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Assistance en optométrieLa Cité, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Assistant de l'ergothérapeute et Assistant du physiothérapeuteBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,758 |
| Athletic Therapy, Honours Bachelor of Applied Health SciencesSheridan, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $9,865 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,747 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: georgebrown.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with George Brown Polytechnic. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.