New Brunswick, Université de Moncton launching first-ever physiotherapist training program

The Université de Moncton campus in Moncton, N.B., is pictured. (CTV Atlantic/Alana Pickrell

The New Brunswick government and the Université de Moncton are launching the province’s first-ever physiotherapist training program.

The government says, based on labour market forecasts, New Brunswick will need more than 200 physiotherapists over the next decade due to increased demand and retirements.

“New Brunswick is in a vulnerable position with respect to several allied health professions, and we’re working diligently to pinpoint solutions to all of them,” said Justice Minister Robert McKee in a news release. “The launch of this program will support our ongoing efforts to fill current and upcoming job vacancies in physiotherapy roles by allowing us to recruit more graduates.”

The four-year program will start accepting students from the 2027-2028 academic year. The government will phase out its funding of nine physiotherapy seats in Quebec and transition them to the Moncton program while creating three more for a total of 12.

“Training these professionals right here in our province marks a major step forward in meeting the health needs of our communities and in supporting the development of our health-care system,” said university president and vice-chancellor Denis Prud’homme. “This program reflects our commitment to creating high-level educational pathways that encourage our graduates to remain in New Brunswick and to actively contribute to the well-being and vitality of our communities.”

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