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Master of Athletic Therapy
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education in Athletic Therapy is a four-year on-campus degree at Mount Royal University in Calgary focused on injury management and rehabilitation for athletes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Athletic Therapy
- Strengthen skills in health and life sciences
- Evidence-based practice
- Communication and ethical decision-making
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Certified athletic therapist
- Clinic owner or practitioner
- Insurance case manager
- Medical sales specialist
- Ergonomic assessor
- Educator or researcher
- Chiropractor or physiotherapist (with further education)
Curriculum
- Four-year degree accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. Subject areas include injury management
- Human anatomy and exercise rehabilitation
- With about 800 hours of clinical and field placements with varsity
- Community and junior professional teams. Graduates are eligible to write the CATA certification exam.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree (or Canadian equivalent) from an accredited institution with the program-specific average and background (MBA 75% in the last two years)
- Statement of intent
- References and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE 60).
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor's degree (or Canadian equivalent) from an accredited institution; some programmes need a related field, statement of intent, references, GMAT/GRE (MBA)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- A passport
- Prior degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- And a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Athletic Therapy. Prepare prior degree records
- academic transcripts
- identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
- references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $42,293 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Applied Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Athletic Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30,6 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
17 Dec 2026
33 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 17 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $42,293 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, IELTS Academic 6.5.