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Bachelor of Music Therapy

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A clinical music degree preparing board-certified music therapists.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Music Therapy. Apply knowledge involving degree on the clinical. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

School music therapist
Gerontology specialist
Mental health clinician
Medical music therapist

Curriculum

Degree on the clinical
Evidence-based use of music interventions
With a board-certified music therapist supervising clinical training at every session across four years. Students take lessons
Learn piano
Guitar and percussion
Perform in ensembles and run sessions in community settings and the campus clinic.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of upper secondary school with a college-preparatory curriculum
Official transcripts translated into English
Personal essay of at least 250 words
Proof of English proficiency
Academic recommendation optional
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Upper secondary school completion with a college-preparatory curriculum (4 years English, 2 Maths, 2 Foreign language, 2 Social studies, 2 Lab science, 3 Electives, Maths and language deficiencies may be made up in year 1), Official transcripts translated to English, No education gap over 2 years after secondary school. Transfer applicants: college transcripts.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.0
PTE Academic 56
Duolingo 115

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Music Therapy. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$55,760 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Tacoma
Faculty or school	College of Professional Studies
Department	Department of Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Program starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.