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Diploma of Massage Therapy
- Calgary, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma in Massage Therapy is an on-campus two-year, 2, 200-hour massage therapy diploma at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
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
- Practise applied skills in Massage Therapy
- Using health and life sciences
- Evidence-based practice
- Communication and ethical decision-making
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Multidisciplinary clinics
- Rehabilitation centres
- Health and fitness clubs
- Health spas
- Nursing homes
- Hospitals and hospices
- Community health clinics
- Home-based practice
- Mobile clinics
Curriculum
- Two-year
- 2
- 200-hour diploma covering anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Orthopedic assessment and the clinical
- Theoretical and ethical foundations of massage therapy. Students complete 330 hours of supervised treatments in a student-run clinic and community outreach. The full course list is linked
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Entry requirements
Academic
- High school or equivalent with programme-required Grade 12 subjects (diploma pages list English Language Arts 30-1 and other subjects by programme)
- Post-secondary or mature applicants follow MRU admission categories. English Language Proficiency applies if English is not the first language.. Entry grade detail: Programme-specific competitive average and required Grade 12 subjects (Admission Requirements chart)
- Post-secondary applicants normally minimum 2.0 GPA.
Accepted academic background
High school or equivalent with programme-required Grade 12 subjects, Post-secondary or mature applicants as per MRU admission categories.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadline: Fall 2027 international deadline 1 May. Early admission 1 Oct to 1 Feb. Apply through the Apply Alberta international application and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Have every school attended send official transcripts directly to MRU (final transcripts due 15 May from outside Canada) and submit English proficiency proof. Receive a conditional or final offer. Accept and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit to receive the letter of acceptance. MRU then requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply to IRCC for a study permit. Optionally apply for residence and scholarships.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,144, $29,145 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Calgary main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health, Community and Education |
| Department | Massage Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,144, $29,145 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 120.