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Bachelor of Mental Health Studies

University of Toronto

  • Scarborough, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A one-year MSc for mental health practitioners to develop practice, Assessment and research skills.

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

  • Learners studying Mental Health Studies can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
  • Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
  • Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Mental health practitioners advancing professional practice
  • Career development in health and social care services

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. Modules: mental health awareness from prevention to recovery
  • Planning and delivering care in practice
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Physical assessment skills for mental health professionals
  • Risk assessment and safety planning
  • Social inclusion and recovery
  • And a 60-credit developing research capability project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior (Grade 12) secondary diploma or equivalent (for example IB Diploma
  • A Levels
  • US diploma
  • French Baccalaureate) with senior English and the program's prerequisite subjects. Admission is competitive and no minimum average is published. English tests accepted: IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale)
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Duolingo 120
  • Cambridge 180.

Accepted academic background

Senior/Grade 12 or equivalent secondary diploma (British IGCSE/A Level, IB Diploma, US diploma, French Baccalaureate, CAPE, Other curricula by country) including senior English and program prerequisites (e.g. Calculus)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
  • PTE Academic Speaking 4.0
  • Duolingo for tests before 2026-01-21: 89 with 22 in Speaking and Writing)
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no part below 60)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • Program-specific supplementary application if required

How to apply

  1. Check the program's requirements and the 2027 deadline (15 January 2027 for most programs) on future.utoronto.ca. Apply through the OUAC application or the U of T International Application (196 CAD). Enable your JOINid. Send transcripts and English test results and any supplemental application. Accept your offer by the stated date and pay the admission deposit if the offer letter asks. Apply for a study permit (a Provincial Attestation Letter may be needed). Apply for residence by 31 March if wanted.

Other costs

Tuition per year$49,680 - $77,605 CAD
Application fee$196 CAD
Deposit$5,000 CAD

Program details

CampusScarborough
Faculty or schoolUniversity of Toronto Scarborough
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value20
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteUniversity of Toronto automatically considers eligible international undergraduate applicants for many entrance awards. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship requires school nomination and a separate application and is limited to eligible first-entry undergraduate applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    63 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.