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Bachelor of Athletic Therapy
- Winnipeg, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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: yes
- 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
- Secondary-school completion meeting the requirement for your country or curriculum
- Plus programme-specific prerequisite subjects and averages
- Advanced entry with 24+ post-secondary credit hours. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each module)
- TOEFL iBT 86
- PTE Academic 58 or Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion meeting the country or curriculum requirement (IB, GCE or by country) plus programme prerequisites, Advanced entry with 24+ credit hours of post-secondary study
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each module)
- TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section
- PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each
- Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58
- Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and deadline. Deadlines vary by programme. Apply online and pay the 130 CAD international application fee. Upload unofficial transcripts and English proficiency proof. Official transcripts are requested from every post-secondary institution attended. Accept the offer in the portal by the stated deadline. If a Provincial Attestation Letter is needed
- pay the non-refundable 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within 10 business days. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds on the university website. Attend UM orientation and register for classes.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,577 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Winnipeg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management |
| Department | Athletic Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate entrance scholarships are available for eligible direct-entry high-school graduates. Awards depend on admission results and eligibility and are not automatic. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $24,577 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each module), TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section, PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each, Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21), Duolingo PTE Academic 58, Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180.