- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 51.3501
- Duration
- 2 year occupational diploma including a practicum
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A two year occupational diploma in massage therapy with a practicum, covering anatomy and physiology, assessment technique, clinical massage practice, pathology and supervised patient care.
Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy is recorded at CAD 33,480, the highest tuition of any programme at Mount Royal, which is striking for a two year non degree credential.
Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy is taught at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. Mount Royal is a public university, which matters here: at a PUBLIC institution the Canadian field of study requirement applies only to non degree credentials, and Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy is a two year occupational diploma rather than a degree. Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy therefore depends on the programme sitting in an eligible field when you apply, and that list is revised. Confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit. The study permit application for Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy also requires an Alberta attestation letter.
Entry to Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy is Grade 12 or Class 12 at 60 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy is recorded at CAD 33,480 a year with a CAD 100 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy. Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy lists five entry windows, alternating September and January to 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 86 with at least 20 in every section; PTE Academic 58 with 55 in every component; or the Duolingo English Test at 120.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 100 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Additional requirement: This is a credit free occupational programme. Confirm whether the credential is recognised by the Alberta massage therapy associations and whether it is currently in an eligible field of study for work permit purposes.
- Work permit: Occupational Diploma - Massage Therapy is a two year occupational diploma rather than a degree, so the Canadian field of study test applies and Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility must be confirmed in writing for your intake before you commit. No spousal open work permit arises. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Alberta attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Registered Massage Therapist: subject to Alberta association requirements
- Clinic Therapist: private and multidisciplinary clinics
- Sports Massage Therapist: athletic and rehabilitation settings
- Spa Therapist: wellness and hospitality
- Self Employed Practitioner: building a private practice
- Further Study: health and rehabilitation programmes
Reality check: this costs more than any degree here yet carries the work permit field of study risk that degrees avoid, so weigh it carefully against a four year route.
About Mount Royal University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #2005
- Established
- 1910
- Reference No.
- O18761482032
