Wilfrid Laurier University

Music Therapy (BMT)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty:Faculty of Music - Waterloo
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Music Therapy/Therapist
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $9,645
National: $10,425
International: $36,624

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.



Description:

Laurier’s Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT) is Ontario’s only undergraduate degree of its kind—a program designed to prepare you for certification with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT). Throughout the program, you’ll learn to design and implement music-based interventions that support the emotional, cognitive, physical and social well-being of clients. With hands-on clinical placements and guidance from expert faculty, you’ll experience the true impact of music.

Entry to the program begins with Laurier’s Bachelor of Music. After completing two years of study, eligible students can apply to move into the BMT program for their final two years. If you already have an undergraduate degree, explore our Master of Music Therapy, a two-year graduate option designed for those entering the field of music therapy from a wide range of academic backgrounds.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Academic Requirements

    • Minimum Music GPA of 7.0
    • Minimum overall GPA of 6.0
    • Minimum Psychology GPA of 5.0
    • Successful completion of the following courses:
    • MU158: Introduction to Music Therapy
    • PS101/PS102: Introduction to Psychology
    • PS275: Developmental Psychology – Infancy and Childhood
    • PS276 or PS377: Developmental Psychology – Adolescence or Adulthood
    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Auditions

    Application Materials

    • One- to two-page letter of intent.
    • Current resumé.
    • Individual audition (including performance, self-accompaniment, and improvisation).
    • Interview with the Music Therapy faculty.

    The purpose of the audition and interview is to assess your musical, academic, interpersonal and self-reflective skills and your readiness for the Music Therapy program and clinical work.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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