Mohawk College

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Massage Therapy

Mohawk College

Faculty:School of Skilled Trades
Degree:Diploma; Advanced
Field of Study:Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,854
International: $18,473

This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program. Compulsory ancillary fees are included.

Careers:Massage Therapists

Description:

Become a Registered Massage Therapist by learning and practicing the various theories and techniques of relaxation or rehabilitation. Learn and practice the theory and techniques behind the assessment and manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, for the purpose of relaxation or rehabilitation, as you prepare to become a Registered Massage Therapist. The Massage Therapy Program Diploma is completed in 24 months, including the required clinical hours, in this regulated community college offering. This program is only available for Fast Track option.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Mathematics 
  •   Chemistry  or   Biology  or   Physics 
Applicants are required to have an OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including Grade 12 English, C or U, Grade 11 Mathematics, minimum C level (M or U level recommended), and Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, Biology OR Physics. Language fluency requirements must be met for applicants.
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 88] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 560]
Application Notes : international applicants must have the following accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English: Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8 with 90%, TOEFL minimum score of 560 (88 Internet based) or IELTS Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.5, Listening 7.5 and Reading 6.5 in IELTS General Training or Academic
Additional Admission Requirements:
    A candidate may meet the language fluency requirement by providing proof, acceptable to the College of one of the following: a candidate’s first language is English or French; a candidate has completed his/her secondary school education in English or French; a candidate has completed a standardized English or French language test approved by the College within the past two years and achieved the required scores set by the College; or the candidate has successfully completed an approved Massage Therapy program that had a minimum language fluency requirement for admission AND the program's curriculum included at least two full (e.g. 3-credit or 30-hour) mandatory courses in English, French or health-related communications that were successfully completed by the candidate.

    * 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.

    Modified on March 09, 2023