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Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (BTR) at Brock University

Brock University, Canada

Programme overview

The BTR prepares students to advocate for people of all abilities, with courses in assessment, program design and inclusive practices and a capstone 560-hour internship. Graduates may apply for certification with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Health Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time; Brock-college option  |  Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Experiential learning in community and health-care settings serving children and youth, people with mental health challenges, individuals with developmental disabilities and older adults.

Career pathways

Therapeutic recreation practice (NCTRC certification eligible).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Brock admission criteria (2027 entry, OUAC BTR): required Grade 12 university-preparatory subjects: Senior English. Secondary school average B-; expected cut-off mid 70s. Applicants from outside Ontario must meet prerequisites at the highest Grade 12 university-preparatory level available.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer entry. Fall is the main intake; Winter and Spring/Summer entry are accepted pending programme availability.

Fall entry: the deadline to submit an OUAC application for all Brock undergraduate programmes (current Ontario secondary school applicants) is 15 January 2027, and offers must be accepted by 1 June 2027. Canadian residents or international applicants not currently attending an Ontario high school also apply by 15 January 2027.

Brock Application for international students applying only to Brock: 15 January (Fall entry), 1 December (Winter entry), 1 April (Spring entry); the application fee is $130. Interest, Letter of Permission, part-time/mature, upgrading, open studies and certificate applicants: 1 August (Fall), 1 December (Winter), 1 April (Spring).

Supplementary deadlines: portfolio for Visual Arts and statement of interest for Game Design and Game Programming are due 1 February 2027; Bachelor of Music Honours auditions take place February to May.

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