Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT) at Canadian Mennonite University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Music Therapy is accredited by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists and combines music, psychology and clinical training, including three practicum placements and a 1,000-hour internship, preparing graduates for board certification as Music Therapist Accredited (MTA).

What you will study

Students study human development, mental health, neuroscience and counselling, and build practical skills in voice, guitar, piano, percussion, improvisation and songwriting.

Career pathways

Music therapists work in hospitals, schools, care homes and community settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students first audition into a music major for two years of study, then apply after 60 credit hours: completion of MUSC-2010, MUSC-2120 and MUSC-2121 (minimum B), PSYC-1010 and PSYC-1020 (minimum C+), MUSC-2800 (minimum B+), a minimum 2.50 AGPA, competencies in keyboard, guitar, percussion and voice, and a music therapy audition/interview.

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.

Entry terms are fall and winter (winter 2027 and fall 2027 open for domestic applicants; fall 2027 for international applicants).

Applications for winter 2027 and fall 2027 are open for domestic students; the non-refundable application fee is $90. Applications for fall 2027 are open for international students; the non-refundable application fee is $150. Applications are made through the online application form on the CMU website.

Scholarship application deadline is February 28. Bursary application deadline is May 31 for international students and June 20 for domestic students. Tuition deposit is $200 (BA, BBA, BMus, BMT, BSc, BSW) or $500 (BEd); deposit and reply to offer are due May 15 if scholarships were offered. Final official transcripts due June 15 (BEd), August 15 (BSW), August 31 (BA, BBA, BMus, BMT, BSc).

Apply through the official page: https://www.cmu.ca/admissions/apply

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