Athletic Therapy Post Bachelor's Certificate at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Two-year post-bachelor's certificate for graduates of kinesiology, physical education, sports medicine, exercise science or related degrees. Students do field work from the start and complete a clinical practicum at a Calgary rehabilitation facility. The program is accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA), and graduates are eligible to write the CATA certification examinations.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Community and Education | Department: Health and Physical Education | Duration: 2 academic years | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Fundamental knowledge and technical skills in assessment, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation techniques, and clinical management and administration.

Career pathways

Athletic therapists work in clinics, high schools, universities and colleges, with professional sports teams or in industry; some graduates start their own businesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree in a related field such as kinesiology, physical education, sports medicine or exercise science.

International applicants: CAD 21,852 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. L Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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