Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Focused on injury prevention and recovery, Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal University prepares you to work directly with athletes and active individuals to support their performance and overall health. The program prepares you to prevent, assess, treat, manage and rehabilitate injuries ranging from non-urgent to life-threatening conditions for all ages and levels of activity. Through a science-based curriculum and approximately 800 hours of practicum placements, you’ll gain hands-on experience in both clinical and field-based athletic settings.

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

What you will study

Build a solid foundation in injury management, human anatomy and exercise rehabilitation.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Athletic Therapy program help support injury recovery and contribute to improved performance in athletic, clinical and workplace settings. Roles include Certified athletic therapist, Clinic owner or practitioner, Insurance case manager, Medical sales specialist, Non-physician expert, Ergonomic assessor, Educator/lecturer/instructor/ or researcher, Chiropractor or physiotherapist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2; Biology 30

International applicants: CAD 24,277 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. 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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