Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Explore the world of sustainable tourism, cultural heritage and outdoor adventure programming at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Our Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership helps you build foundational skills in backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, wilderness survival and rock climbing. You’ll gain knowledge in program planning, risk management, leadership, environmental stewardship and tourism planning.

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

What you will study

Blend environmental knowledge with leadership, risk management and outdoor skills.

Career pathways

Graduates often pursue fulfilling careers in outdoor education, ecotourism, guiding, conservation and park management. Roles include Ecotourism planner/programmer, Outdoor sector guide, Parks interpreter, Adapted outdoor facilitator, Environmental educator, Public safety, Outdoor skills instructor, Wilderness-based youth worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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

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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