Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development
School of Allied Health
Credential
Bachelor
Program Highlights
Music Therapy combines strong musicianship and people skills through a variety of techniques and skills.
In CapU's Bachelor of Music Therapy program you'll gain knowledge and skills in music therapy and practice; clinical disorders; assessment, planning, intervention and documentation; improvisation; cultural awareness; counselling skills and group dynamics; and basic research.
You'll have a practicum placement each semester, where you'll apply classroom learning in a clinical setting.
Learn to design, implement and evaluate your own treatment programs and deepen your experience of music, creative expression and the role of the arts in therapy.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Full-Time |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total | ||
| Year 1 | $2,605 | $1,125 | $3,730 | ||
| Year 2 | $3,257 | $1,129 | $4,386 | ||
| Year 3 | $7,124 | $1,134 | $8,258 | ||
| Year 4 | $6,733 | $1,134 | $7,867 | ||
| Year 5 | $1,954 | $687 | $2,640 | ||
| Total | $21,673 | $5,209 | $26,881 | ||
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 124.00
Program Notes
Students starting in their baccalaureate degree on or after Fall 2018 and graduating on or after June 2022 must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements.
Important Dates
Application Dates
May 2, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 9, 2018
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 27, 2018 4:00 PM
Application Dates
May 1, 2018 - May 7, 2019
Note: Dates are subject to change.
Admission Requirements
45 specific university transfer course credits as listed in the Basis of Admission section of the program requirements.
Capilano English Language Requirement for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University EAP 100 and 101 with a minimum B+ grade in each course.
Audition and portfolio
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University 2018-2019 Calendar (pdf).
Instructors
Contact
Have questions about this program?
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 CapUinfo@capilanou.ca
School of Allied Health
604 986 1911 , ext. 2307 mtherapy@capilanou.ca