Healthcare is a calling. Health care workers have a profound and direct impact on many people, with rewards that can’t be quantified.

Why study healthcare at CapU?

The healthcare job market is seeing rapid growth due to an aging population, improved diagnostics and a growing public interest in personal health.

At Capilano University, we offer one of the most innovative and progressive healthcare curriculums in Canada.

Through degree, diploma and certificate programs you can study rehabilitation, music therapy or personal health care assistance.

Our programs go beyond theory and focus on hands-on learning, from work practicums to supervised clinical placements in various health care settings. 

This mix of theory and practical experience gives you the job-ready skills you’ll need when you graduate.

Featured programs

CapU Music Therapy grad Susan Summers with a guitar.

Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree

Learn from some of Canada's top educators, gaining the knowledge and skills to begin your own music therapy practice.

Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree
Students doing a patient-HCA roleplay with medication.

Health Care Assistant Certificate

The HCA program at CapU combines theory courses, lab skills and clinical practicums in real-world healthcare settings.

Health Care Assistant Certificate
CapU Rehab Assistant student helps a client with her art project.

Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma

The triple training provided in this unique program means you could provide physical, cognitive, communication or psychosocial support.

Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma

Career paths

  • Audiology
  • Educator
  • Health care assistant
  • Language therapist
  • Music therapist
  • Occupational therapy assistant
  • Rehabilitation assistant

Gain experience before graduation

Each program in the School of Allied Health offers supervised work practicum placements, so you’ll get the opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, ensuring you’ll be job-ready when you complete your credential.

Your career in caring

As a music therapist, health care assistant or rehabilitation assistant, you’ll work closely with everyone from children to the elderly, helping them conquer daily challenges.

At CapU, you’ll participate in focused classes with engaged instructors and master the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to succeed.