Prerequisites
Original, official transcript demonstrating minimum high school graduation or equivalent or transcript of proof of completion of the equivalency of one-year full-time Canadian post-secondary studies. A Credential Evaluation Report is required for credentials obtained outside of Canada. Transcripts must be sent directly to WCCMT from your institution. We do not accept transcripts submitted by applicants
New Westminster Campus: [email protected] or by postal-mail to 613 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 1A7.Â
Successful Completion of Introduction to Massage Therapy course. The schedule of weekend courses available at WCCMT and registration information can be found here.
This form allows prospective students the opportunity to plan and budget for their education and living expenses during the 20 month program. A Letter of Support is also available if the prospective student has independent funding from an outside source – ie., family, friends, etc.
Download the Student Budget Worksheet for New Westminster Campus here, and for Victoria Campus here.Â
Please provide a current resume which can be emailed directly to Admissions in either Word or PDF format.
New Westminster Campus: [email protected].
Victoria Campus:Â [email protected].
A criminal record check must be completed through the Ministry of Justice in Victoria. We do not accept criminal record reviews through any local RCMP offices.
Select: Schedule B / working with children and vulnerable adults
Complete your criminal record check here: https://iustice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck.Â
New Westminster Campus Access code is: 9YTXES5AVK
Victoria Campus Access code is: BN677TEUVD
During your application process you will be invited to attend an educational interview, which is similar to a job interview. You will be sent a copy of our Student Policy Manual and expected to review policies and protocols during the meeting.
Students whose first language is not English can demonstrate that they meet language competency requirements by fulfilling any one of the following:
- Successful completion of at least one year full-time Canadian post-secondary studies at a public institution or accredited private institution
OR - Achieve one of the following English Proficiency exam minimums:
 IELTS-academic (6), CAEL (60), TOEFL iBT (83), CELPIP (7), or PTE (60)
OR - Graduation from an English Language program with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry to a diploma/degree program at a public institution in Canada
For administrative purposes, we will require copies of 2 pieces of government-issued ID.
International students
International students wishing to apply to study at WCCMT must apply for a student visa from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The Massage Therapy program at WCCMT qualifies for foreign student authorization as an accredited institution under the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Please note that international students graduating from WCCMT are NOT eligible to receive a Post Graduation Work Permit.
Transfer CreditsÂ
If you have completed post-secondary studies in a related field, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit for select courses.
All transfer credit requests are assessed through a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), which evaluates your previous education to determine whether it meets the learning outcomes of our program.
Please contact admissions for futher information.