Laurier’s Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT) is Ontario’s only undergraduate degree of its kind—a program designed to prepare you for certification with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT). Throughout the program, you’ll learn to design and implement music-based interventions that support the emotional, cognitive, physical and social well-being of clients. With hands-on clinical placements and guidance from expert faculty, you’ll experience the true impact of music.

Entry to the program begins with Laurier’s Bachelor of Music. After completing two years of study, eligible students can apply to move into the BMT program for their final two years. If you already have an undergraduate degree, explore our Master of Music Therapy, a two-year graduate option designed for those entering the field of music therapy from a wide range of academic backgrounds.

Academic Requirements

• Minimum Music GPA of 7.0
• Minimum overall GPA of 6.0
• Minimum Psychology GPA of 5.0
• Successful completion of the following courses:
• MU158: Introduction to Music Therapy
• PS101/PS102: Introduction to Psychology
• PS275: Developmental Psychology – Infancy and Childhood
• PS276 or PS377: Developmental Psychology – Adolescence or Adulthood

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Auditions

Application Materials

• One- to two-page letter of intent.
• Current resumé.
• Individual audition (including performance, self-accompaniment, and improvisation).
• Interview with the Music Therapy faculty.

The purpose of the audition and interview is to assess your musical, academic, interpersonal and self-reflective skills and your readiness for the Music Therapy program and clinical work.