Entrance Prerequisites | Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy

Program Prerequisites

Grade 12 Graduation or equivalent ( or successful completion of ABE)

English Requirement may be satisfied by;

English 12 with grade of 70% or higher
ABE English with grade of 70% or higher
Accuplacer Next Generation reading score-260 writing score-250 and write placer score 5 (Accuplacer exams are conducted in person at our main campus)
Successful completion of a college or university level English course at a recognized institution, or successful completion of 2 years of full-time studies at an English speaking college or university
IELTS 6.5, CAEL 60, or TOEFL 85

Prerequisites also include

Successful completion of an Introduction to Massage Workshop for Registered Massage Therapy diploma programs or equivalent.
Successful applicant interview

*Due to the academic rigor of the program, students should have a background in Biology 12, post secondary sciences, or demonstrated ability at a post secondary level. Students without this background may apply, and complete the Human Science College Preparation course with a passing grade prior to participating in the program.

**OV’s RMT program is competitive entry. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee entry.

Click here to see application process.

Check out our Massage Workshops

This 2 day Introduction to Massage Workshop is designed for applicants, and prospective applicants to OV's registered massage therapy program and introduces participants to the practical and professional aspects of massage, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience, as they explore this exciting career.

Completion of this course is a prerequisite for entry into the RMT program.

CLICK here for the Registration Form: : Massage Workshop Registration Form

* This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, skills and Training. As such PTIB did not review this program

Introduction to Massage Workshops

Upcoming Workshop Dates:

January 4-5, April 12-13, June 21-22, August 16-17, October 18-19, 2025

The workshop is 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $342.00 (including tax) which includes 1 set of sheets that are required for the workshop, and will be used throughout your education at OVCMT.

Click here for the registration form: Introduction to Massage Workshop Registration Form

*Save this fillable registration form to your device before completing, save and send to info@ovcmt.com

Payment is due at time of registration and may be made by calling OVCMT at 1-800-701-8863. We accept Visa, Mastercard or e-transfer to payments@ovcmt.com (along with your name and what the payment is for). Registration may also be made in person at the college, during regular business hours.

This course must be completed, at a regulated college, prior to starting any RMT program in British Columbia.

Human Science and College Preparation Course

Thinking of pursuing an education in Registered Massage Therapy? Lacking basic biology, or it's been a few years?

Our Human Science College Preparation Course will help you to upgrade your science knowledge in preparation for the first year of the Registered Massage Therapy Program, including time management and study skills. This human biology review prepares students for the significant anatomy and physiology components of the program

Please contact admissions for dates and registration. info@ovcmt.com

Course Dates: Continuous entry and self-paced! Get started now!

January - April
April - July
September - December

*you can register and complete the course anytime within the following dates:

(This will roughly take 4-8 weeks to complete, each session is open approximately 14 weeks

Final Exam: Online

Hours: Self-paced, online, approx. 50 to 150 hours (4-8 weeks), open/accessible for approx. 14 weeks.

Course Cost: $200.00 (online)

Textbook: Anatomy & Physiology for the Manual Therapies (approximately $180.00, available through our online bookstore)

3 ways to register:

Registration Form: Human Science and College Preparation Course - 2025

*OVCMT Application form and fee ($150.00) must be received before access to the online prep course will be granted. Our Human Science & College Preparation course is for sole use of OVCMT applicants.

Application Form: OVCMT Application form

* This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education,Skills and Training. As such PTIB did not review this program

Language Proficiency Policy

Instruction is conducted in English. Students whose first language is not English must satisfy one of the admission requirements below. Students must also demonstrate, through the interview process, the language ability to successfully complete the program.

language requirements:

Accuplacer Next Generation reading score-260 writing score-250 and write placer score 5 (Accuplacer exams are conducted in person at our main campus)
(TOEFL IBT) with a minimum score of 86 or better with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (listening, speaking, writing, reading)
International English Language Testing (IELTS academic) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no other component score less than 6.0
Achieving a passing grade in English at a recognized college or university

OVCMT Graduation Requirements

Registered Massage Therapy diplomas are awarded at a formal graduation ceremony, upon completion of the following:

Successful completion of all terms, courses and components of the Registered Massage Therapy Program, including all required clinical practicum hours.
Compliance with all rules and regulations of the college, including the maintenance of professional standards of conduct.
Payment-in-full of all tuition and fees in accordance with the payment schedule.