Massage Therapy (Accelerated) at Fanshawe College
Ontario College Advanced Diploma · School of Health Sciences and Public Safety · London campus
Program code: MSG2
What do you need to get into Fanshawe Massage Therapy (Accelerated)?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum final grade required is 65)
- Grade 11 or 12 Math (C, M or U) (minimum final grade required is 65)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U) (minimum final grade required is 70)
- Recommended
- Students who do not meet the admission requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrolment. Alternatively, applicants may choose to do the one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees preparatory program. Graduates of Pre-Health who meet the minimum averages in courses listed above will meet the admission requirements for this program.
How much does Fanshawe Massage Therapy (Accelerated) cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $3,400 first year, $8,400 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 first year, $3,300 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,300 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $14,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in London, $823 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college diploma graduates in health professions and related programs earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
What careers does Fanshawe Massage Therapy (Accelerated) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ParamedicTwo years of college, then the front line of emergency medicine.$79kTypical pay2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Pharmacy TechnicianFill and check prescriptions under a pharmacist. One to two years of college, a national exam, and a job in every town.$52kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AcupunctureLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,536 |
| Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety (Optional Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $2,777 |
| Assistance dentaireBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Assistant de l'ergothérapeute et Assistant du physiothérapeuteBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,758 |
| Athletic Therapy, Honours Bachelor of Applied Health SciencesSheridan, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $9,865 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,747 |
| Biomedical Engineering TechnologyDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,776 |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Centennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: fanshawec.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: fanshawec.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: fanshawec.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Fanshawe College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.