Health sciences and kinesiology: every university, ranked
Therapeutic Recreation at Concordia University
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts and Science · Montreal (Loyola campus, west end) campus
What average do you need for Concordia Therapeutic Recreation?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Concordia works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Specialization.
What courses do you need?
Concordia's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- One of
- ENG4U English or FRA4U Francais (if attending a French secondary school)
How much does Concordia Therapeutic Recreation cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $13,000 first year, $51,900 in all
- Student fees
- $2,000 to $2,200 first year, $8,000 to $8,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $13,800 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $24,200 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Montréal, $673 a month
What do health sciences and kinesiology graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Quebec bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Concordia Therapeutic Recreation lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PhysiotherapistGet people moving again after injury, surgery and illness. A tough master's to get into, then steady work everywhere.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- KinesiologistMovement, exercise and rehab science. A popular 4-year degree that opens doors, often to more school.$67kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Occupational TherapistHelp people do the everyday things illness or injury took away: dressing, driving, working, living at home.$96kTypical pay6 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 sciences and kinesiology?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| KinesiologyMcGill, Quebec | Mid 80s to mid 90s (top 6); mid 80s to low 90s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
| Nutrition (Human Nutrition)McGill, Quebec | High 70s to low 80s (top 6); high 70s to low 80s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
| Sports StudiesBishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Addictions CounsellingULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Applied Health SciencesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Applied Human NutritionGuelph, Ontario | 75-80% | $6,213 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé en nutrition et diététiqueOttawa, Ontario | 73% minimum | $6,210 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé sciences de l'activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé ErgothérapieOttawa, Ontario | 85% minimum | $6,210 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) (concordia.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) (concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) ; concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) ; concordia.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.
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