HD in Massage Therapy

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Massage Therapy is a higher diploma in Health Sciences programme taught at Fleming College in Peterborough, Canada. The programme runs for 5 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,201 per year (CAD 6,404 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Health Sciences

Duration: 5 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 6,404 / year

International tuition: CAD 20,201 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: flemingcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This program gives students a strong academic foundation along with practical applied skills. Students develop the knowledge and ability to safely deliver effective massage therapy treatments, build ethical treatment plans, carry out client assessments, and judge the results of those treatments. Hydraulic massage therapy tables, dedicated laundry facilities, and a Clinic Preparation course support hands-on learning, and students put their skills into practice each week at the college's on-site SPA and Clinic, supervised by a Registered Massage Therapist.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including Grade 12 College (C) English and any two Grade 11 or 12 College (C) sciences (Grade 11/12 Biology and/or Chemistry recommended, along with Kinesiology or Health Science courses). Applicants aged 19+ without an OSSD may write the Skillsmarker assessment; academic upgrading may be required for specific prerequisites. Applicants missing requirements can use the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees, successful graduates of which may qualify for reserved spaces in this program.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for full-time programmes starting in the 2027 fall intake the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and Fleming also runs a January start; applications received after 1 February are processed first-come, first-served until programmes are full. International applicants apply via the OCAS International Application Service to the September, January or May intake and face no fixed deadline; Fleming instead recommends applying between six weeks and five months before the intended start depending on home country, and processes files on a rolling basis with offers typically issued within 5-10 business days. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Fleming College

Type: College

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1967

Students: 4,208

Programs: 77

Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Massage Therapy award?

Fleming College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Massage Therapy take?

The programme runs for 5 semesters.

How much does HD in Massage Therapy cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 20,201 per year (CAD 6,404 per year for local students).

Can HD in Massage Therapy be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Fleming College.

What language is HD in Massage Therapy taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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