Celebrating 20 Years

Vancouver's #1 Massage Therapy College: Surrey Campus Opening January 2026

5 minute walk from the King George skytrain. Apply today!

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    Surrey Campus

    Vancouver’s #1 massage therapy school opens its doors in Surrey!

    Celebrating 20 years of making a difference in massage therapy education, VCMT is now expanding to Surrey, only a 5 minute walk from the King George Skytrain! Courses begin early 2026, apply today.

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      VCMT Surrey

      Learn. Heal. Excel.

      At VCMT Surrey, students can choose between full-time or part-time programs ranging from 20 to 32 months. Each curriculum combines hands-on technique with advanced anatomy, physiology, and clinical practice to help you confidently pass the provincial board examinations set by the College of Complimentary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC). Graduates are also well-prepared for the Inter-jurisdictional Competency Examination and other national massage therapy credentials across Canada.

      The VCMT Difference

      Why Choose VCMT

      For nearly 20 years, the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) has been the leader in massage therapy education across British Columbia, known for its high academic standards, recognition across Canada, and exceptional graduate success rates.

      The new VCMT Surrey campus continues this tradition of excellence, offering students a hands-on learning environment designed to equip students for lasting success in their RMT careers.

      VCMT 86%
      WCCMT New Westminister 77%
      VaCC Burnaby 65%
      Langara 82%
      CDI South Surrey 69%

      Past 10 Years – Exam Pass Rates

      Full-time and part-time program options
      Expert instructors with real-world clinical experience
      We guide you from enrolment to employment
      Weekday or Weekend programs
      20 Years of Excellence
      100% Graduate Employment Rate
      Career Opportunities

      Launch Your Journey in Massage Therapy

      $90-95/hr

      RMT Hourly Rate in Metro Vancouver*

      Upon successful completion of the VCMT Massage Therapy Diploma Program, graduates are eligible to write the provincial board examinations set by apply to the College of Complimentary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC); upon passing, candidates are awarded their license to practice as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in British Columbia.

      *Based on Indeed & Canada Job Bank

      Graduates of VCMT are equipped to work in a wide range of healthcare and wellness environments, including:

      • Multidisciplinary clinics alongside chiropractors, physiotherapists, and naturopathic doctors
      • Private practice or spa settings
      • Sports teams, rehabilitation, and fitness organizations
      • Long-term care facilities and mobile treatment services
      • Teaching and mentorship opportunities within massage therapy education

      Admissions

      Tuition

      Full-Time Program

      $35,000*

      Part-Time Program

      $38,000*

      International Fees

      $8,000

      Full Time

      Registration Fee: $150
      Year One Tuition: $21,000
      Year Two Tuition: $14,000

      Total Program Tuition: $35,000
      International Students: $43,000

      Part Time

      Registration Fee: $150
      Year One Tuition: $21,000
      Year Two Tuition: $14,000
      Year Three Tuition: $3,000

      Total Program Tuition: $38,000
      International Students: $46,000

      Payment plans are available to split the tuition into instalments. Tuition and fees are subject to change at VCMT’s discretion. For a detailed breakdown of expected costs, please contact us.

      Email Admissions

      *Tuition does not include related student fees, which are an additional $1,480.

      Program

      The VCMT Curriculum

      Full-Time

      Our full-time program is 20 months long, comprised of five semesters with two-week breaks in between. Students attend school five days per week, from 8:30am-4:30pm, with occasional evenings and weekends for clinical placement shifts.

      Level 100 prepares learners for successful completion of the program and provides the foundation for the massage therapy profession. A significant portion of the instruction in this level is devoted to the development of practical or ‘hands on’ skills through the practice of anatomical palpation and anatomical locations. Learners develop basic palpation skills and how to competently perform Swedish massage techniques. Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology courses introduce the systems of the body with general pathology, which is the foundation for future levels. Hydrotherapy & Homecare provides the basic concepts of rehabilitation while courses such as Professional Development and Clinical Assessment begin to develop communication and assessment skills.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 1
      • Professional Development 1
      • Clinical Assessment
      • Manual Skills
      • Hydrotherapy & Homecare
      • Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology 1

      Level 200 marks the commencement of students’ clinical placement. Working under instructor supervision at the school’s public clinic, The Mend, and at outreach placements, students consolidate classroom knowledge and theory through practical application in clinic internship. In addition, outreach placements provide learners the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally by reflecting on the concept of “unconditional positive regard” while giving back to the community. Students continue their growth in Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology, learning to palpate the deeper muscles of the body. Students are introduced to several new subjects such as Joint Mobilizations and Advanced Manual Skills where they continue to grow their hands on skills and begin to apply them to basic pathologies and enhance their treatment capabilities. Muscle Assessment will further students knowledge in length and strength of individual muscles. Level 200 courses teach concepts such as case management, clinical reasoning and critical thinking methodology.

      Courses: 

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 2
      • Joint Mobilizations
      • Advanced Manual Skills
      • Muscle Assessment
      • Professional Development 2
      • Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology 2
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab

      Level 300 introduces students to additional therapeutic techniques and assessment skills to provide care for clients. Application of skills and knowledge are fostered in this level to allow students to gain confidence in critical thinking. Level 300 clinical placement provides students with opportunities to work with athletes, the elderly and patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. The level 300 courses introduce students to the principles of treatment and management of conditions, such as headaches, as well as treatments of the spine.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 3
      • Professional Development 3
      • Spinal Treatment
      • Systemic Treatment 1
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab 2

      Level 400 clinical placement focuses on students practicing their critical thinking, assessment and clinical reasoning skills. Clinic and outreach placements provide students with the opportunity to utilize learned therapeutic assessment and treatment techniques on patients with a wide range of presenting conditions. Learners are presented with more challenging conditions in orthopedic and neurological treatment classes and various methods of assessing and therapeutically managing these conditions are offered. Specific myofascial assessment and treatment skills are further enhanced at this level.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 4
      • Central Nervous System Treatment
      • Regional Orthopedic Treatment
      • Peripheral Nervous System Treatment
      • Systemic Treatment 2
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab 3

      The focus of level 500 is the consolidation and integration of information and material learned from the previous four levels. A significant portion of this level is devoted to the clinical placement to integrate skills and provide care for clients with a variety of conditions. Instructors will work closely with students to ensure concepts and treatment principles taught in the classroom are properly understood and applied. This ensures students are adequately prepared as entry-level therapists and to have success in their career as a Registered Massage Therapist.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Review
      • Clinical Consolidation
      • Performance Based Assessments
      • Professional Development 4
      • Academic Review & Exam Writing
      • Case Study
      • Clinical Internship

      Part-Time

      The part-time program is 32 months, comprised of eight semesters with two week breaks in between. Students will attend school three days per week from 8:30am-4:30pm. Days of the week are set in advance.

      Level 100 prepares students for successful completion of the program with foundations for the massage profession. A significant portion of the instruction in Level 100 is devoted to developing ‘hands on’ skills to develop palpation and anatomical locations.  Students also build a strong foundation in the musculoskeletal system, with classes devoted to learning about joints, muscles and bones. Students will have the appropriate knowledge and attitudes to confidently do a relaxing massage while also developing communication skills.

      Courses:

      • Manual Skills
      • Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology 1
      • Professional Development 1
      • Clinical Assessment

      Level 200 courses build on the knowledge and skills from Level 100 to prepare for entry into the student clinic internship. Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology courses introduce the systems of the body with general pathology, which is the foundation for future levels. Hydrotherapy & Homecare provides the basic concepts of rehabilitation. Students continue their growth in Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology learning to palpate the deeper muscles of the body.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 1
      • Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology 2
      • Hydrotherapy & Homecare

      Level 300 clinical internships begin, where students work under supervision at the school’s public clinic, The Mend, and at outreach placements. The clinic internship in Level 300 allows students to put their classroom knowledge into practice, demonstrate compassion, and develop therapeutic relationships. Outreach placements provide students with the opportunity to give back to the community and grow personally and professionally. Students are introduced to several new subjects such as Joint Mobilizations and Advanced Manual Skills where they continue to grow their hands-on skills and begin to apply them to basic pathologies and enhance their treatment capabilities. Muscle Assessment will further students’ knowledge in length and strength of individual muscles.

      Courses:

      • Advanced Manual Skills
      • Joint Mobilizations
      • Professional Development 2
      • Muscle Assessment
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab 1

      Level 400 courses teach concepts of case management, clinical reasoning and critical thinking methodology. Application of skills and knowledge are fostered in clinic internships and classes to allow students to gain confidence in critical thinking. Level 400 teaches students additional therapeutic techniques and assessment skills. Modalities and techniques are taught for assessment and treatment of the spine such as muscle energy, orthopedic treatment and spinal mobilization. Integration of didactic and practical information is an important aspect of training in Level 400.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 2
      • Spinal Treatment
      • Professional Development 3
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab 2

      Level 500 clinic internships offer placements that allow students to practice clinical reasoning, advanced assessment, and treatments. These placements prepare students with therapeutic techniques for a wide range of conditions. Students are presented with more challenging conditions in systemic and neurological treatment and learn various methods of therapeutically managing these conditions. Specific myofascial assessments and treatment skills are further enhanced at this level. Students are given opportunities to work with athletes, the elderly, and patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 3
      • Systemic Treatment 1
      • Clinical Internship

      Level 600 clinic internships are increased to give students a chance to integrate, practice, and build on their therapeutic skills. The clinic internship offers placements that challenge critical thinking and assessment, allowing students to apply therapeutic techniques to a wide range of conditions. Regional Orthopedic Treatment introduces students to principles of treatment for regional orthopedic pathologies.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 4
      • Regional Orthopedic Treatment
      • Research
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab 3

      Level 700 continues to build students’ knowledge with the final Anatomy & Physiology and Neurology classes. to look back on the previous four Pathology classes and ensure students have retained the content in preparation for the registration exams. The integration of knowledge and skills in this level continues to build with clinical placement shifts at VCMT’s student clinic The Mend, and various outreach locations.

      Courses:

      • Peripheral Nervous System Treatment
      • Systemic Treatment 2
      • Professional Development 4
      • Central Nervous System Treatment
      • Case Study
      • Clinical Internship

      Level 800  switches focus to registration exam preparation and integration through courses such as Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology review, which covers much of the science learned throughout the program. Clinical Consolidation is all about practicing a variety of case studies and scenarios to ensure student’s reasoning is on track, and performance Based Assessment and Academic Review & Exam Writing is preparing students for the registration exams. At the end of this level, students will be prepared to succeed in the provincial registration examinations. A significant portion of these levels are spent in the clinical internship to develop skills providing care for clients with a variety of conditions. Instructors will work closely with students to ensure the concepts and treatment principles taught in the classroom are properly understood and applied.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Review
      • Clinical Consolidation
      • Performance Based Assessments
      • Academic Review & Exam Writing
      • Clinical Internship

      Full-Time

      Our full-time program is 20 months long, comprised of five semesters with two-week breaks in between. Students attend school five days per week, from 8:30am-4:30pm, with occasional evenings and weekends for clinical placement shifts.

      Full-Time

      Our full-time program is 20 months long, comprised of five semesters with week-long breaks inbetween. Students attend school five days per week, from 8:30am-4:30pm, with occasional evenings and weekends for clinical placement shifts.

      VCMT starts new full-time programs every 4 months.

      Level 100 prepares learners for successful completion of the program and provides the foundation for the massage therapy profession. A significant portion of the instruction in this level is devoted to the development of practical or ‘hands on’ skills through the practice of anatomical palpation and anatomical locations. Learners develop basic palpation skills and how to competently perform Swedish massage techniques. Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology courses introduce the systems of the body with general pathology, which is the foundation for future levels. Hydrotherapy & Homecare provides the basic concepts of rehabilitation while courses such as Professional Development and Clinical Assessment begin to develop communication and assessment skills.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 1
      • Professional Development 1
      • Clinical Assessment
      • Manual Skills
      • Hydrotherapy & Homecare
      • Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology 1

      Level 200 marks the commencement of students’ clinical placement. Working under instructor supervision at the school’s public clinic, The Mend, and at outreach placements, students consolidate classroom knowledge and theory through practical application in clinic internship. In addition, outreach placements provide learners the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally by reflecting on the concept of “unconditional positive regard” while giving back to the community. Students continue their growth in Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology, learning to palpate the deeper muscles of the body. Students are introduced to several new subjects such as Joint Mobilizations and Advanced Manual Skills where they continue to grow their hands on skills and begin to apply them to basic pathologies and enhance their treatment capabilities. Muscle Assessment will further students knowledge in length and strength of individual muscles. Level 200 courses teach concepts such as case management, clinical reasoning and critical thinking methodology.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 2
      • Joint Mobilizations
      • Advanced Manual Skills
      • Muscle Assessment
      • Professional Development 2
      • Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology 2
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab 1

      Level 300 introduces students to additional therapeutic techniques and assessment skills to provide care for clients. Application of skills and knowledge are fostered in this level to allow students to gain confidence in critical thinking. Level 300 clinical placement provides students with opportunities to work with athletes, the elderly and patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. The level 300 courses introduce students to the principles of treatment and management of conditions, such as headaches, as well as treatments of the spine.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 3
      • Professional Development 3
      • Spinal Treatment
      • Systemic Treatment 1
      • Research
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab 2

      Level 400 clinical placement focuses on students practicing their critical thinking, assessment and clinical reasoning skills. Clinic and outreach placements provide students with the opportunity to utilize learned therapeutic assessment and treatment techniques on patients with a wide range of presenting conditions. Learners are presented with more challenging conditions in orthopedic and neurological treatment classes and various methods of assessing and therapeutically managing these conditions are offered. Specific myofascial assessment and treatment skills are further enhanced at this level.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 4
      • Central Nervous System Treatment
      • Neurology
      • Regional Orthopedic Treatment
      • Peripheral Nervous System Treatment
      • Systemic Treatment 2
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab

      The focus of level 500 is the consolidation and integration of information and material learned from the previous four levels. A significant portion of this level is devoted to the clinical placement to integrate skills and provide care for clients with a variety of conditions. Instructors will work closely with students to ensure concepts and treatment principles taught in the classroom are properly understood and applied. This ensures students are adequately prepared as entry-level therapists and to have success in their career as a Registered Massage Therapist.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Review
      • Clinical Consolidation
      • Performance Based Assessments
      • Professional Development 4
      • Academic Review & Exam Writing
      • Case Study
      • Clinical Internship

      Part-Time

      The part-time program is 32 months, comprised of eight semesters with two-week breaks in between. Students will attend school three days per week from 8:30am-4:30pm. Days of the week are set in advance.

      Level 100 prepares students for successful completion of the program with foundations for the massage profession. A significant portion of the instruction in Level 100 is devoted to developing ‘hands on’ skills to develop palpation and anatomical locations.  Students also build a strong foundation in the musculoskeletal system, with classes devoted to learning about muscles, bones and joints. Students will have the appropriate knowledge and attitudes to confidently do a relaxing massage while also developing communication skills.

      Courses:

      • Professional Development 1
      • Clinical Assessment
      • Manual Skills
      • Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology 1

      Level 200 courses build on the knowledge and skills from Level 100 to prepare for entry into the student clinic internship. Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology introduces the systems of the body with general pathology, which is the foundation for future levels. Hydrotherapy & Homecare provides the basic concepts of rehabilitation. Students continue their growth in Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Kinesiology, learning to palpate the deeper muscles of the body.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 1
      • Hydrotherapy & Homecare
      • Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology 2

      Clinical internship begins in Level 300, where students work under supervision at the school’s public clinic, The Mend, and at outreach placements. The clinic internship in Level 300 allows students to put their classroom knowledge into practice, demonstrate compassion, and develop therapeutic relationships. Outreach placements provide students with the opportunity to give back to the community and grow personally and professionally. Students are introduced to several new subjects such as Joint Mobilizations and Advanced Manual Skills where they continue to grow their hands on skills and begin to apply them to basic pathologies and enhance their treatment capabilities. Muscle Assessment will further students’ knowledge in length and strength of individual muscles.

      Courses:

      • Advanced Manual Skills
      • Joint Mobilizations
      • Professional Development 2
      • Muscle Assessment
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab

      Level 400 courses teach concepts of case management, clinical reasoning and critical thinking methodology. Application of skills and knowledge are fostered in clinic internships and classes to allow students to gain confidence in critical thinking. Level 400 teaches students additional therapeutic techniques and assessment skills. Specific modalities and techniques are taught for assessment and treatment of the spine such as muscle energy and spinal mobilization. Integration of didactic and practical information is an important aspect of training in Level 400

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 2
      • Professional Development 3
      • Spinal Treatment
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab

      Level 500 clinic internships offer placements that allow students to practice clinical reasoning, advanced assessment, and treatments. These placements prepare students with therapeutic techniques for a wide range of conditions. Students are presented with more challenging conditions in systemic and neurological treatment and learn various methods of therapeutically managing these conditions. Specific myofascial assessments and treatment skills are further enhanced at this level. Students are given opportunities to work with athletes, the elderly, and patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

      Courses:

      • Peripheral Nervous System Treatment
      • Systemic Treatment
      • Neurology
      • Central Nervous System Treatment
      • Research
      • Clinical Placement
      • Cadaver Lab

      Level 500 presents students with more challenging conditions in Systemic Treatment where they learn various methods of therapeutically managing these conditions. Specific myofascial assessments and treatment skills are further enhanced at this level. Clinic internship offers placements that allow students to practice clinical reasoning, advanced assessment, and treatments. These placements prepare students with therapeutic techniques for a wide range of conditions. Students are given opportunities to work with athletes, the elderly, and patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 3
      • Systemic Treatment 1
      • Clinical Internship
      • Cadaver Lab

      Level 600 continues to build students’ knowledge with the final Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology classes. Regional Orthopedic Treatment helps students grow their ability to clinically reason and assess injuries that occur in all the peripheral joints. Clinic internship shifts give students a chance to integrate, practice, and build on their therapeutic skills. They offer placements that challenge critical thinking and assessment, allowing students to apply therapeutic techniques to a wide range of conditions.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 4
      • Regional Orthopedic Treatment
      • Research
      • Clinical Internship

      In Level 700 students will be applying their knowledge in neurology to the accompanying practical courses, Central Nervous System Treatment and Peripheral Nervous System Treatment, where they learn various methods of assessing and how to therapeutically manage these conditions. The integration of knowledge and skills in this level continues to build with clinical placement shifts at VCMT’s student clinic The Mend, and various outreach locations.

      Courses:

      • Peripheral Nervous System Treatment
      • Systemic Treatment 2
      • Professional Development 4
      • Central Nervous System Treatment
      • Case Study
      • Clinical Internship

      Level 800 switches focus to registration exam preparation and integration through courses such as Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Review, to look back on the previous four AP&P courses and ensure students have retained the content in preparation for the registration exams. All practical condition Review, and Registration Exam Prep in clinical consolidation and PBAs, which is a preparation course for the oral practical board exams. At the end of this level, students will be prepared to succeed in the provincial registration examinations. A significant portion of this level is spent in the clinical internship to develop skills providing care for clients with a variety of conditions. Instructors will work closely with students to ensure the concepts and treatment principles taught in the classroom are properly understood and applied.

      Courses:

      • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Review
      • Clinical Consolidation
      • Performance Based Assessments
      • Academic Review & Exam Writing
      • Clinical Internship

      Program

      Upcoming Intakes

      Be among the first to join VCMT’s new Surrey campus, opening January 2026 with full-time and part-time programs available.

      Full Time

      Winter 2026 Start Date: January 5th
      • Currently accepting applications
      Spring 2026 Start Date: May 4th
      • Currently accepting applications
      Summer 2026 Start Date: August 31st
      • Accepting applications starting in January

      Part Time

      Summer 2026 Start Date: August 31st
      • Currently accepting applications
      Spring 2027 Start Date: May 3rd
      • Accepting applications starting in September

      *Pending regulatory approval

      Apply today!
      Admissions

      Financial Aid

      Student loans can be a great support for help with the tuition payments. Our team members have extensive knowledge about student loans, and are available to assist students with student loan applications and questions. Student loans can be obtained through studentaidbc.ca. Both our full time and part time programs qualify for student loans. For questions regarding student loans, contact our Finance Manager below.

      Email Our Finance Manager

      Surrey Campus

      Welcome to our new campus! Our Surrey campus is a 5 minute walk from the King George Skytrain station.

      Surrey Campus:

      10060 King George Blvd,
      Surrey, BC, V3T 2W4

      Vancouver Campus

      Our Vancouver campus is a tried and true location for thousands of students, and less than a 10 minute walk from Waterfront station!

      Campus, The Mend at VCMT and Administrative Offices:

      #300-1050 West Pender Street
      Vancouver, BC, V6E 3S7