M.A. in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality: Individual Psychotherapy

M.A. in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality: Individual Psychotherapy is a postgraduate (master's) course in medicine & health sciences at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Canada. It takes 5 terms (2 years), with professional practice, with intakes in September (Fall 2026 applications closed).

Saint Paul University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$29,965 a year, about ₹20.1 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$59,930 (≈ ₹40.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2025-2026 international graduate tuition is up to CA$29,965 for three trimesters (CA$25,465 with the Étudier en français scholarship); we show the maximum

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Physician associate
• Clinical research associate
• Research scientist (medical)
• Medical science liaison
• Health service manager
• Health improvement practitioner

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Pfizer
• Novartis
• Roche
• GSK
• AstraZeneca
• Johnson & Johnson
• Sanofi
• IQVIA
• Bupa
• HCA Healthcare

General entry requirements at Saint Paul University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master's and graduate diplomas: a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 70% (B).
• Some programmes have extra requirements, set out in each programme description.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (writing 6.5); TOEFL 79 (writing 24); PTE 58 (writing 58); Duolingo not accepted.

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This course starts in: September (Fall 2026 applications closed).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Official transcripts for all studies, sent directly by your institution
• Certified translations if transcripts are not in English or French
• Official English (or French) test result
• Programme-specific documents
• Deposit for study-permit students (deducted from tuition; refundable only with a study permit refusal)

• Étudier en français scholarship

  UG and PG

  Value: Reduces international tuition by CA$3,000 (undergraduate) and up to CA$4,500 (graduate) a year, based on 2025-2026 figures

  International students studying in French

  Official page

Saint Paul University (Université Saint-Paul) is a small bilingual university in Ottawa, closely linked to the University of Ottawa: some degrees, such as the MA in Conflict Studies, are conferred jointly by the two universities' senates, and students use uOttawa services. It teaches in English and French in conflict studies, social communication, counselling and psychotherapy, social innovation, ethics and public affairs, canon law and theology.

Indian students can take several programmes in English, including honours BAs in conflict studies, social communication and social innovation, and the MA in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality. International tuition for 2025-2026 was CA$19,955 a year for undergraduates and up to CA$29,965 for graduate study. Saint Paul's international page explains PGWP basics; see our Canada guide for the rules.

Medicine & Health Sciences courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Healthcare Leadership and InnovationCape Breton University16 months (36 credits), in person; internship or master's project · C$26,396 / year
• Occupational Health and Safety Management (Graduate Certificate, 2897)Centennial College1 year (2 semesters) · C$18,005 / year
• Community Collaboration in Addictions and Mental HealthFleming College2 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) · C$18,220 / year
• MBA in Healthcare ManagementInternational Business University16 months or more (four semesters in IBU's fee table); in person 2 days a week, Toronto or Ottawa · C$24,000 / year
• Master of Public HealthLakehead University2 years full-time (6 terms) · C$23,125 / year
• Digital Health (Graduate Certificate)Mohawk College1 year or less · C$20,275 / year

More courses at Saint Paul University

• M.A. in Conflict Studies4 terms (offered in French; some courses online) · C$29,965 / year
• Honours B.A. in Conflict Studies4 years (8 terms) · C$19,955 / year
• Honours B.A. in Social Communication4 years (8 trimesters), with two internships · C$19,955 / year
• Honours B.A. in Social Innovation4 years (8 trimesters), with field experience · C$19,955 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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