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2011-2012

The Undergraduate Calendar

 

 

Admissions

Applicants from Ontario Secondary Schools

Applied Health Sciences

Applicants presenting the Ontario High School Curriculum


Program
Requirements
Recommendations Other Documentation Notes
  Undergraduate first-year entry programs:
All required courses are OSS Grade 12 U courses unless otherwise specified and must be included in the required set of 6. Required courses are included in the calculation of the admission average.

Programs requiring prior university studies: Requirements are as listed.
Undergraduate first-year entry programs:
Courses listed are OSS Grade 12 U courses unless otherwise specified and are not required for admission but are recommended because students may find this preparation useful during their university studies.

Programs requiring prior university studies:
Requirements are as listed.
Information which is used in addition to course requirements is detailed below when applicable. The appropriate  information will be requested when an application is acknowledged.
 
Health Studies Regular and Co-op

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Six Grade 12 U or M courses including specified courses:

• Biology
• Chemistry

A final grade of at least 70% is normally required in each of the above required courses.

• Additional U or M courses for a total of six
• Advanced Functions
• English (ENG4U)

For students considering the Pre-Health Professions Specialization:
• Advanced Functions
• English (ENG4U)
• Physics
Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. Special consideration is given on the basis of strength in Biology and Chemistry. Those not admitted to the co-op program are automatically considered for the corresponding regular program. The first co-op work term begins in Year Two.
Kinesiology Regular and Co-op

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Six Grade 12 U or M courses including specified courses:

• Advanced Functions
• Chemistry
• One of Biology or Physics

A final grade of at least 70% is normally required in each of the above required courses.

• Additional U or M courses for a total of six

Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. Special consideration is given on the basis of strength in Advanced Functions, Chemistry, and Biology or Physics.

Those not admitted to the co-op program are automatically considered for the corresponding regular program. The first co-op work term begins in Year Two.

Recreation and Leisure Studies Regular and Co-op

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Six Grade 12 U or M courses including specified courses:

• Any Grade 12 U English. A final grade of at least 70% is normally required.
• Additional U or M courses for a total of six
For all students:
• one Grade 12 U or M course from Arts, Business Studies, Canadian and World Studies, Classical Studies, French as a Second Language, Interdisciplinary Studies, international Languages, or Social Sciences and Humanities courses

For students considering the Therapeutic Recreation program:
• Biology or Exercise Science

For students considering the Recreation and Business program:
• Grade 12 M Principles of Financial Accounting

Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. Applicants should be aware that, although this is a social sicence program, courses in research methods and statistics are included in the curriculum. Writing skills are important. Involvement in extra-curricular activities is an important factor in admission decisions. Those not admitted to the co-op program are automatically considered for the corresponding regular program. Limited admission to co-op is also available in year Two. The first co-op work term begins in Year Two.

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