Administered by the School of Occupational and Public Health
DEGREE: In the regular program: 8 four-month academic terms of study following Grade 12 U/M graduation. In the optional co-op program: 8 four-month academic terms of study and 5 four-month work terms following Grade 12 U/M graduation. Two options are offered, Public Health and Safety and Occupational Health and Safety, both of which are unique in Canada. Applicants must make their intention clear at point of entry as to which option they intend to pursue.
ADMISSION: O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English and one of Grade 12 U Chemistry (SCH4U) or Grade 12 U Biology (SBI4U).
NOTES:
- ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
- The minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70 percent range) will be determined subject to competition.
- It would be beneficial for candidates to possess courses in Grade 12 U Physics, a Grade 12 U Mathematics course and the remaining courses from Grade 12 U Biology/Chemistry.
- Candidates who are 21 years of age and wish to be considered as a mature student applicant should refer to the Mature Student policy.
- Graduates of an accredited university may be eligible for the two-year Occupational Health and Safety or the Public Health and Safety Options for University Graduates described below.
- Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OPTION FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
The Occupational Health and Safety Option for University Graduates requires two years of full-time study. This option is open to applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university including three (lower or upper level) Liberal Studies courses.
Applicants must have as part of their degree (or other post-secondary education) credit for at least a single-term course in each of chemistry and organic chemistry (equivalent to CHY 104 and CHY 152).
In addition, an applicant whose degree does not include credit for at least a single-term course (equivalent to PCS 106 or ENH 222), in each of physics and microbiology will be required to successfully pass PCS 106 and/or ENH 222 before beginning the third semester of the option.
In addition, successful candidates may apply for up to seven single-term transfer credits based on their previous university studies.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OPTION FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
The Public Health and Safety Option for University Graduates requires two years of full-time study. This option is open to applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university including three (lower or upper level) Liberal Studies courses.
Applicants whose degree does not include credit for at least one course in each of chemistry and microbiology will be required to successfully pass CHY 104 and/or ENH 222 before beginning the third semester of the option.
In addition, successful candidates may apply for up to seven single-term transfer credits based on their previous university studies.
