Administered by the Midwifery Education Program

ADMISSION: O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U courses in English, one of Biology (SBI4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U), and one Grade 12 U or M course in Canadian World Studies or the Social Sciences and the Humanities.

NOTES:

1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
2. The overall average required for consideration is 70 percent or higher in six Grade 12 U/M courses.
3. A grade of 70 percent or higher is required in each of the subject prerequisites.
4. Mature students as defined by the University are required to have the three specific Grade 12 U/M courses listed above and grades of 70 percent or higher in each of the three subject areas (or equivalent).
5. Applicants with prior or current university studies must have high school Grade 12 U/M or equivalent university courses in the three required subject areas noted above with a grade of 70 percent or higher in each course. The applicant's overall average from all university work, including the three required courses, must be 70 percent or higher.
6. Applicants with Ontario CAAT studies (or equivalent) must have courses that are equivalent to the three required Grade 12 U/M courses. A grade of 70 percent or higher must be obtained in each of these required courses, and an average of 70 percent or higher from at least two years of college study must be achieved.
7. All applicants are required to submit the OUAC application form, academic transcripts, Midwifery Cover Sheet, Midwifery Supplementary Application form, and the personal letter by February 1st of the year they are applying for. See www.ryerson.ca/midwife for full details.
8. The quality of the personal letter and the meeting of minimum academic requirements will determine who is invited to admissions interviews. 
9. Admission guidelines are subject to change. Please consult the admission guidelines outlined in the Midwifery application package. Guidelines are available from the Ontario Universities' Application Centre in November prior to the year of application.
10. Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed at least one year of university studies, or other related life experience. 
11. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Application Procedures

Applicants must:

1. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
2. Arrange for direct submission of officially certified secondary and post-secondary transcripts to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment.
3. Submit a completed Midwifery Cover Sheet (instructions available from www.ryerson.ca/midwife).
4. Submit a completed Midwifery Supplementary Form (instructions available from www.ryerson.ca/midwife).
5. Submit three copies of the personal letter (instructions available from www.ryerson.ca/midwife) to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment.
6. Submit all materials by the deadline of February 1st to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment. When February 1st falls on a weekend, application materials will be accepted on the first Monday thereafter. 

Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector) and Immunization Requirements

The Midwifery Education Program requires all students to complete a current criminal reference/police check for the vulnerable sector and ensure immunizations are current prior to entering MWF 150.

Post-Baccalaureate Program for Health Professionals

The Post-baccalaureate Program for Health Professionals requires two years (six semesters) of full time study. This program is open to applicants who hold a health professional baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, or equivalent. All baccalaureate degree requirements must be completed by June 30th of the year of entry into Ryerson's Post-Baccalaureate Midwifery program. Priority will be given to those with maternity care experience. Admissions procedures are as in the four year program including the criminal reference check and immunication requirements.