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Frequently Asked Questions

The Midwifery Education Program (MEP) is a competitive limited enrolment program. Over the years, a very few candidates have been successful in gaining admittance directly from high school. High school graduates are encouraged to gain further college or university experience before applying.

TMU is part of a consortium with McMaster University for the Midwifery Education Program in the province of Ontario. Applicants can apply to both programs.

Midwifery is an autonomous profession separate and distinct from nursing and medicine. While some applicants have these types of backgrounds and certification, they are not a requirement to apply to the program, and they do not improve  your chances of being accepted into the program.  A wide range of life and work experiences, not limited to health care, can be an asset in applying to the program.

Applicants do not apply for the PB program.  Potential PB candidates are flagged by admissions when all applications are reviewed.  You will be notified by the Admissions office if you are a potential PB applicant.  The application process is no different for potential PB applicants. The Post-Baccalaureate Program for Health Professionals requires two years (6 semesters) of full-time study. This program is open to a limited number of applicants to the Midwifery Education Program each year who hold a health professional baccalaureate degree (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from an accredited university, or equivalent.  Priority will be given to those with maternity care experience.  Application procedures are the same as those outlined for the four year program. 

More information: Post-Baccalaureate Program for Health Professionals

The program is not available online.

This program is not available to international students.

Internationally educated midwives who have not practiced in Canada or attended one of Ontario's Midwifery Education Programs must apply to the College of Midwives of Ontario Orientation and Assessment Pilot Program to meet the requirements for registration to practice in Ontario.

More information: The Orientation and Assessment Pilot Program (external link)