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The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) offers a wide range of specialized programs – each designed to be career-focused and market-oriented, while pushing the boundaries of learning through imaginative uses of technology. UOIT students achieve their greatest personal potential and are able to use technology in creative ways.

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UOIT students have many different opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. With more than 300 industry and community partner organizations, students have a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities available to them such as Capstone projects, practicums, placements, co-ops, internships and undergraduate research opportunities.

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UOIT’s friendly, close-knit campus community inspires students to get involved and actively change the world around them. There are many opportunities – from volunteering as a peer mentor in many of our campus services to leading and participating in student government, clubs, sports teams and academic competitions. UOIT students also contribute to the local community by leading sports clinics and organizing food and clothing drives for local charities.

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The advanced design features of UOIT’s beautiful, ultramodern buildings, labs, libraries and athletic facilities provide students with an exciting environment to learn and grow in.

4UOIT students get jobs and they are job creators. In the 2012 Graduate Employment Survey, more than 95 per cent of UOIT students were employed within two years of graduating - the highest graduate employment rate in the province of Ontario.

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In addition to the ultramodern North location, UOIT’s downtown Oshawa buildings mix tradition with the latest advances in technology-enriched learning.

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Today’s employers are seeking savvy graduates who are creative and fluent with the latest technology. They want people who can demonstrate a passion for inquiry and immediately apply their skills in the workplace. UOIT’s market-driven programs are tailored to deliver on this demand by ensuring students are equipped with a competitive advantage through meaningful learning experiences.

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UOIT has always prided itself on setting a new standard of excellence for universities by preparing graduates who possess more than just knowledge. Every UOIT student is linked by a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, a proven ability to be adaptable and resourceful in the approach to solving problems, and the capacity to be a leader.

Students enrol at UOIT not just to earn a university degree, but to emerge with a competitive edge and as leaders with something special to offer the world.

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STudENT SuCCESSAt UOIT, success is always a team effort.

Our commitment to your success includes a range of student services backed by friendly, knowledgeable and caring staff.

AboriginAl resource centreuoit.ca/arcThe Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) provides First Nation, Métis and Inuit students with a home away from home throughout their educational journey. It provides an environment that fosters personal and cultural growth, along with academic success. In a holistic manner, in partnership with the campus community, the ARC’s aim is to ensure you have the personal, cultural and academic tools necessary to establish your role within your community.

cAmpus HeAltH centreuoit.ca/campushealthcentre The Campus Health Centre (CHC) is committed to providing you with the highest level of health services. Whether you have a health emergency, a concern about nutrition, muscle strains and pains or a bad case of the flu, you can expect quality care from our health professionals.

The CHC provides numerous confidential health services Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including:

• a full-service pharmacy

• a walk-in medical clinic

• acupuncture

• Chiropractic care

• Custom orthotics

• massage therapy

• Nutritional counselling

• physical therapy

The CHC also provides students with a variety of program placement and volunteer opportunities.

cAmpus sAfetyuoit.ca/campussafetyYour safety and security on campus is our priority. The Office of Campus Safety has implemented numerous strategies, including a 24-hour security presence at the Gordon Willey building’s main entrance (north Oshawa) and at 61 Charles Street (downtown Oshawa). All other buildings have coverage from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Additional safety measures include emergency guideline signage, closed-circuit television cameras and uniformed security personnel who routinely patrol in marked vehicles. Code Blue stations are located at the north Oshawa location and provide immediate contact to the security desk. The office also facilitates the Campus Walk program, which provides on-campus escorts to and from your car upon request. Security can be contacted at any time via internal telephones, cellphones and campus payphones. Classroom telephones are also equipped with a pre-programmed emergency button.

Diversity officeuoit.ca/diversityThe Diversity office assists in the production of campus cultural events, champions the rights of all students and provides diversity training and workshops. The office’s goal is to promote equality and create a heightened understanding of diversity.

stuDent lifeuoit.ca/studentlifeThe Student Life office is committed to facilitating your transition and integration into our university community by supporting your personal and career development throughout your time with us. Services and supports provided include:

• academic assistance

• Career support

• Campus involvement recognition program

• disability services

• Engineering and science internship programs

• First-year student support

• Leadership programming

• Off-campus living service

• Orientation programming

• peer programming

• uOIT international student support

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AcADemic AssistAnceuoit.ca/slcThe Student Learning Centre (SLC) is committed to providing students with tutorial and academic assistance through one-on-one and group assistance of the highest calibre. The Academic Subject Specialists and Peer Tutors support students in mathematics, writing, English as a second language, physics, study skills and other subject areas. Visit nool.ca for supplemental online resources.

cAreer supportuoit.ca/careercentre The Career Centre offers students career support and a variety of valuable resources to help them be successful in creating their career path. Assistance is available with critiquing resumés and cover letters, advising on interview preparation and job search strategies and coaching in career decision making. In addition, the centre hosts a variety of events each year, which include employer information and networking sessions, job fairs and a Further Education Expo.

cAmpus involvementuoit.ca/irUOIT offers students an involvement directory that profiles all of the ways to get involved on campus. A rewarding and enriching experience is available to students who participate in these campus activities. UOIT also offers an Involvement Record (IR) that highlights a student’s university experience and is an effective tool to demonstrate skills and abilities acquired outside of the classroom to employers and graduate or professional schools.

first-yeAr stuDent supportuoit.ca/studentlifeAt UOIT, emphasis is given to building a learning community that is supportive of student success in all facets: intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Students have the opportunity to participate in programming such as iBegin and September Orientation; programs designed to help clarify academic expectations, identify and learn how to access campus services and connect with classmates, upper-year students and staff. In addition, UOIT offers ongoing programs such as peer mentoring that help students to proactively manage the challenge of their whole university experience.

off-cAmpus living serviceuoit.ca/oclUOIT’s Off-campus Living Service provides a rental listing service and general housing information and advice. This service supports students in making informed decisions regarding their off-campus living choices.

support for stuDents witH DisAbilitiesuoit.ca/accessservicesUOIT is committed to providing accessible and equal education so that all students can succeed in their chosen fields. To support this commitment UOIT offers a number of valuable services to students with all types of disabilities, including students who are blind or have low vision, who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those with a physical, medical, psychiatric or learning disability as defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code.

In order to serve students effectively, disability supports are locally provided to students depending on their program location. Students enrolled at the north Oshawa location will work with the Centre for Students with Disabilities and those studying within the faculties of Social Science and Humanities or Education in downtown Oshawa will have access to support services through Student Life - Disability Services.

uoit internAtionAl stuDent supportuoit.ca/cool2behereUOIT is committed to helping international students adjust to their new life on campus and ensure their UOIT experience is the best that it can be. Our international team assists students by providing support and mentoring on a range of topics including, but not limited to, answering questions on health insurance (known as the University Health Insurance Plan: UHIP), housing and other matters. An orientation session is offered before the beginning of each academic semester as well as various programming activities throughout the year.

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STudENT ExpErIENCEThe post-secondary experience at UOIT is a positively different one. Your university experience will extend well beyond the lecture hall.

leArning commonsuoit.ca/learningcommonsThe Learning Commons houses computers for students’ use. Additional amenities include dedicated tutoring rooms, digital signage, laptop stations, wired and wireless access points and printers. The IT Service Desk is also conveniently located at the north Oshawa campus location in the Gordon Willey building, as well as downtown at 61 Charles Street, to help you with any IT-related issues.

librAriesuoit.ca/libraryThe UOIT libraries provide extensive print and digital information resources and services to assist you.

The libraries are located at:

• 2000 Simcoe Street North

• 11 Simcoe Street North for Faculty of Education students

• 61 Charles Street for Faculty of Social Science and humanities students

Wireless connections, free inter-library loans, streaming media, specialized training sessions and one-on-one consultations are available in each library.

your stuDent AssociAtionyour-sa.caThe Student Association (Your SA) provides all students with a positive academic experience by developing a sense of community and diversity on campus through clubs, events and student government. Your SA works hard to serve the needs of all students and if your interests run more towards the political arena, you may want to consider running for a position within Your SA government.

clubsyour-sa.caMany students first connect through one of the dozens of campus clubs. Your SA offers a number of ratified student clubs ranging from program specific to hip-hop dancing to religion and social justice.

stuDent centreWhether you are enjoying a concert, purchasing a gift or just visiting with friends, the Student Centre provides a place for you to relax and unwind.

E.P. Taylor’s is also located in the Student Centre. This campus favourite hosts concerts, battles of the bands, comedy and variety shows, karaoke and much more.

tecHnology-enricHeD leArning environmentitsc. uoit.caAt UOIT, you will have access to information and technologies that will keep you connected to your professors and peers and provide you with the skills demanded by employers.

UOIT provides all students with equipment loaded with program-specific software. The software is refreshed every year and the hardware every two years.

One of the greatest advantages of our technology-enriched learning environment is that you have equal access to the same technology, resources and services, inside and outside of the classroom. You can make quality computer-based presentations, conduct Internet research, work electronically on your own or with other students and have seamless access to all online resources.

An annual technology-enriched learning fee covers:

• a wide range of program-specific software

• Exam support

• Extensive technical support

• hardware use

• Insurance

• Internet service throughout campus

• printing services

• repair services

• virus protection

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Studying or completing a placement abroad can be enriching and life changing. You gain new insights from exposure to new ideas, values, cultures, languages, foods and unexpected experiences, which can give you a competitive advantage when entering a growing global economy and labour market upon graduation.If you are interested in studying abroad, UOIT International offers a variety of international exchange and short-term study/work abroad opportunities for students who are currently attending UOIT and have completed at least one year of study. The duration varies from eight weeks (summer institutes only) to four months or eight months, depending on the option you choose and faculty you are enrolled in.

Please note: Agreements are subject to change.

UOIT students go global (from left) in Germany, Hong Kong, Sweden, Austria and hitting the slopes in the Alps.

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aThLETICS aNd rECrEaTIONvArsity teAmsCurling • Dance • Golf • Hockey • Rowing • Soccer • Tennis • Women’s field lacrosse

AtHleticsuoitridgebacks.comWith a program that is growing stronger each year, UOIT is building a powerful reputation at the provincial and national levels.

If you think you have what it takes to join one of UOIT’s varsity teams, please visit the Ridgebacks’ website for more information including an online application form and tryout schedule or inquire at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC). It is strongly recommended that you contact the head coach if you are interested in trying out for a varsity team.

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CurLINg Debbie Fischer

daNCE Ashley Schofield

gOLF Peter Butler

hOCkEy (mEN) Marlin Muylaert

hOCkEy (wOmEN) Karen Nystrom

LaCrOSSE (wOmEN) Amy Fincham & Liane Chornobay

rOwINg Jenn Durward

SOCCEr (mEN) Vaso Vajanovic

SOCCEr (wOmEN) Peyvand Mossavat

TENNIS Kane Easter

recreAtioncampusrecreationcentre.comIf you want to challenge your body as well as your mind, UOIT offers plenty of opportunities on campus to stay active and physically fit. Our 12,500-square-metre (135,000-square-foot) CRWC includes five gymnasiums, an elevated indoor walking/jogging track and the Flex, a 929-square-metre (10,000-square-foot) fitness centre featuring top-of-the-line cardio and weight machines.

Other highlights of the CRWC include:

• Two 94-square-metre (900-square-foot) group fitness/dance studios

• Two 70-square-metre (750-square-foot) training rooms for fitness-related in-class programs

• Student office space for sports club programming and activities

• Student meeting space for intramural programming and activities

• modern change rooms

On the north Oshawa location you will also find our:

• Campus Ice Centre

• Campus Tennis Centre

• Squash courts

Campus recreation leagues:

• basketball

• Cricket

• Ice hockey

• Indoor soccer

• volleyball

extrAmurAl progrAmThe following extramural sports are offered for the competitive student who requires a more spirited game beyond intramurals. If you choose to play an extramural sport you will have the opportunity to travel throughout Ontario and compete against other post-secondary institutions.

• men’s basketball

• men’s indoor soccer

• men’s and women’s hockey

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UOIT has two locations in Oshawa, Ontario - the ultramodern, purpose-built north location and the historic buildings located throughout downtown Oshawa.

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OShawa: It’s closer than you thinkoshawa.ca

UOIT is located in the city of Oshawa, Ontario, in the heart of beautiful Durham Region and in the eastern portion of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) – Canada’s multicultural centre.Oshawa offers a fantastic mix of features and attractions within minutes of both of the university’s two locations in north Oshawa and downtown Oshawa.

• Quality shopping, dining, museums, art galleries, entertainment and sporting activities

• Expansive waterfront trails for cyclists, joggers, inline skaters and nature lovers

• great slopes for skiing and snowboarding

• Competitive and recreational sports facilities

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Our campus is easy to get to from all points in the GTA and beyond, whether you decide to get here by car or by bus. To find approximate travel times please visit our website.

Thanks to expanded transit routes and the U-Pass, which provides you with unlimited access to Durham Region Transit (DRT) and select GO Transit bus service in Durham Region during the academic year, getting to UOIT has never been easier. More good news – as a UOIT student, you pay a reduced fee for GO Transit bus service to and from campus from locations outside of Durham Region, such as Scarborough, North York and Markham.

If you want to travel between the north Oshawa and the downtown Oshawa locations, it’s an easy 15-minute bus ride or about ten minutes by car.

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(Clockwise from top) General Motors Centre, Lakeview Park, Regent Theatre, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Parkwood Estate and snowboarding at one of the local slopes.

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rESIdENCEuoitrez.caThe Simcoe Village and South Village residences provide accommodations for 1,360 students. If you are a first-year student, you’re guaranteed a spot in residence if you meet the deadline for accepting UOIT’s offer of admission and apply to residence by Monday, June 2, 2014.

At UOIT, we deliver the best of both worlds when it comes to residence – all the comforts of home in a unique campus community environment.

Our Simcoe Village (Central Hall, North Hall, South Hall) and South Village residences offer a variety of fully furnished suites. Each includes:

• a kitchenette, with mini fridge and microwave

• a private, three-piece bath

• workspace

Central Hall and South Hall are open concept suites featuring two double beds separated by a partition. North Hall and South Village residences offer two private bedrooms. When you fill out an application you can rank your suite choices from 1 to 4.

In addition, our residences feature:

• 24-hour security

• Controlled building access

• Furnished lounges

• a games room, meeting and common study areas

• Individually controlled air conditioning/heating

• Light housekeeping every two weeks

• a movie lounge with a large screen Tv and theatre-style seating

• On-site laundry, additional kitchen facilities and storage space

• On-site management

• Tv, cable, phone and high-speed Internet access

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mEaL pLaNSuoit.ca/diningWe offer a variety of meal plan options to suit every nutritional need and lifestyle including flex dollars, which let you dine at all on-campus food service locations, and provisions on demand (POD) dollars to be used at the POD Mini Mart located in the Simcoe Residence building. In addition to our many food service areas, cafeterias and cafés is the South Village residence all-you-can-eat Dining Hall, which is located conveniently on the ground level of the South Village Residence. We also offer delivery through our ResXpress late night menu from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

sAtisfy your HungerYou will find a wide selection of ethnic and vegetarian food options including:

• Create-your-own salads

• halal

• middle-eastern cuisine

• Stir-fry noodles

Other food options available:

• Country Style bistro

• Extreme pita

• mr. Sub

• pizza pizza

• Quiznos

• Starbucks

• Tim hortons

meAl plAnsStudents living in South Village Residence are required to purchase a compulsory dining plan. Students living in Simcoe Village Residence or off campus can purchase either a compulsory or voluntary dining plan. Below are the plans available to help you fuel your body and your mind*:

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UndergradUate programs

UOIT’s vast array of 43 undergraduate and 27 graduate programs – many of which are unique in Ontario and Canada – prepare graduates to lead and succeed.

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At UOIT, you will be immersed in a technology-enriched learning environment that will help you become job-ready upon graduation. You will have access to information and technologies that will keep you connected to your professors and peers and provide you with the skills demanded by employers.

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FACULTY OF buSINESS aNd INFOrmaTION TEChNOLOgy businessandit. uoit.ca

Our Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) programs will put you one step ahead upon graduation by combining the latest technology with the most current business and IT trends.For Pathways diploma-to-degree options, please see page 46.

Our innovative Commerce and Information Technology (IT) degrees give students the skills they need to compete in the 21st-century workplace.

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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)Integrating key business functions with the use and understanding of today’s latest technologies, this program will provide you with the skills necessary for employment in a competitive market.

In your third year you may choose one of four majors – Accounting, Finance, Marketing or Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management. You may also complete a minor from one of these areas. The first two years have a common curriculum featuring simulations, teamwork and case study analysis.

Within the Commerce program you will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship – resulting in 280 hours of business and management experience. Alternatively, you may consider a UOIT Capstone Study Project. Within this option you will work as a team to provide consulting services to help solve a business issue with one of our industry partners, supervised by both university faculty and the organization’s management team.

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Accounting Graduates with a major in Accounting can expect to pursue career paths in the financial and banking sectors. Our unique program prepares you for all professional exams and integrates all of the coursework required by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and the requirements of the professional designations – chartered accountant (CA), certified management accountant (CMA) and certified general accountant (CGA).

CarEEr OppOrTuNITIES INCLudE:

• accountant

• auditor

• banker

• Chief financial officer

• Credit analyst

• Financial planner

FinAnceFinance addresses the ways individuals, businesses and organizations raise, allocate and leverage monetary resources over time. This major prepares you for the professional designations of certified financial planner, chartered financial analyst and the CSI Global Education Inc. exam.


• budget director

• Financial analyst

• Investment advisor

• Loan officer

• Securities trader

MArketingThe Marketing major develops and deepens your knowledge of consumer behaviour, marketing research and strategy formulation in a dynamic marketing environment. The curriculum is designed to teach skills and perspectives essential for careers in marketing, advertising, sales management, product management and marketing research.


• advertising executive

• brand manager

• marketing research analyst

• public relations manager

• purchasing manager

orgAnizAtionAl BehAviour And huMAn resources MAnAgeMentThis major prepares you for the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Knowledge Exam, which allows you to complete the Certified Human Resources Professional designation. The curriculum is designed to teach you the skills and perspectives essential for a career in human resources management.


• Employee benefits manager

• Employee relations representative

• Employment and placement manager

• human resources specialist

• Training and development

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Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)The Information Technology (IT) profession requires university graduates who have the necessary education and skills to work in the fast-paced world of IT. Our Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) degree offers two program majors: Game Development and Entrepreneurship and Networking and Information Technology Security.

Put your skills to the test in our cutting-edge facilities and further develop industry-recognized marketable skills. The Gaming and Virtual Reality Laboratory includes a passive stereo virtual-reality display utilizing the motion-capture system as a body tracker and gesture-based input device. This lab also enables you to record sound for voiceovers and music with minimal echo or background noise in an audiometric room coupled with advanced audio recording equipment.

The Networking Laboratory supports the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum, and uses leading-edge equipment to teach concepts ranging from fundamental networking skills to enterprise-level network engineering.

During your studies you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through internship opportunities.

The Gaming and Virtual Reality Laboratory consists of a full-body motion capture studio, state-of-the art game development workstations and a variety of input technologies students can utilize.

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gAMe developMent And entrepreneurshipThis major focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to build rewarding careers within an existing business or entrepreneurial opportunity. Our Gaming and Virtual Reality Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art workstations and software for development of animations, models, sound production, game engines and gameplay code.


• application developer

• game designer

• game programmer

• game project manager

• Simulation specialist (military and civilian domain)

• Technical marketing and advertising in the media and Internet world

networking And inForMAtion technology securityThis major offers comprehensive knowledge and skills in planning, designing, installing, operating, managing and securing IT infrastructure. The core curriculum includes mandatory courses in business and management, in addition to technical courses, providing you with the necessary business background and technological skills to make significant contributions in today’s workplace. The coursework will prepare you to manage the continuing changes and challenges of the IT profession and for two levels of the Cisco certification program: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®). The Networking Lab has been purposely built to support the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum, to teach concepts ranging from fundamental networking skills up to enterprise-level network engineering.

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE®) is offered as a technical elective.


• database security manager

• Information security officer

• IT security trainer

• Network security specialist

• web application manager

MINORSIn addition to our comprehensive programs you may choose to minor in one of the following areas:

• game production management (available only for game development and Entrepreneurship)

• marketing

• Operations management

FACULTY OF buSINESS aNd INFOrmaTION TEChNOLOgy

All aspects of learning at UOIT make full use of our technology-enriched learning environment.

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FACULTY OF EduCaTIONeducation. uoit.ca

We offer four distinct undergraduate programs – the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Adult Education and Digital Technology (AEDT), the Concurrent Bachelor of Science (BSc)(Hons)/Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, the one-year Consecutive BEd-Primary/Junior (P/J) program and the one-year Consecutive BEd-Intermediate/Senior (I/S) program.At UOIT’s Faculty of Education you will experience a leading-edge, technology-enriched program that prepares you to teach at either the Primary/Junior level (junior kindergarten to Grade 6), the Intermediate/Senior level (Grades 7 to 12), or to teach adults in workplace-based education and training programs, non-formal learning environments, or social services and community education settings.

The BA AEDT is a fully online program in which students learn theories and practices that support technology-enabled adult learning in contexts beyond the Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system.

Concurrent and Consecutive BEd students participate in a variety of field experience placements in local elementary and/or secondary schools. Concurrent students graduate with more than 100 days of school experience and Consecutive students will have 60 days of school experience.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Adult Education and Digital TechnologyThe Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Adult Education and Digital Technology (AEDT) program recognizes the growing importance and the current trends in formal and informal lifelong learning as professional development needs expand across academic, corporate, non-profit and volunteer sectors.

AEDT emphasizes real-world, problem-based learning to provide you with the best opportunities to develop job ready skills in training and instruction using digital technology.

The fully online courses are designed to allow access from a wide range of mobile devices promoting an anyplace, anytime learning culture. Mobile-enabled video conferencing tutorials provide a rich, collaborative learning environment.

For Pathways diploma-to-degree options, please see page 46.


• College educator

• Corporate educator

• human resources manager

• Instructional designer

• military trainer

• policy developer

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Concurrent Bachelor of EducationThis program will give you the academic background and critical skills to thrive in the classroom. Offered in co-operation with UOIT’s Faculty of Science, our Concurrent BSc (Hons)/BEd program allows you to earn two degrees, and prepares you to teach science and/or math at the I/S level (Grades 7 to 12). While taking the minimum 10 courses in your first teachable subject and six courses in your second teachable subject, you fulfil the requirements for your BSc degree.

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• biology

• Chemistry

• mathematics

• physics

Consecutive Bachelor of EducationThis program is for students who hold an appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognized university. Our intensive one-year Consecutive BEd program prepares you to teach elementary and/or secondary school. Technology use in the classroom is emphasized to make your teaching and learning experience more dynamic and effective. You will develop the communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success.

consecutive BAchelor oF educAtion (priMAry/Junior)This one-year program prepares you to be an elementary school teacher (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6) with strengths in science, mathematics, literacy and technology.

consecutive BAchelor oF educAtion (interMediAte/senior)This one-year program prepares you to teach Grades 7 to 12 with expertise in two of the following teachable subject areas:

• biology

• Chemistry

• English

• general Science

• geography

• health and physical Education

• history

• mathematics

• physics

• visual arts


• Child and youth counsellor

• Educational publishing

• Elementary school teacher

• Secondary school teacher

• Special education resource teacher

• Trainer in private and public sector organizations

• youth worker

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FACULTY OF ENErgy SySTEmS aNd NuCLEar SCIENCEnuclear. uoit.ca

Engineers and scientists who possess knowledge of the safe, efficient generation and use of energy sources, including nuclear, wind, solar, hydro, fossil fuels, geothermal and emerging technologies, have significant employment opportunities in a variety of fields.The programs offered in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science (FESNS) have been designed in consultation with key industry representatives in the fields of energy and radiation. The programs will provide you with the skills necessary to apply the theory learned in the classroom to the real needs of the industry.

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There is a growing need for engineers with management skills. UOIT offers an innovative management option. You can choose to complement the technical studies of your engineering program with business and management courses, by applying for the five-year Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours) program in your upper years.


Nuclear Engineering students learn on Ontario Power Generation’s only off-site full-scope virtual CANDU 9 simulator in the world, designed for the Pickering and Darlington nuclear-electric generating units.

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)MAJOR

nucleAr engineeringYou will be introduced to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining to plant operation to waste management. The curriculum includes courses in nuclear plant chemistry, nuclear materials and heat transport, steam-generation systems, nuclear physics, and plant design. Not only will you examine the current operational fleet of reactors, you will apply your growing knowledge to the future generation of reactors (e.g. supercritical-water reactors, fast reactors and fusion reactors).

The program is structured to integrate laboratory courses, field trips and research projects with core course material in order to provide the maximum experience within this exciting, challenging and essential field. Within the program you will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship and co-op option.


• Fuel manufacturing and waste management

• Nuclear engineering

• Nuclear power plant design and operation

Bachelor of Science (Honours)MAJOR

heAlth physics And rAdiAtion scienceEnergy supply, medicine, agriculture, national security, manufacturing and resource-based industries are all examples of where the uses of radioactive materials or radiation-generating machines are an essential part of operations. Radiation is also used to study materials and matter on the atomic scale. Recently radiation science has witnessed huge advances in techniques for material science using advanced radiation sources.

The curriculum is a combination of fundamental radiation science, technological methods and applications that will prepare you to lead and succeed in your future career. Within the program you will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship and co-op option.


• Environmental safety

• Non-destructive material testing

• radiation applications in health care

• radiation protection

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FACULTY OF ENgINEErINg aNd appLIEd SCIENCEengineering. uoit.ca

An Engineering degree from UOIT puts you on the path towards an exciting career developing creative solutions to address global problems and turning great ideas into new, sustainable products.Innovative programs within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) develop high-quality engineers through teaching and research excellence.

Our programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board; ensuring you have the academic qualifications necessary for registration as a professional engineer in Canada when you graduate.

FEAS also provides practical internship, work placement and career opportunities with leading employers.

FOuNdaTION yEar

All FEAS students begin with a common program of study. You will gain an in-depth understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing and technical communications, which form the foundation of all engineering disciplines. During the foundation year you will learn about the various engineering programs available, giving you the necessary knowledge to make an informed decision regarding the discipline you wish to pursue.

maNagEmENT OpTION

There is a growing need for engineers with management skills. You can choose to complement the technical studies of your engineering program with business and management courses by pursuing the five-year Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours) program in your upper years of study.

The Automotive Centre of Excellence is home to one of the largest and most sophisticated climatic wind tunnels on the planet. In this test chamber wind speeds can exceed 240 kilometres an hour, temperatures range from minus 40 to plus 60 degrees Celsius and relative humidity ranges from five to 95 per cent.

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)MAJORS

AutoMotive engineeringThe Automotive Engineering program is designed to prepare engineers to meet the urgent need for advancements in transportation systems by accelerating research and development into alternative technologies such as electric and fuel-cell driven vehicles. The cars, planes, motorcycles and trucks of tomorrow will be clean, green and transformative – and designed by automotive engineers being trained today. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship.


• automation and control

• automotive design

• automotive production, maintenance, repair and testing

• automotive research and development

• Engineering sales and marketing

• manufacturing of vehicles and components

• Systems engineering and integration

electricAl engineeringThis program focuses on the design and manufacturing of electrical and computer technologies and their component parts, as well as the integration of electrical components into complex systems. You will be prepared to find innovative solutions that lead to rapid advances in technology essential to the electrical and computer industry sectors. The sectors include but are not limited to computers, electronics, telecommunications, wireless communications, control systems and power transmission. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship.


• Control systems for vehicles and other applications

• Electrical power generation and distribution

• Integrated circuits and microelectronics

• Laser technology and photonics

• Speech, image and video signal processing

• wireless transmission systems

MAnuFActuring engineeringThe only accredited program of its kind in Canada, this program is all about the design and improvement of high-tech systems for the production and manufacturing of products, including the development and application of advanced technologies such as robotics, automation, new materials and intelligent controls. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship.


• Economic analysis and accounting

• manufacturing system and facility design

• Operations analysis and management

• process design and control

• product design and development

• Systems engineering and integration

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MechAnicAl engineeringMechanical engineering overlaps with other engineering disciplines – electrical, chemical, civil, computer and software to name a few. It is interdisciplinary and one of the broadest engineering disciplines. You can pursue the comprehensive program or one of two specializations: Energy Engineering or Mechatronics. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship.


• Environmental systems

• heavy and precision machinery

• manufacturing and operations

• power generation

• Quality assurance and maintenance

• research and development of new technologies

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIzATIONS

energy engineeringA strong, vibrant economy requires responsible energy management. Energy engineering is increasingly focused on the efficient and environmentally benign use of energy systems, as well as energy security and reliability. You will specialize in all aspects of energy, from its generation to its end use, including energy conversion, storage, transportation and distribution.


• design of engines and systems for power generation

• Energy systems simulation and management

• heating and cooling of buildings

• refrigeration

• Transportation systems

mecHAtronics engineeringMechatronics engineering involves the design and application of intelligent, computer-controlled electromechanical systems. It facilitates the development of products and processes with significantly enhanced function and performance. This specialization will expose you to the integration of electronics and mechanical systems using automated and intelligent computer-control systems to produce new devices such as artificial hearts, anti-lock braking systems, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology.


• advanced control systems

• design of robotics and automation solutions

• development of advanced automotive and aerospace systems

• development of manufacturing technologies

• research and development of advanced industry and consumer products, such as digital cameras

soFtwAre engineeringThis elite program is focused on the development and utilization of computer software as well as the design of computers, the integration of software into computer systems and the applications of software systems. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue an internship.


• design of software systems, networks and information systems

• design special-effects, animation, visualization and entertainment software

• develop productivity, database and business solution software

• Electronics, mechatronics and robotics

• maintenance, repair and testing of software designs

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In the Clean Energy Research Laboratory, researchers are working on the world’s first lab-scale demonstration of a copper-chlorine cycle for thermochemical water splitting and nuclear hydrogen production.

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FACULTY OF hEaLTh SCIENCEShealthsciences. uoit.ca

The degree programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) are designed to prepare graduates for rewarding careers in the 21st century.The increasing complexity of the health-science and health-care industries has placed a growing importance on the skills required of the health-care professional. As leaders in health sciences, we are responding to these challenges by integrating advanced technologies, learning methodologies, innovative research and strong community partners in an interprofessional environment, to deliver leading-edge programs. These programs will inspire your commitment to health, inquiry and social responsibility.

You will acquire the foundations for excellence in clinical practice along with the lifelong learning, research, teamwork and leadership skills essential for a successful career in the health field.


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Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)This program has a strong interdisciplinary focus weaving together physiological, sociological and epidemiological perspectives on major health issues. It will introduce you to a broad-based curriculum, enabling you to explore the diverse aspects of health-care delivery, health promotion, disease prevention and human wellness while pursuing studies that build on your particular interests.

You will receive an education that will open doors to challenging careers across a variety of health-related disciplines or lead to graduate studies in Health Science or professional degree studies such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medicine or chiropractic.

All FHS students can apply for a fourth-year research practicum that extends throughout their final year of studies. Working under the direction of a research tutor (both UOIT and community-based), you will receive a practical experience that exemplifies the collaborative research process while providing you with a valued opportunity to apply your knowledge in an actual research setting.

HEALTH SCIENCE SPECIALIzATIONS

huMAn heAlth scienceThis specialization focuses on the fundamental areas of science as it relates to human health and disease, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology and neurophysiology. You will take upper-year electives that extend knowledge in these core areas as well as integrate critical knowledge and understanding of the health-care system in Canada.


• business and industry (e.g. regulatory affairs, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research or quality assurance)

• government agencies (e.g. quality assurance, biosafety, regulatory affairs)

• health-care laboratory administration

• Laboratory research assistant

puBlic heAlthPublic health considers health from the perspective of communities, from the neighbourhood level to national and international communities. This specialization focuses on maintaining and improving health from the perspective of disease prevention and health promotion. You will learn about the health status of populations, inequities in health, the determinants of health and illness, strategies for health promotion, disease and injury prevention and health protection, as well as the factors that influence the delivery and use of health services.


• Environmental health

• health promotion program co-ordinator

• Injury prevention specialist

• Occupational health and safety co-ordinator

• policy analyst

• public and non-profit sector administration and/or policy development

• rehabilitation specialist

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kinesiologyThis major is directed toward the scientific understanding of human movement including the behavioural, biomechanical, physiological and psychological aspects.

The practice of kinesiology also requires understanding the role and safe application of exercise for rehabilitation and health improvement. This major will also provide the background preparation to enable you to safely prescribe individualized exercise programs to improve or maintain the health, functional capacity and overall well-being of a range of healthy and clinical populations.

Kinesiology is now a regulated health profession in Ontario and this major aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge you will need to function as a health professional and write the competency exam to become a registered kinesiologist. You will have the opportunity to apply for Athletic Therapy or Applied Kinesiology internship opportunities in your fourth year of studies.

KINESIOLOGY SPECIALIzATIONS

exercise scienceThis specialization is for students wishing to pursue postgraduate study in areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise rehabilitation, human neurophysiology or applied bioscience. It will also prepare you to pursue professional programs such as medicine, occupational and physical therapy, and chiropractic.

HeAltH AnD wellnessThis specialization is intended for students who are more interested in the health promotion and health policy aspects of kinesiology. It will prepare you for postgraduate studies in community health or a career in health policy or promotion with a special interest in exercise for health. It will also prepare you to pursue professional programs such as medicine, occupational and physical therapy, and chiropractic.

reHAbilitAtionA special opportunity also exists for students interested in becoming a chiropractor. An agreement between UOIT and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) enables up to 10 qualified students per year to complete a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) degree with a major in Kinesiology and a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree in seven years, instead of eight.


• Ergonomics specialist

• Fitness and health promotion

• Fitness tester, trainer, consultant, manager

• medical equipment supply and consulting

• Orthotics and prosthetics (after further study)

• registered kinesiologist

• Sports management

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MedicAl lABorAtory scienceModern health care has become increasingly dependent on complex laboratory tests, the results of which aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.

This program will provide you with fundamental knowledge and skills in biological, physical and health sciences. The medical laboratory science specific courses cover five laboratory disciplines: biochemistry, hematology, histotechnology, microbiology and transfusion science. These courses emphasize the development of strong interpersonal, technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. The consolidation of these skills occurs during the two-semester practicum placement in the fourth year of the program.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association. Upon completion you will be eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science national certification examination and subsequently work in all Canadian provinces and territories.


• administrative and/or policy development position in hospitals, the Local health Integration Network and government

• biotechnology and pharmaceutical researcher

• reagent, instrument and pharmaceutical sales representative

• registered medical laboratory technologist (mLT) working in public-health laboratories

• registered mLT working in diagnostic laboratories in hospitals and the private sector

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)This program prepares professional nurses who are committed to excellence and innovation in assessing and meeting the nursing needs of society, and to develop and transmit knowledge regarding nursing practice and the human experience of health, illness and healing.

This fully integrated partnership between UOIT and Durham College provides you with collaborative learning activities, which allow you to take an active role in your own learning. You will be prepared for lifelong learning, through the development of research, teamwork, practice and leadership skills that are essential for nursing practice. In addition, our state-of-the-art nursing labs provide you with practical, hands-on experience in hospital and home-care settings with the latest technology right at your fingertips.

Graduates of the BScN program are prepared to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination through the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) to become a registered nurse.


• health administration and management

• health and clinical data analysis

• health policy and promotion

• registered nurse

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FACULTY OF SCIENCEscience. uoit.ca

Our undergraduate programs offer a strong foundation in each science discipline and specializations within them that are relevant to the real world.You will learn in modern, well-equipped laboratories and our small class sizes will provide you with personal attention from professors and staff. In addition, we offer co-operative education programs, internships and undergraduate research opportunities that will help reduce your educational costs while providing you with valuable work experience. All of this will position you for a wide range of successful careers including working with government agencies, private and consulting companies or marketing firms. You will also be prepared to pursue a BEd degree through UOIT’s Consecutive Education program, graduate studies or post-degree studies such as law or medical school.


Bachelor of Science (Honours)All Faculty of Science students begin their university career with a common program of study.

Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science and Calculus courses will give you a powerful understanding of the basis of life, the basic governing principles of the universe, the reactions and transformations of matter, the use of computers in today’s society and the mathematical language used to describe the universe.


• Laboratory scientist (analytical, development and research)

• Scientist (agriculture, biotechnology, energy industries, food and pharmaceutical)

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If you are interested in managerial and leadership roles in commercial and industrial scientific enterprises, you should consider the five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program. This program includes 10 courses in Business and Management taken in the final year. Graduates gain a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including financial management, accounting, operations, human resources management and marketing management.

MAJORS

Applied And industriAl MAtheMAticsMathematics is a key component of problem solving, from the modelling of atmospheric physics to the complexities of managing risk in financial markets.

You will learn concepts, principles, qualitative and quantitative methods, and innovative problem-solving skills. Additionally, you will gain valuable experience by exploring algorithms and software used in your courses and by means of relevant, work-related research projects. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue a co-op option.


• academia and research

• actuary

• analyst

• Communications technology companies

• Financial services (banking and financial sector)

• government agencies (Statistics Canada, department of National defence)

• Insurance companies

• manufacturing industry

• Secondary school teacher (through uOIT’s Concurrent or Consecutive Education programs)

Science graduates have in-demand problem-solving skills sought by employers.

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BiologicAl scienceBiological science is the study of life at its most fundamental level. The foundational areas of cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry and developmental biology are mastered in this program.

As you proceed through the program, you have access to specialized courses such as Bioethics, Neuroscience, Functional Genomics and Proteomics. All Biological Science program specializations have common courses during the first two years, allowing for flexibility and transfer between specializations. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue a co-op option.


• Environmental sector (Environmental Toxicology specialization)

• Food industry

• government or private research laboratory

• pharmaceutical sector (pharmaceutical biotechnology specialization)


BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE SPECIALIzATIONS

complementAry stuDiesThis specialization provides a broad coverage of fundamental topics in biology. By selecting this study stream you can work with a student advisor to create a customized Biological Science program map to match your interests and career plans.

environmentAl toxicologyEnvironmental toxicology is an interdisciplinary applied field involving health, agriculture, urban development and industry. Within this specialization you will develop a strong base in biology and chemistry, with a focus on physiology, biochemistry, environmental science and environmental chemistry.

life sciencesThis specialization consists of an integrated and focused concentration on biology and chemistry, with additional courses in Neuroscience and Human Anatomy. You will gain a detailed understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body, how the brain and nervous systems work, and what happens when the brain becomes damaged, disorganized and degenerates.

By means of its broad science foundation and its human biology focus, this program provides an excellent basis for writing the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) exam and for satisfying course requirements for applying to medical school.

pHArmAceuticAl biotecHnologyBiotechnology is a rapidly growing area with many applications in health, agriculture and industry. This specialization combines a primary emphasis on biology and chemistry with molecular and cell biology, and microbiology. You will also build a strong understanding of immunology, biochemistry and physiology.

The Aquatic Toxicology Lab is a leading-edge 20,000-litre wet lab.

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cheMistryFrom the experimental to the theoretical, UOIT exposes you to all major fields of chemistry: physical, analytical, organic, inorganic and biochemistry. You can choose to specialize in either Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Biological Chemistry or follow the comprehensive program. This program will prepare you for graduate and other post-degree studies such as medicine, pharmacy or dentistry. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue a co-op option.


• biotechnology sector (biological Chemistry specialization)

• Chemical processing

• Environmental sector

• Food industry (biological Chemistry specialization)


• marketing (chemical or publishing industry)

• pharmaceutical industry (pharmaceutical Chemistry specialization)


CHEMISTRY SPECIALIzATIONS

biologicAl cHemistryThis specialization will provide you with a detailed understanding of the biological processes at the molecular level.

pHArmAceuticAl cHemistryThis specialization provides an integrated base in chemical science fundamental to the pharmaceutical industry.

coMputing scienceComputing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their implementation and application in computer systems. Our program explores concepts, principles, qualitative and quantitative methods, innovative problem-solving skills and practical applications. You can choose to specialize in Digital Media or follow the comprehensive program. Graduates understand the principles of information technology and communications relevant to science and related fields using computer-based tools to access information and are prepared to adapt easily to new technologies. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue a co-op option.


• Computer consultancy

• Computer programming

• gaming and media sectors (digital media specialization)

• Information technology

• Software engineering

• Systems analysis

• Technical support analysis

COMPUTING SCIENCE SPECIALIzATION

DigitAl meDiAInteractive computer applications such as sound, images, graphics and video are an area of explosive growth in computing science. Entertainment, media, education, advertising and telecommunications are being profoundly impacted as computer games, educational software, mobile devices, advertising and location-based services become pervasive and replace traditional media. Designed to complement our Game Development and Entrepreneurship program, this program explicitly addresses the underlying technologies used in game development and other forms of digital media through the science that informs it.

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Forensic scienceForensic science is an emerging interdisciplinary area drawing strongly upon social science to apply scientific principles to the analysis of evidence for legal investigations. Our program is distinguished by a strong scientific foundation with additional focused courses such as Crime Scene Science, Criminalistics, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Biology, as well as Forensic Drug Chemistry and Toxicology. You will be equipped with tablet computers and regularly use our innovative Crime Scene House, Forensic Ecology Facility and Forensic Laboratory; all of which will help you further your skills as a forensic scientist.

As a Forensic Science student you must choose a specialization and you will follow a customized Forensic Science program map to match your interests and career plans. You can choose from one of four specializations: Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Physics and Forensic Psychology.

Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue a forensic-related internship during your fourth year.


• Forensic scientist


• government agencies (customs and immigration or document examination)

• Insurance and fraud investigation

• marketing (publishing industry)

• police services

FORENSIC SCIENCE SPECIALIzATIONS

forensic biologyThis specialization provides additional courses in the biological sciences, such as Population Genetics and Advanced Forensic Biology. This area of study is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in molecular biology.

forensic cHemistryThe Forensic Chemistry specialization provides additional courses, which include Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Fire Investigation, if you wish to further your skills in analytical instrumentation, analysis of fire accelerants and toxicology.

forensic pHysicsThis specialization, while still strong in biology and chemistry, allows you to explore an additional aspect of forensic science. You will take courses such as Electricity and Magnetism as well as Forensic Physics in order to more fully understand the mechanics of bloodstain patterns and vehicle collision investigations.

forensic psycHologyThis specialization is not to be confused with the Forensic Psychology degree offered in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH). Students enrolled in this program will obtain a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science degree but will also have the unique opportunity to participate in numerous Forensic Psychology courses offered through FSSH. You will develop your biological and chemical science skills while also obtaining a strong knowledge base of human behaviour.

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physicAl scienceThis program provides a personalized course of study of the physical sciences of chemistry, computing science, mathematics and physics. Working with an academic advisor, we help you customize a program that matches your interests and career plans. You will be prepared for graduate or other post-degree studies such as law, pharmacy and dentistry. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue a co-op option.


• government agencies (research laboratory or department of National defence)



physicsForce, motion, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and the structure of matter all lay at the heart of natural sciences and technology. You will benefit from exposure to the cutting-edge research interests of faculty members in renewable energy, semiconductor devices, microelectronics, materials science, biophysics, computational physics and astrophysics. This program will prepare you for graduate or other post-degree studies such as physics, material science, modelling, law, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or physiotherapy. Within this program you will also have the opportunity to pursue a co-op option.

As a Physics student you can pursue the comprehensive program or one of two specializations: Astrophysics or Energy and Environmental Physics.


• Forensic scientist

• governmental agencies (customs and immigration, document examination, research laboratories or the department of National defence)

• Insurance company claims investigation


• police agency (after required training)


PHYSICS SPECIALIzATIONS

AstropHysicsThe Astrophysics specialization focuses strongly on astronomy and astrophysics by providing both a strong base in the underlying physics of astronomy as well as knowledge of specific tools and techniques of astrophysics.

energy AnD environmentAl pHysicsThis specialization is designed to meet the urgent demand for graduates with the knowledge and skills to address global issues of escalating energy consumption and declining resources. This specialization in physics is unique in Canada. It emphasizes expertise in alternative and conventional energy and the scientific principles underlying the development of novel and economical means of generating and harvesting energy, while simultaneously minimizing their environmental impact.

Dr. Rupinder Brar, a Physics lecturer, won the 2010 TVOntario Best Lecturer competition.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Bachelor of Science (Honours)/ Bachelor of Education (Concurrent)The Concurrent BSc (Hons)/BEd program allows you to earn two degrees and prepares you to teach science and/or math at the intermediate/senior level (Grades 7 to 12). For a detailed program description please see page 25.

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FACULTY OF SOCIaL SCIENCE aNd humaNITIESsocialscienceandhumanities. uoit.ca

The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) is guided by a strong commitment to our students, a creative mindset, and an awareness of the local, regional, national and global world in which the university exists.FSSH is ready to partner with you so you can take your place as an independent thinker and an active and contributing leader in a rapidly changing social, political and natural environment.


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Located downtown, Bordessa Hall is a 2,800-square-metre, five-storey facility that includes four large classrooms, labs, study space for undergraduate and graduate students, a student lounge, a boardroom and faculty offices.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)MAJORS

coMMunicAtionYou will gain a strong foundation in the theory and practice of communication with an emphasis on digital media and social justice and equity. Our broadly-based liberal education in communication studies is designed to build professionally relevant skills within this area of study. The curriculum explores crucial developments in human communication, from oral traditions and the emergence of literacy to the development of contemporary social media, with an emphasis on how changes in communication technologies and practices shape culture and society.

You can pursue the comprehensive program or one of two specializations: Digital Media, Culture and Society; or Globalization, Communication and Social Change.


• advertising executive

• Communications director

• Journalist

• marketing manager

• public relations specialist

• web communications manager

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIzATIONS

DigitAl meDiA, culture AnD societyThis specialization is designed to explore the impact of the digital culture and media industry sector. You will examine the social, political and economic transformations brought about by digital media, from gaming to social media. You will also have opportunities to experiment with software programming and digital storytelling.

globAlizAtion, communicAtion AnD sociAl cHAngeThis specialization examines how communication can be used to bring about social change and promote social equality in a globalized world. You will study the relationship between communication and social change in different local and global settings and examine the role of those involved in community development, foreign and domestic policy and politics, and social activism.

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coMMunity developMent And policy studiesOur program emphasizes strategies for creating sustainable community development policies, which target improved quality of life and address important community justice and planning issues.

This interdisciplinary major draws on faculty strengths in political science, sociology, public policy, geography, philosophy, legal studies and economics to give you a multidisciplinary integrated background and an appreciation and mastery of community development theory and practice. This program will also prepare you to pursue graduate studies in sociology, policy studies or related disciplines.


• Community organizations

• Fundraising

• government policy analysis and development

• graduate studies in sociology, policy studies or related disciplines

• International aid/ development worker

• Not-for-profit agencies

• Outreach co-ordinator

• youth worker

criMinology And JusticeIf you are looking to pursue a career in criminology, justice, social service or prepare for graduate school or law school, this program will be useful as it provides an extensive understanding of crime and the justice system.


• human rights advocate/community activist

• government researcher and policy analyst

• police officer (after required training)

• probation/parole officer

• Social services

• various criminal justice agencies

CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE SPECIALIzATIONS

criminAl JusticeYou will explore the foundations of historical and contemporary patterns of social control, and then turn to more focused consideration of the three main institutions of formal control: police, courts and corrections.

genDer, sexuAlities AnD JusticeThis specialization is designed for an in-depth exploration of the important and under-studied intersection between gender, sexualities and crime. You will examine topics such as the social construction of sexualities and gender, theoretical explanations for male and female offending, and the differential experiences of men, women and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual communities within the criminal justice system.

rAce, etHnicity AnD JusticeThis specialization provides historical and sociological perspectives on the intersection of race/ethnicity, crime and criminal justice. You will discover how practices of criminal justice come to reflect aspects of societal organization, including inequality, conflict and social change.

youtH, crime AnD JusticeYou will study youth offending and victimization, as well as systems of youth justice in Canada and elsewhere. Particular emphasis is given to contemporary issues in youth justice and the effectiveness of the justice system in dealing with young people who come into conflict with the law.

FSSH is located near numerous local government offices, a television news station, professional services, social service providers and steps away from the regional courthouse. Close proximity to these agencies and facilities fosters opportunities to observe and participate in stimulating intellectual debate and provide an outstanding environment for real-life learning.

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Forensic psychologyYou will complete coursework in the core areas of psychology: social, cognitive, developmental, abnormal, as well as research methods and data analysis. You will take a variety of forensic psychology courses, which reflect the application of psychology to crime, policing, the courts, corrections and other aspects of the justice system. You will also take courses, concentrations or minors in areas such as criminology, legal studies, health and neuroscience with the objective of developing unique knowledge and skill sets.


• Child protection worker

• Corrections officer

• Crime prevention co-ordinator

• Law enforcement officer

• mental health technician

• probation manager

• psychologist (after further study)

• residential youth counsellor

legAl studiesThis program provides an extensive understanding of socio-legal law, including such areas as human rights, international law, alternative dispute resolution, and information and privacy law. The program prepares you for a variety of career and/or graduate study pursuits requiring critical thinking and analysis skills.


• human rights advocacy

• Legal research and analysis

• mediation/dispute resolution

LEGAL STUDIES SPECIALIzATIONS

AlternAtive Dispute resolutionAlternative dispute resolution typically includes arbitration, mediation, early neutral evaluation, and conciliation and sentencing circles. It also offers a less-expensive and faster alternative to settling disputes and disagreements. You will learn about the increasing importance placed on alternative ways of solving disputes outside the courtroom.

HumAn rigHts lAwOne of the major components of Canadian and international law is human rights. This specialization will teach you the complex relationship between the law, rights and the state, while being exposed to Canadian and international human rights discourse and instruments.

informAtion lAwChanging technology has brought about new challenges to the legal and social control systems in modern society. You will examine a variety of emerging socio-legal issues that have resulted from rapid technological development, including law and technology, intellectual property, communication law, cybercrime and privacy law.

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paThwayS – DIPLOMA TO DEGREEuoit.ca/pathways

Through our Pathways diploma-to-degree programs you can turn your Ontario college diploma into a UOIT degree in as little as two years.Our Pathways programs provide numerous opportunities to apply the credits you earned at college toward a university degree and expand your career options when you graduate. Some programs offer direct entry and others require completion of specific bridge courses. Additional eligible programs, including institution-specific programs, are listed on the ONTransfer website, ontransfer.ca.

Graduates of an Ontario college or advanced diploma program not listed under the specific admission requirements should contact UOIT’s Admissions office to determine their admission eligibility.

See page 55 for additional information on applying from other colleges and universities.

Adult educAtion And digitAl technology (Aedt)Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours)

graduates with a relevant Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

Students will be granted 60 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BA in AEDT degree.

OUAC CODE DSV

Allied heAlth sciencesBachelor of Allied Health Sciences (BAHSc) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma in one of the programs listed below, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

• addictions and mental health*

• biomedical Engineering Technology

• dental hygiene

• health Information management

• massage Therapy

• medical Laboratory Technician

• medical Laboratory Technology

• Nursing (rpN and rN)

• Occupational Therapist assistant

• Opticianry

• paramedicine

• pharmacy Technician

• physiotherapist assistant

• respiratory Therapy* Graduate certificate must be presented concurrently with a

college diploma or university degree.

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with a minimum C+ grade in each course, will be granted 57 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BAHSc (Hons) degree.

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BiologicAl science – direct entryBachelor of Science (BSc) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college advanced diploma in biotechnology Technologist*, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

* Excluding Ontario college advanced diploma in Biotechnologist – Forensics.

Students will be granted 60 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BSc in Biological Science degree.

OUAC CODE DSX

coMMerce BridgeBachelor of Commerce (BCom) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with a minimum C grade in each course, will matriculate into the four-year BCom (Hons) program and will be granted 45 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BCom (Hons) degree.

Students from a two-year Ontario college diploma in Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources or Operations have the option to receive 45 specific transfer credit hours and matriculate into the four-year BCom (Hons) program or to successfully complete the bridge courses, with a minimum C grade in each course, receive 45 block transfer credit hours and matriculate into the four-year BCom (Hons) program.

OUAC CODE DBB

coMMerce – direct entryBachelor of Commerce (BCom) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college advanced business administration diploma in one of the programs listed below, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

• accounting

• Finance

• human resources

• marketing

• Operations

Students will be granted 60 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BCom (Hons) degree. Students will have the opportunity to major in the same program they graduated from in college, or enter the comprehensive program.*

* Students with a diploma in Operations must enter the comprehensive stream.

OUAC CODE DBR

coMMunicAtion BridgeBachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college advanced diploma in one of the programs listed below, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

• advertising and marketing Communications management

• print and broadcast Journalism

• public relations

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with an overall B- average and no D grade, will matriculate into the four-year BA (Hons) in Communication program and will be granted 54 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BA (Hons) degree.

OUAC CODE DDB

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criMinology And Justice BridgeBachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology and Justice (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma in one of the programs listed below will be considered for admission.

• Child and youth worker

• Community and Justice Services

• Correctional worker

• police Foundations

• protection, Security and Investigation

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with an overall B- average and no D grade, will matriculate into the four-year BA (Hons) in Criminology and Justice program and will be granted 48 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BA (Hons) degree.

OUAC CODE DAB

criMinology And Justice BridgeYOUTH, CRIME AND JUSTICE SPECIALIzATION

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology and Justice (Honours)

graduates with a graduate certificate in youth Corrections and Interventions presented concurrently with an Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma in one of the programs listed below will be considered for admission.

• Child and youth worker

• Community and Justice Services

• Correctional worker

• Court and Tribunal agent

• Law Clerk

• Legal administration

• paralegal

• police Foundations

• protection, Security and Investigation

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with an overall B- average and no D grade, will matriculate into the four-year BA (Hons) in Criminology and Justice program – Youth, Crime and Justice specialization and will be granted 54 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BA (Hons) degree.

OUAC CODE DAB

heAlth sciences – kinesiology HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPECIALIzATION

Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college diploma in Fitness and health promotion, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission. It is recommended that students complete biology (SbI4u) or a post-secondary equivalent.

Students will be granted 33 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BHSc (Hons) degree.

OUAC CODE DKN

inForMAtion technology BridgeGAME DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma in game development or related program, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with a minimum C grade in each course, will matriculate into the four-year BIT (Hons) program and will be granted 45 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BIT (Hons) degree.

OUAC CODE DGB

inForMAtion technology BridgeINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma in Computer Systems Technology or related program, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

Graduates with an Ontario college diploma in Computer Programming or Computer Systems Technician who successfully complete the bridge courses, with a minimum C grade in each course, receive 45 transfer credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BIT (Hons) degree.

Graduates with an Ontario college advanced diploma in Computer Engineering Technology or Computer Programmer Analyst who successfully complete the bridge courses, with a minimum C grade in each course, receive 51 transfer credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BIT (Hons) degree.

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inForMAtion technology – networking And inForMAtion technology security – direct entryBachelor of Information Technology (BIT) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college advanced diploma in Computer Systems Technology or related program*, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

* Program must contain a sufficient amount of Cisco Certified content.

Students will be granted 60 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BIT (Hons) degree.

OUAC CODE DIN

legAl studies BridgeBachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma in one of the programs listed below will be considered for admission.

• Court and Tribunal agent

• Law Clerk

• Legal administration

• paralegal

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with an overall B- average and no D grade, will matriculate into the four-year BA (Hons) in Legal Studies program and will be granted 48 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BA (Hons) degree.

OUAC CODE DAG

nucleAr power BridgeBachelor of Applied Science (BASc) (Honours)

graduates with an Ontario college advanced diploma in one of the programs listed below, with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for admission.

• Chemical Engineering Technology

• Computer Engineering Technology

• Electrical Engineering Technologist

• Electro-mechanical Engineering Technology

• Electronics Engineering Technology

• manufacturing Engineering Technology

• mechanical Engineering Technology

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with a minimum overall C average, will matriculate into the four-year BASc (Hons) in Nuclear Power program and will be granted 33 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BASc (Hons) degree.

OUAC CODE DNB

nursingBachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Honours)

graduates with an approved practical Nursing (pN) Ontario college diploma with a minimum mid-70s average will be considered for admission. In addition, applicants must hold a current certificate of competence with no restrictions from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Students who successfully complete the bridge courses, with a minimum C grade in each course, will matriculate into second-year standing within the BScN (Hons) program and will be granted 33 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BScN (Hons) degree.

Collaboration with Durham College: DHRCollaboration with Georgian College: DHB

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LOCaL STudENTSSTudENTS LIvINg IN rESIdENCE

INTErNaTIONaL STudENTS

TuITION* $5,865 to $8,914 $5,865 to $8,914 $17,592 to $20,513

aNCILLary FEES $921 $921 $921

TEChNOLOgy-ENrIChEd LEarNINg FEE* $898 to $993 $898 to $993 $898 to $993

TExTbOOkS* $1,010 to $2,150 $1,010 to $2,150 $1,010 to $2,150

u-paSS $154 $154 $154

STudENT OrgaNIzaTION FEES $175 $175 $175

ON-CampuS rESIdENCE** - $5,280 to $6,650 $5,280 to $6,650

mEaL pLaN*** - $4,151 to $5,044 $4,151 to $5,044

TOTaL avEragE COST $9,023 to $13,307 $18,454 to $25,001 $30,181 to $36,600

* Dependent upon program of study.** Dependent upon room selected. Prices are for the 2013 - 2014 academic year.*** Dependent upon plan. Prices are for the 2013 - 2014 academic year.

For a complete list of tuition and fees please visit uoit.ca/fees.

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FINaNCINg yOur EduCaTION uoit.ca/safa

Because your education is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make, our Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) office works hard to ensure you have everything you need to meet your financial obligations.We are committed to assisting you with the financial aspect of your post-secondary experience and encourage you to take advantage of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), budget counselling and on-campus and summer employment opportunities to help offset the cost of your tuition, books and other fees. We offer a variety of scholarship awards and bursaries to help you meet the cost of a university education. In addition, thanks to the generosity of donors, there are a variety of other student awards available if you are in financial need and in good academic standing.

The OSAP program provides financial assistance for those who qualify. For more information about government loan programs, please visit osap.gov.on.ca.

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scHolArsHips requiring An ApplicAtionuoit.ca/scholarshipsIf you are a full-time Canadian secondary school student you can apply for the following awards. These awards are given to applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (minimum 85 per cent average) and exceptional leadership and community involvement.

ChaNCELLOr’S SChOLarShIp

one valued at $28,000 ($7,000 x four years)

prESIdENT’S SChOLarShIpS

two valued at $24,000 ($6,000 x four years)

FOuNdEr’S SChOLarShIpS

two valued at $20,000 ($5,000 x four years)

In support of the FIRST mission, UOIT is offering the FIRST Robotics Canada (FRC) Scholarship, one merit-based scholarship valued at $12,000 ($3,000 x four years). The recipient of this award will be a student in his or her final year of high school who is entering into an Engineering program at UOIT and who has participated on an FRC team during high school.

Applications for the above-noted scholarships are due by Friday, February 28, 2014. Applications are available at uoit.ca/entrancescholarships.

If you are an international secondary school student you can apply for UOIT’s Global Leadership Award (GLA). Valued at more than $11,000 and renewable annually, this award recognizes international secondary school applicants with strong academic and leadership abilities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for the GLA. Applications for the GLA are due by Monday, March 31, 2014.

scHolArsHips not requiring An ApplicAtionawards of recognitionThese awards recognize secondary school academic accomplishments in the following way:

$12,000 ($3,000 x four years) 95 per cent or higher

$8,000 ($2,000 x four years) 90 to 94.9 per cent



All UOIT scholarships and awards are subject to the following conditions:

• Values are subject to change

• Awards of recognition and scholarships are only available to students applying to UOIT from secondary school within 18 months of graduation

• Summer school and upgrading marks are not included in grade calculation for awards

• Students must not have previously attended a post-secondary institution

• Students must be enrolled full-time at UOIT

• Minimum GPA of 3.7 required for renewal

• Students may not hold more than one UOIT scholarship simultaneously

• UOIT reserves the right to determine acceptable academic credentials, grades and prerequisite courses to be used for admissions and awards.

UOIT strives to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to scholarships, awards and bursaries. If you are a student with a disability and your disability impacts your ability to take a full course load, UOIT’s Admissions and Scholarship Committee will review your application to determine if you meet all other criteria for the scholarship, award or bursary. Please contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities for further information uoit.ca/csd.

work-stuDy opportunitiesuoit.ca/safaThe UOIT University Works program provides job opportunities for students who would like to work a few hours each week.

The university offers many part-time jobs on campus, as well as full-time summer employment. Paid undergraduate research opportunities are also available for you to gain valuable experience working alongside your professors. You are encouraged to apply early to the University Works program if working is part of your financial plan.

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The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. UOIT reserves the right to determine acceptable academic credentials, grades and prerequisite courses used for admission and awards.

ApplicAnts from ontArio seconDAry scHoolsUOIT expects students applying for admission to undergraduate bachelor programs to present at minimum:

• an Ontario Secondary School diploma with a minimum of six 4u or 4m credits (or equivalent) or mature applicant status

• Credits, courses and minimum grades to satisfy the academic prerequisites of specific programs

Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria that includes school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance and due to space limitations, preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

ApplicAnts from seconDAry scHools in otHer cAnADiAn provincesAdmission equivalencies for secondary school applicants educated outside of Ontario but within Canada are available at uoit.ca/outofprovince.

pAtHwAys DiplomA-to-Degree progrAmsOur unique diploma-to-degree programs provide numerous opportunities to apply credits earned at college toward a university degree, expanding your career options when you graduate. For more information, see page 46 or visit uoit.ca/pathways.

mAture ApplicAntsA mature applicant is defined as one who:

• will have reached age 21 by december 31 of the year of application

• has been away from formal education for at least two years

• Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• has not completed any post-secondary education

• Is not eligible for admission as a secondary school graduate

Mature applicants may be admitted upon successful completion of secondary school-level courses in the prerequisite subjects for their intended program of study and must meet the minimum admission average.

stuDents Applying from otHer colleges AnD universitiesTransfer students must present a competitive average in the specific prerequisite subjects for their intended program of study. Prerequisite subject requirements may be met by a combination of secondary and post-secondary studies. Applicants must be in good academic standing at their previous post-secondary institution.

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PROGRAM DEGREE OUAC CODE

COmmErCEmaJOrS: AccoUNTiNG; FiNANcE; MARkETiNG; AND oRGANizATioNAl bEhAVioUR AND hUMAN REsoURcEs MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) DBC

gamE dEvELOpmENT aNd ENTrEprENEurShIp Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) DGD

NETwOrkINg aNd INFOrmaTION TEChNOLOgy SECurITy

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) DIT

ADMISSION PREREQUISITES ENG4U (with a minimum English grade of 60 per cent) and one of MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U (with a minimum math grade of 60 per cent).

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aduLT EduCaTION aNd dIgITaL TEChNOLOgy

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) DST

ADMISSION PREREQUISITES ENG4U

CONCurrENT SCIENCE/EduCaTION(INTErmEdIaTE/SENIOr)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)/ Bachelor of Education DSJ

ADMISSION PREREQUISITESENG4U, MHF4U and two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U. Combined minimum average of 75 per cent in math and science courses. It is recommended that all four of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and SPH4U be taken.

FACULTY OF ENErgy SySTEmS aNd NuCLEar SCIENCE


hEaLTh phySICS aNd radIaTION SCIENCE Bachelor of Science (Honours) DSR

NuCLEar ENgINEErINgBachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

DEN

ADMISSION PREREQUISITESENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U and SPH4U. Combined minimum average of 70 per cent in math and science courses with no grade below 60 per cent.

rEQuIrEmENTScourse coDe legenDENG4U Grade 12 university-level English

MHF4U Grade 12 university-level Advanced Functions

MCV4U Grade 12 university-level Calculus and Vectors

MDM4U Grade 12 university-level Mathematics of Data Management

SBI4U Grade 12 university-level Biology

SCH4U Grade 12 university-level Chemistry

SPH4U Grade 12 university-level Physics

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auTOmOTIvE ENgINEErINgBachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

DEA

ELECTrICaL ENgINEErINgBachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

DEE

maNuFaCTurINg ENgINEErINgBachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

DEM

mEChaNICaL ENgINEErINgCOmprEhENSIvE prOgram SpECIaLIzaTIONS: ENERGy ENGiNEERiNG; oR MEchATRoNics ENGiNEERiNG

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

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SOFTwarE ENgINEErINgBachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

DEW

ADMISSION PREREQUISITESENG4U (with a minimum English grade of 60 per cent), MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U and SPH4U. Combined minimum average of 70 per cent in math and science courses with no grade below 60 per cent.

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COLLabOraTIvE NurSINg(COLLabOraTIvE prOgram wITh durham COLLEgE)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) DHN

ADMISSION PREREQUISITESENG4U (with a minimum English grade of 60 per cent), SBI4U, SCH4U and one of MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U. Preference will be given to applicants with MHF4U or MCV4U. A minimum of 65 per cent in math courses is recommended.

hEaLTh SCIENCESpECIaLIzaTIONS: hUMAN hEAlTh sciENcE; oR PUblic hEAlTh

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) DHS

ADMISSION PREREQUISITESENG4U (with a minimum English grade of 60 per cent), SBI4U and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U. It is recommended that students interested in Human Health Science take SCH4U.

kINESIOLOgyOpTIONS: ExERcisE sciENcE; hEAlTh AND wEllNEss; AND REhAbiliTATioN

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) DKN

ADMISSION PREREQUISITESENG4U (with a minimum English grade of 60 per cent), SBI4U and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U. It is recommended that students interested in Exercise Science take SCH4U.

mEdICaL LabOraTOry SCIENCE Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) DHL

ADMISSION PREREQUISITESENG4U (with a minimum English grade of 60 per cent), SBI4U, SCH4U and one of MHF4U or MCV4U. A combined minimum average of 70 per cent in math and science courses.

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appLIEd aNd INduSTrIaL maThEmaTICSBachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)

DSI

bIOLOgICaL SCIENCE SpECIaLIzaTIONS: coMPlEMENTARy sTUDiEs; ENViRoNMENTAl ToxicoloGy; liFE sciENcEs; AND PhARMAcEUTicAl bioTEchNoloGy

Bachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)

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ChEmISTryCOmprEhENSIvE prOgram SpECIaLIzaTIONS: bioloGicAl chEMisTRy oR PhARMAcEUTicAl chEMisTRy


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COmpuTINg SCIENCECOmprEhENSIvE prOgram SpECIaLIzaTION: DiGiTAl MEDiA


DSD

dIgITaL mEdIaBachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)

DSO

ENErgy aNd ENvIrONmENTaL phySICSBachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)

DSE

FOrENSIC SCIENCESpECIaLIzaTIONS: FoRENsic bioloGy; FoRENsic chEMisTRy; FoRENsic Physics; AND FoRENsic PsycholoGy


DSN

LIFE SCIENCESBachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)

DSU

pharmaCEuTICaL ChEmISTryBachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)

DSW

phySICaL SCIENCEBachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)

DSP

phySICSCOmprEhENSIvE prOgram SpECIaLIzaTIONS: AsTRoPhysics; oR ENERGy AND ENViRoNMENTAl Physics


DSK


CONCurrENT SCIENCE/EduCaTION(INTErmEdIaTE/SENIOr)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)/ Bachelor of Education

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COmmuNICaTIONCOmprEhENSIvE prOgram SpECIaLIzaTIONS: DiGiTAl MEDiA, cUlTURE AND sociETy; AND GlobAlizATioN, coMMUNicATioN AND sociAl chANGE

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) DDC

COmmuNITy dEvELOpmENT aNd pOLICy STudIES

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) DAO

CrImINOLOgy aNd JuSTICECOmprEhENSIvE prOgram SpECIaLIzaTIONS: cRiMiNAl JUsTicE; GENDER, sExUAliTiEs AND JUsTicE; RAcE, EThNiciTy AND JUsTicE; AND yoUTh, cRiME AND JUsTicE

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LEgaL STudIESCOmprEhENSIvE prOgram SpECIaLIzaTIONS: AlTERNATiVE DisPUTE REsolUTioN; hUMAN RiGhTs lAw; AND iNFoRMATioN lAw

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FOrENSIC pSyChOLOgy Bachelor of Arts (Honours) DPS

ADMISSION PREREQUISITES ENG4U. It is recommended that SBI4U and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U be taken.

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importAnt DAtes for september 2014 ADmissionCurrENT ONTarIO SECONdary SChOOL appLICaNTS (101 appLICaNTS)

JAnuAry 2014• Current Ontario secondary school applicants are encouraged

to apply through OuaC by wednesday, January 15, 2014 for Fall 2014 admission

februAry 2014• applications for the following scholarships are due Friday,

February 28, 2014: Chancellor’s; president’s; Founder’s; FIrST robotics Canada

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who applied by the wednesday, January 15, 2014 deadline will receive an admission decision from uOIT

June 2014• all secondary school applicants will be required to respond

to their Offers of admission by monday, June 2, 2014

• residence applications must be received by monday, June 2, 2014 to guarantee a spot

SECONdary SChOOL STudENTS STudyINg OuTSIdE OF ONTarIO, TraNSFErrINg STudENTS aNd maTurE STudENTS (105 appLICaNTS)

mArcH 2014• Secondary school students studying outside of Ontario,

transferring students and mature students are encouraged to submit completed applications through OuaC by monday, march 31, 2014 for Fall 2014 admission

June 2014• all secondary school applicants will be required to respond

to their Offers of admission by monday, June 2, 2014

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August 2014• all documents for mature and transfer students must be

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appLIEd aNd INduSTrIaL maThEmaTICS 36

auTOmOTIvE ENgINEErINg 29

bIOLOgICaL SCIENCE 37COMPLEMENTARY STUDIESENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGYLIFE SCIENCESPHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

ChEmISTry 38BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRYPHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

COmmErCE 21ACCOUNTINGFINANCEMARKETINGORGANIzATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

COmmuNICaTION 43DIGITAL MEDIA, CULTURE AND SOCIETY GLOBALIzATION, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE

COmmuNITy dEvELOpmENT aNd 44 pOLICy STudIES

COmpuTINg SCIENCE 38DIGITAL MEDIA

CrImINOLOgy aNd JuSTICE 44CRIMINAL JUSTICEGENDER, SEXUALITIES AND JUSTICERACE, ETHNICITY AND JUSTICEYOUTH, CRIME AND JUSTICE

EduCaTION 24CONCURRENTCONSECUTIVE – PRIMARY/JUNIORCONSECUTIVE – INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR

ELECTrICaL ENgINEErINg 29

FOrENSIC pSyChOLOgy 45

FOrENSIC SCIENCE 39FORENSIC BIOLOGYFORENSIC CHEMISTRYFORENSIC PHYSICSFORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

hEaLTh phySICS aNd radIaTION SCIENCE 27

hEaLTh SCIENCE 33HUMAN HEALTH SCIENCEPUBLIC HEALTH

INFOrmaTION TEChNOLOgy 22GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPNETWORKING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

kINESIOLOgy 34EXERCISE SCIENCEHEALTH AND WELLNESSREHABILITATION

LEgaL STudIES 45ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONHUMAN RIGHTS LAWINFORMATION LAW

maNuFaCTurINg ENgINEErINg 29

mEChaNICaL ENgINEErINg 30ENERGY ENGINEERINGMECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

mEdICaL LabOraTOry SCIENCE 35

NuCLEar ENgINEErINg 27

NurSINg 35

paThwayS – DIPLOMA TO DEGREE 46

phySICaL SCIENCE 40

phySICS 40ASTROPHYSICSENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS

SCIENCE/EduCaTION (CONCurrENT) 25

SOFTwarE ENgINEErINg 30

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