University of
Ontario Institute of
Technology (UOIT)
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Indicates that optional internship or co‑op
opportunities are available on a competitive
basis to upper‑year students. Applicants do not
need to specify the option on their application.
Indicates that clinical placements (Health
Sciences) or practicum components (Education,
Criminology, Justice & Policy Studies) constitute
part of the program.
Indicates that specializations or concentrations
are available within the program. The term
comprehensive refers to a broad‑based program
without specialization. The specializations
are listed for information only. Applicants
are not required to list the specialization on
the application. If a specialization is desired,
students will have an opportunity to select it
after year one. In cases where no specialization
is indicated, only a comprehensive program is
available.
Program is available only through co‑operative
education.
Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
DBCCommerce nt Accounting; Finance;
Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources
Management; Marketing
DBB Commerce Bridge
DBR Commerce – Direct Entry for three‑year
Ontario College Business Diploma
Graduates tAccounting; Finance;
Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources
Management; Marketing
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
DGD Game Development & Entrepreneurship1 n
DIT Networking & Information Technology
Security2 n
DIB Information Technology Bridge – Networking &
Information Technology Security
DGB Information Technology Bridge – Game
Development
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Arts
DSV Adult Education & Digital Technology
Faculty of Education/Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science (Honours)
DSJ Concurrent Education/Science (Intermediate/
Senior) ut Biology; Chemistry; General
Science; Mathematics; Physics
Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and
Bachelor of Engineering & Management (Honours)
DEB Energy Systems Engineering n
DEN Nuclear Engineering/Nuclear Engineering &
Management n
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
DNB Nuclear Power Bridge
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
DSR Health Physics & Radiation Science n
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and
Bachelor of Engineering & Management (Honours)
DEA Automotive Engineering/Automotive
Engineering & Management n
DEE Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering &
Management n
DEM Manufacturing Engineering/Manufacturing
Engineering & Management n
DEC Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
& Management nt Comprehensive; Energy
Engineering; Mechatronics Engineering
DEW Software Engineering/Software Engineering &
Management n
Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (Honours) and
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
DHA Allied Health Sciences
DHS Health Science
DHL Medical Laboratory Science u
DKNKinesiology t Exercise Science; Health &
Wellness
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)
DHN Collaborative Nursing u (Collaborative program
with Durham College)
DHB Nursing Post RPN u (Collaborative program
with Georgian College)
DHR Nursing Post RPN u (Collaborative program
with Durham College)
Faculty of Science
Note: See the Faculty of Education/Faculty of Science
section for the Concurrent Education/Science (Honours)
program.
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
DSI Applied & Industrial Mathematics n
DSYChemistry nt Comprehensive; Biological
Chemistry
DSD Computing Science nt Comprehensive; Digital
Forensics
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DSO Digital Media3 n
DSE Energy & the Environment4
DSN Forensic Science n
DSW Pharmaceutical Chemistry5
DSKPhysics nt Comprehensive; Forensic Physics;
Medical Physics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) and
Bachelor of Science & Management (Honours)
DSB Biological Science/Biological Science &
Management nt Complementary Studies;
Environmental Toxicology; Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology
DSX Biological Science Bridge
DSU Life Sciences/Life Sciences & Management6 n
DSP Physical Science/Physical Science &
Management n
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
DDCCommunication t Comprehensive; Commerce
& Marketing; Digital Media; Health Science;
Science & Technology
DDB Communication Bridge
DAJ Criminology & Justice ut Comprehensive;
Criminal Justice, Gender, Sexualities & Justice;
Race, Ethnicity & Justice; Youth, Crime & Justice
DAB Criminology & Justice Bridge
DAL Legal Studies ut Comprehensive; Alternative
Dispute Resolution; Human Rights Law;
Information Law
DAG Legal Studies Bridge
DPS Forensic Psychology
DAO Community Development
DAP Public Policy t Comprehensive; Equity Policy;
Technology in Society
Notes:
1
Game Development & Entrepreneurship
is a specialization within the Information
Technology program. Students interested
in this specialization apply directly to the
specialization using OUAC code DGD.
2
Networking & Information Technology
Security is a specialization within the
Information Technology Program. Students
interested in this specialization apply directly
to the specialization using OUAC code DIT.
3
Digital Media is a specialization within
the Computing Science program. Students
interested in this specialization apply directly
to the specialization using OUAC code DSO.
4
Energy & the Environment is a specialization
within the Physics program. Students
interested in this specialization apply directly
to the specialization using OUAC code DSE.
5
Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a specialization
within the Chemistry program. Students
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interested in this specialization apply directly
to the specialization using OUAC code DSW.
Life Sciences is a specialization within the
Biological
Science/Biological
Science
&
Management programs. Students interested
in this specialization apply directly to the
specialization using OUAC code DSU.
History
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s
(UOIT) innovative and unique undergraduate and
graduate programs are designed to meet students’
interests and career aspirations, along with the
market‑driven requirements of employers. Upon
graduation, students will have the critical thinking,
innovative research and technological skills demanded
by the world’s leading employers.
Professors and students undertake research in a wide
range of areas that include automotive design and
engineering, business and information technology,
computational science, alternative and sustainable
energy, nuclear engineering, law enforcement,
manufacturing, and community/public health, to name
a few. UOIT’s unique and technology‑rich teaching and
learning environment challenges students to push the
boundaries of innovation and discovery, and prepares
graduates to excel in the global, knowledge‑driven
economy of the 21st century. At UOIT, the possibilities
are endless.
Special Characteristics
• The mobile learning environment and the
integration of technology into each program assists
in producing graduates who are intellectually
well‑equipped to become valued members of
Canada’s information‑age workforce.
• Designed by award‑winning architects, the
beautiful, student‑centered campus locations
include brand‑new facilities and academic
buildings; a scenic residence village; and welcoming
outdoor spaces.
• The percentage of professors with PhDs is among
the highest in Canada.
• UOIT guarantees a residence space to all qualified
first‑year students who accept UOIT’s offer of
admission and apply to residence before the
June 3, 2013, deadline.
Direct Entry and Bridge Programs for
Postsecondary Graduates
For more information about these programs, visit
www.uoit.ca/pathways/ and www.uoit.ca/programs/.
Adult Education and Digital Technology
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Adult Education and
Digital Technology (AEDT) program prepares students
for careers in the growing area of adult education.
The program offers a combination of theoretical
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and practical study in the fundamentals of adult
learning, as well as the psychological, sociological
and developmental practices of learning in the
digital environment, specifically focused on hybrid or
complete online teaching. This program is available
entirely online, making it easier to create academic
schedules that accommodate full-time employment.
in diverse sectors, including biotechnology,
environment, consulting and government.
Graduates with a relevant three-year advanced Ontario
college diploma, with a minimum mid-70s average, will
be considered for admission.
Students who successfully complete the bridge courses,
with an overall “B” average, will matriculate into the
four-year BSc (Hons) program and will be granted 42
credit hours toward their 120 hour credit BSc (Hons)
degree.
Students will be granted 60 credit hours toward their
120 credit hour BA in AEDT degree.
Allied Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (BAHSc)
(Honours) program offers health professionals a
unique opportunity to expand their previous education
in a flexible and research-intensive environment. This
program is available entirely online making it easier to
create academic schedules to accommodate full-time
employment.
Graduates with a two- or three-year advanced Ontario
college diploma in one of the programs listed below,
with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered
for admission.
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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.
Biological Science Bridge
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Honours) in Biological
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 the Biological
Science program. Graduates are in high demand
the
Graduates with a three-year advanced Ontario
college diploma in Biotechnology Technologist, with
a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for
admission.
Commerce Bridge
We place a strong emphasis on developing your
understanding of how technology can enhance
business. Our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) (Hons)
program will further your understanding of key
business functions and systems technologies.
Graduates with a two- or three-year advanced Ontario
college diploma, with a minimum mid-70s average, will
be considered for admission. Students who successfully
complete the bridge courses, with an overall “B”
average, will matriculate into the four-year BCom
(Hons) program and will be granted 45 credit hours
toward their 120 hour credit BCom (Hons) degree.
Students from a two-year Ontario college diploma in
Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance
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 an overall B average, receive 45
block transfer credit hours and matriculate into the
four-year BCom (Hons) program.
Commerce – Direct Entry
If you have a three-year advanced Ontario college
Business diploma, you may be eligible for direct entry
into the BCom (Hons) program.
Graduates with a three-year advanced Ontario college
business diploma in one of the programs listed below,
with a minimum mid-70s average, will be considered
for admission.
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Accounting
Human Resources
Finances
Marketing
Operations
Students will be granted 60 credit hours toward their
120 hour credit BCom (Hons) degree. Students will have
the opportunity to major in the same program they
graduated from in college, or enter the comprehensive
program.*
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*Students with a diploma in Operations must enter the
comprehensive stream.
Communication Bridge
Undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Hons)
degree in Communication experience a broad array of
communication courses, including a combination of
humanities and social science, as well as commerce and
marketing, digital media, health science, and science
and technology courses.
Graduates with a three-year advanced Ontario college
diploma in one of the programs listed below, with a
minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for
admission.
• Advertising
• Print and Broadcast Journalism
• Public Relations
Students who successfully complete the bridge courses,
with an overall “B” average, will matriculate into the
four-year BA (Hons) in Communication program and
will be granted 54 credit hours toward their 120 hour
credit BA (Hons) degree.
Criminology and Justice Bridge
The comprehensive BA (Hons) in Criminology and
Justice program provides an extensive understanding
of crime and the justice system. This program will also
prepare students who wish to pursue law school.
Graduates with a two- or three-year advanced Ontario
college diploma in one of the programs listed below
will be considered for admission.
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Child and Youth Worker
Community and Justice Services
Correctional Worker
Law and Security Administration
Police Foundations
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 hour credit BA (Hons) degree.
Criminology and Justice Bridge –
Youth, Crime and Justice
Within the Youth, Crime and Justice specialization
students will look at youthful 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.
Graduates with a graduate certificate in Youth
Corrections and Interventions presented concurrently
with an Ontario college diploma or university degree
will be considered for admission.
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 hour credit BA (Hons) degree.
Health Sciences – Kinesiology Bridge
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) (Hons)
- Kinesiology specialization is directed toward
understanding the role and application of exercise for
health improvement, fitness and rehabilitation.
Graduates with a two-year 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 hour credit BHSc (Hons) degree.
Information Technology Bridge –
Game Development and Entrepreneurship
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Honours
program is designed to quickly advance your career
by focusing on the knowledge and skills needed to
build rewarding careers within an existing business or
entrepreneurial opportunity.
Graduates with a two- or three-year advanced Ontario
college diploma in Game Development or related
program, with a minimum 80 percent average, will be
considered for admission.
Students who successfully complete the bridge courses,
with an overall “B” average, will matriculate into
the four-year BIT (Hons) in Game Development and
Entrepreneurship specialization and will be granted
45 credit hours toward their 120 hour credit BIT (Hons)
degree.
Information Technology Bridge –
Networking and Information Technology Security
The coursework within the Bachelor of Information
Technology (BIT) Honours program will prepare
students to manage the continuing changes and
challenges of the IT profession and for two levels of
the Cisco certification program, namely, Cisco Certified
Network Associate (CCNA®) and Cisco Certified
Network Professional (CCNP®).
Graduates with a two- or three-year advanced Ontario
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college diploma in Computer Systems Technology or
related program, with a minimum mid-70s average,
will be considered for admission.
Students who successfully complete the bridge courses,
with an overall “B” average, will matriculate into the
four-year BIT (Hons) in Networking and Information
Technology Security specialization and will be granted
45 credit hours toward their 120 credit hour BIT (Hons)
degree.
Legal Studies Bridge
The BA (Hons) in Legal Studies program provides
an extensive understanding of law and theoretical
perspectives on human rights, international law,
institutional law, alternative dispute resolution,
intellectual property and other areas of law.
Graduates with a two- or three-year advanced Ontario
college diploma in one of the programs listed below,
will be considered for admission.
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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 hour credit BA (Hons) degree.
Nuclear Power Bridge
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Honours in
Nuclear Power program was developed to meet a
significant demand in the nuclear power industry for
graduates with strong practical experience, technical
knowledge and management skills.
Graduates with a three-year advanced Ontario college
diploma in one of the programs listed below, with a
minimum mid-70s average, will be considered for
admission.
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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 an overall “C” average, will matriculate into the
four-year BASc (Hons) in Nuclear Power program and
will be granted up to 33 credit hours toward their 120
credit hour BASc (Hons) degree.
Nursing
The post-diploma Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
(Hons) program is an educational pathway available
to students who have successfully completed their
Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) diploma from an
approved program and are interested in pursuing their
BScN (Hons) degree.
Graduates from an approved two-year 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 from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
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 hour credit BScN (Hons) degree.
Application Deadlines
Applications for the 2013–2014 academic year should
be received by:
Domestic:....................................................... April 1, 2013
International:................................................. April 1, 2013
All official documents must also be received by the
deadline date above.
Late applications will be considered on a case‑by‑case
basis. Students applying from provinces other than
Ontario should ensure that documentation is submitted
as soon as possible.
Official transcripts from all secondary and postsecondary
institutions attended must be sent directly from the
issuing institution to the Registrar’s office at UOIT.
Admission Requirements
The actual admission averages required cannot
be determined until all applications are received.
Admission requirements vary by program. For detailed
admission information visit: www.uoit.ca/admissions/.
UOIT will use the highest grade obtained in a course in
the calculation of averages.
Students whose grades have been affected by
exceptional circumstances, which can be documented,
are encouraged to write to the Registrar’s office with
appropriate information.
Note: The specific average or standing required
for admission varies from year to year. Students are
selected by taking into consideration a wide range
of criteria including school marks, distribution of
subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant
to the academic program. Possession of minimum
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requirements does not guarantee acceptance and,
due to space limitations, preference will be given to
applicants with the best qualifications.
Mature Applicants
The following policy seeks to facilitate access to
programs offered by UOIT to mature students while
maintaining the integrity of the programs.
A mature applicant is defined as one who meets all of
the following criteria:
• will have reached the age of 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 postsecondary education;
and
• is not eligible for admission as a secondary school
graduate.
Mature applicants may be admitted upon successful
completion of secondary‑level courses in the prerequisite
subjects for their intended program of study.
Students Transferring From Other
Postsecondary Institutions
Applicants
with
postsecondary
education
are
categorized as university/college transfers. Transfer
students must present the specific prerequisite subjects
for their intended program of study. Prerequisite
subject requirements may be met by a combination
of secondary and postsecondary studies. Applicants
must be in good academic standing at their previous
postsecondary institution to be considered for
admission.
Transfer Credits
Credits from universities and colleges will be
evaluated on an individual basis. Students must
submit institutionally prepared, detailed course syllabi
from their previous and/or present institution(s) for
transfer credit evaluation. For direct equivalency, the
course content from the host institution must meet a
minimum content equivalency to a UOIT course.
Applicants who attended a postsecondary institution
within Ontario must request their transcripts
electronically through their Ontario Universities’
Application Centre (OUAC) application. All other
applicants must request that their host institution(s)
send official original transcripts directly to UOIT. Please
note: UOIT will not accept student‑issued transcripts
(i.e., transcripts that are sent from, or hand‑delivered
by students).
Once a student has accepted his/her offer to a degree
program, the student’s postsecondary courses will be
evaluated for transfer credit.
Please visit
information.
www.uoit.ca/transfercredit/
for
more
English Language Requirements
All applicants are required to provide evidence of
their oral and written proficiency in English. This
requirement can be satisfied with one of the following
criteria:
1. Your first language is English.
or
2. You have studied full‑time for at least three years
(or equivalent in part‑time studies) or at least six
semesters (studying no less than three courses per
semester) in a secondary school or university where
the language of instruction and examination
was English. If this applies to you, please provide
verification from your school that the language of
instruction and examination was English. Please
note: The minimum three‑year requirement does
not include full-time enrollment in an ESL program.
or
3. You have achieved the required proficiency on one
of the tests in English language acceptable to UOIT.
Visit www.uoit.ca/english/ for a list of acceptable
proficiency tests and scores.
Access
UOIT works to ensure equal access to all academically
qualified students and encourages applications from
members of visible minorities and/or individuals with
disabilities.
Support systems are available for students with
physical, mobility or other special needs. These
supports may include adaptive testing arrangements,
FM hearing systems, visual aids, access to computers
and special software, counselling and more. Students
are encouraged to contact the Centre for Students
with Disabilities by phone at 905‑721‑3123, TTY at
905‑721‑3187 or email at disabilities@uoit.ca to discuss
their particular requirements.
Financial Assistance
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
provides financial assistance to supplement students’
own financial contributions to their education.
Students may apply online at: http://osap.gov.on.ca.
By completing an OSAP application, students are
automatically assessed for loan assistance from both
the federal and provincial governments.
Canadian students applying from provinces outside of
Ontario should contact the financial assistance agencies
in their home province.
There is also a substantial bursary program to aid
students facing financial hardships. From emergency
funds to long‑term assistance, the university works
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with students to find solutions through bursaries and/
or on‑campus employment opportunities suited to
their individual circumstances. For further information
about financial assistance, please visit our website at
www.uoit.ca/safa/ or call 905‑721‑3143.
Supplemental Fee
All candidates are required to submit a $60
supplemental fee. This fee is required only once per
academic cycle and is remitted to the OUAC along with
the application service fees. Applications will not be
processed until the fees are paid.
Deferral Policy
Applicants who are offered admission may apply
to defer their application for one year. When an
application is deferred, it will be reassessed for
admissibility on a competitive basis in the relevant
admission period. Deferral requests must be submitted
in writing to the Registrar’s Office and must be received
by September 15, 2013.
Residence Accommodation
UOIT guarantees first‑year students a place in residence
provided that they accept UOIT’s offer of admission and
apply to residence prior to the June 3, 2013, deadline.
Residence offers three styles of suites for
accommodation. Every suite has a cable television,
internet access, a work area and telephone. Modern
on‑site laundry facilities and light housekeeping
services are also available. Students interested in living
in residence are encouraged to visit www.uoit.ca/
accommodations/ for more information.
Further Information
Office of the Registrar
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa ON L1H 7K4
Telephone:905‑721‑3190
Fax:905‑721‑3178
Email:admissions@uoit.ca
Website:www.uoit.ca
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