Programs Requiring Prior University Study

U of T offers a 4-year program leading to a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Three years of university education (at least 15 full-year courses) required. Academic prerequisites include 1 full-year course in general biochemistry, 1 full-year course in general mammalian physiology, 2 additional full-year courses in life sciences and 1 full-year course in humanities or social sciences.

Candidates also must submit Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) scores.

A 4-year undergraduate degree is required.

The Diploma in Dietetic Education & Practical Training is a 1-year professional, post-graduate program for those with an honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a university program accredited by the Partners for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) in Canada.

The Diploma is accredited under PDEP and prepares graduates of the program to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam and if successful, become dietitians in Canada.

This innovative program combines the rich learning experiences of academic courses with extensive hands-on practical training to prepare you for a potential career as a Registered Dietitian.

Although Brescia University College is housed at a women’s university, the DDEPT program is co-educational and accepts a diverse range of students into the program, including all genders.

Students already possessing an undergraduate degree may apply for admission to the Diploma program. The Diploma in Digital Communication (CDC) helps students understand the best practices of social media, virtual worlds and emerging forms of online communication.

Based on practical explorations of media theory, this program is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in digital communications. It is also geared towards students who want to augment their professional or academic pursuits with a powerful set of tools and competencies that include:

• principles and production of social media, digital media and virtual worlds
• online information and organization
• creating and overseeing digital content
• theoretical and practical application of virtual worlds and simulated spaces
• producing and managing online communities
• gaming, social networking, social movements, search engines, graphic design, digital imaging and website design

The Diploma in Ethics, offered through Western University, Department of Philosophy, is being offered as a response to a wide and growing interest in the ethical dimensions of professional and public life. The purpose of this program is to enable participants to strengthen and develop their understanding of ethics so as to enhance their ability to recognize and respond to ethical issues in a wide variety of social settings.

The Diploma in Ethics will educate students in the essential concepts, central issues, history and methodologies of ethical reasoning. The program also emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, writing skills and verbal skills. The Diploma in Ethics is a post-undergraduate program of study that may be completed full-time in 1 year or part-time over a number of years.

The Diploma in Management Studies is designed for students who have minimal or limited backgrounds in business studies. The post-graduate diploma is an 8-month program that provides students with the opportunity to learn and apply the foundations of communications, marketing, operations, leadership and more.

Open to all students at the University, the Diploma in Professional Communication aims to develop students' writing abilities in workplace writing genres. All program courses may be credited toward other undergrad programs.

A student who does not yet possess a university degree may apply for admission to the Certificate Program in Professional Communication, which can be taken concurrently with an undergraduate degree.

Open to all students with a university degree, the Diploma in Writing aims to develop the general writing ability of students. All program courses may be credited toward other undergraduate programs.

Anyone with a university degree may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general university entrance requirements. If you do not already possess a university degree, you may apply for admission to the Certificate in Writing, which can be taken concurrently with an undergraduate degree.

If you have already been awarded an undergraduate degree, you are eligible to pursue the Diploma in Practical French. The Diploma in Practical French is a 4.0 credit program that certifies that a student has reached a certain level of proficiency in practical French communication skills.

The Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph is a leader in veterinary health care, learning and research. This 4-year professional degree is accredited by the Canadian and American Veterinary Medical Associations.  

Entrance Information and Requirements: - Completion of a minimum of 2 years of a university undergraduate degree program. Applications to DVM may be submitted during a student's third year. - Completion of 8 university-level required courses: cell biology; biochemistry; genetics; statistics; 2 biological sciences; and 2 humanities and/or social sciences. - Experience with veterinarians. - Submission of a Background Information Form. - 3 letters of reference (2 must be from veterinarians). - An interview. - Canadian applicants, including dual citizens, must be residents of Ontario. A "resident" is someone who has resided in Ontario for 12 months, exclusive of time spent in a postsecondary institution.

Earn 2 post-graduate certificates in as little as 16 months and graduate prepared to deliver the business skills sought after by employers with Trent’s Business Management post-graduate dual-certificate program.

Brock's Department of Teacher Education offers consecutive initial teacher education programs for those who already have a university degree. The programs are 4 semesters, taken over 2 academic years, and lead to a BEd degree and an Ontario Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

U of T offers 2-year programs leading to a Master of Education (MEd), Master of Teaching (MT) or Master of Arts in Child Study and Education (MA CSE) degree.

An undergraduate degree is required. Preference is given to those who have attained a high academic average in a 4-year degree program and to those with relevant experience.

Faculty of Education undergraduate programs in English and French lead either to a baccalaureate or a certificate, depending on the program. While each of the programs prepare you to be certified to teach in elementary and secondary schools, each program has a different approach and content.

Visit the equivalent page in French for information about Teacher Education programs offered in French.

The Faculty of Education and Academic Development offers the 2-year consecutive program in 1 of 3 possible divisions of teaching specialization in education, leading to the Bachelor of Education degree and teacher certification by the Ontario College of Teachers. Completion of a university degree is required.

Consecutive Education (Intermediate/Senior)
This 16-month program prepares you to teach grades 7 to 12 with expertise in 2 of the following teachable subject areas:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• English
• General Science
• Health and Physical Education
• History
• Mathematics
• Physics

Admission is based on an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with a minimum required average of 70% ("B-" or 2.7 GPA) in the best 10 full-year or best 20 half-year courses completed. Preference is given to 4-year honours degrees.

Applicants must have completed a minimum of 5 full-year courses or 10 half-year courses with a 70% average in a first teaching subject, and 3 full-year courses or 6 half-year courses with a 70% average in a second teaching subject.

Preference is given to students who have completed a 4-year degree.

Lakehead University offers a 2-Year Bachelor of Education program at the Thunder Bay and Orillia Campuses. The Primary-Junior teaching division is offered at both campuses, while the Intermediate-Senior teaching division is offered in Thunder Bay only.

Laurier's Bachelor of Education is a postgraduate degree program you apply to after you complete, or when you've nearly completed, an undergraduate degree.

If you’re entering university for the first time and considering a career in teaching, Laurier’s Education minor can help prepare you for admission into the Bachelor of Education program. Expand your understanding of schooling and education through 6 education-related courses.

To prepare for the Bachelor of Education program, think about what subjects and grades you’d like to teach. From there, work backwards and choose an undergraduate program that will help you get the courses and/or teachable subjects required to be certified by your province’s certifying teachers’ college or association. Once you’ve completed an undergraduate degree (at Laurier or at another institution), we invite you to apply to Laurier’s Bachelor of Education program, an innovative, forward-thinking program that certifies teaching for Primary/Junior (Grades K–6) or Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4–10). Our classes are engaging, interactive and have an excellent student-to-teacher ratio.

Unique within Ontario, this program embodies a professional development school model. You will spend 181 days in school placements during the 2-year program. An alternative placement is also required, where you will work in community agencies, specialized school settings or international placements according to your individual interests.

You can apply to the concurrent BEd (French) program directly out of high school with the OUAC code YGJ or during your second or third year in a BA at Glendon with the code YGV.

Education classes do not start until after 2 or 3 years of study, depending on the teaching level you wish to be certified for. French proficiency test and supplementary application required.

For our most up-to-date information, consult our program page.

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) program is part of our Schulich School of Education and meets the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers for teacher certification (Certificate of Qualification). It is open to applicants who present proof of graduation with an approved undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

Applicants can apply to the following divisions:

• - Primary/Junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
• - Primary/Junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) – French as a Second Language*
• - Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4 to 10)
• - Intermediate/Senior (Grades 7 to 12)

*Students who graduate with the P/J FSL BEd degree will be qualified to teach French as a second language (i.e., core, extended and immersion) Grades K-12.

Queen's University's Faculty of Education offers undergraduate programs leading to teacher certification and graduate programs (MEd/PhD). Additional qualification and professional development courses for teachers are also offered.

Admission requirements: Successful completion of an undergraduate degree program and minimum GPA.

Consecutive Education (Primary/Junior)
This 16-month program prepares you to be an elementary school teacher (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6) with strengths in science, mathematics, literacy and technology.

Admission is based on an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with a minimum required average of 70% ("B-" or 2.7 GPA) in the best 10 full-year or best 20 half-year courses completed. Preference is given to 4-year honours degrees.

Because Primary/Junior teachers deal with a wide range of subject areas, it is desirable that you have a broad academic background. In assessing the academic breadth of Primary/Junior applicants, the Faculty of Education gives preference to candidates who have 1 or more 3-credit hour (half-year) undergraduate or graduate courses in these subject groupings:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• English/Linguistics
• Environmental Science
• Fine Arts
• Foreign Languages
• Liberal Arts
• Mathematics
• Physics

Western Engineering, in collaboration with Brescia’s School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, offers a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Food Processing. This 1-year graduate program provides students theoretical and practical skills to meet the demands of the food industry.

For further information including program contact details, visit the Western University Engineering MEng program website.

The Engineering Technology (BEng Tech) program prepares grads for the job market. It was developed for those who hold one of the following: - A 3-year technology diploma from a Canadian college (or an equivalent overseas Institution). - An engineering degree from an accredited Canadian university (or an equivalent overseas institution). - A 4-year university degree in a scientific or technical subject from a Canadian university (or an equivalent overseas institution).

Students participating in the Engineering Leadership and Innovation Certificate will acquire a developed knowledge and critical understanding of the key concepts skills in management, leadership and innovation. In particular, they will learn how the fields of engineering and business intersect and how principles of business and management enhance the implementation of engineering technologies.