The University of Toronto programs described below are all second entry programs that require at least one year of university education prior to application to the program. They will provide either an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and
Design at the University of Toronto
Two new Bachelor of Arts programs in architectural studies a major and a specialist
are offered by the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design in collaboration
with the Faculty of Arts and Science; see under ARC in Section Five of this Calendar.
Prospective undergraduate architecture students should apply to the Faculty of Arts and
Science via the Humanities and Social Sciences category. No portfolio is required. For
students considering professional graduate architecture programs, courses in OAC
mathematics and physics are strongly recommended.
Professional Graduate Programs: the Master of Architecture (MArch) and the Master of
Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Individuals who have completed a four-year bachelors degree (BA, BSc, BASc) with a grade
point average of B and above are eligible for admission. Preference is given to
individuals who have completed a balanced undergraduate education that includes study in
the arts, sciences and humanities. For admission to the Master of Architecture, a
three-and-one-half-year program, the following courses are highly recommended: a
half-course in calculus or higher-level mathematics; a half-course in physics, chemistry,
biology or botany; two half courses in the history of art and/or architecture. First
contact: Frederic Urban, Faculty Advisor, Student Affairs 978-4323 frederic.urban@utoronto.ca. For admission to
the Master of Landscape Architecture, a three-year program, the following courses are
highly recommended: biology/ecology, geography, english and history. First contact:
Program Director, Robert Wright 978-6788 wright@clr.utoronto.ca
Law
The Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto requires that students successfully
complete at least three years of a program leading to a degree at a recognized university
(or equivalent), no later than the end of April in the year of entry. Other Ontario law
schools may admit students who have completed two years of a degree program.
The U of T Faculty of Law looks to a number of factors in considering admissions. These
include: academic achievement; Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score; non-academic
achievement; the response to disadvantage due to adverse personal or socio-economic
circumstances or to barriers faced by cultural or linguistic minorities; motivation and
involvement in academic and non-academic activities; and the impact of temporary or
permanent physical disabilities. For further Information: Call (416) 978-3716 or Visit the
Admissions Office at Falconer Hall, Room 108b, 84 Queens Park. Calendar on World
Wide Web: http://www.law.utoronto.ca.
Teaching
To become an elementary or secondary school teacher in Ontario, follow the steps listed
below:
Health Sciences Professional Programs
All the health sciences programs below require students to have taken at least one course
in the humanities or social sciences and one or two courses in Life Sciences. Students
from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The coherence of the undergraduate
educational program, and communication skills are important factors. Requirements are
subject to change therefore it is essential to consult the admissions office for each
program for more details. Each university has its own specific requirements for admission
to health science professional programs which may differ significantly from those at the
University of Toronto.
Dentistry (as of 2000-2001) D.D.S.
Minimum of 15 credits; at least two full course equivalents in Life Sciences and at least
one full course equivalent in Humanities or Social Sciences.
Medicine. M.D.
Minimum of 15 credits; at least two full course equivalents in Life Sciences and at least
one full course equivalent in Humanities or Social Sciences.
Nursing B.Sc.N.
Minimum of 10 credits, including one full course equivalent in life or physical sciences,
one full course in human physiology or its equivalent, one full course or equivalent in
the humanities, one full course or equivalent in the social sciences and one-half course
in statistics.
Occupational Therapy B.Sc.
(OT)
Minimum of 10 credits, including full courses in Psychology and Sociology or Anthropology,
a half-course in Developmental Psychology, and a half course in Research Design and
Analysis or Statistics. Biology at the introductory university level (or equivalent at the
senior high school level) is also required. Physiology is being considered as a
requirement for 2000/2001.
Pharmacy B.Sc.Phm.
Students must have a minimum cumulative university average of 65% in at least 5 credits,
and have the following prerequisite OAC or University-level courses: English (OAC 1),
Biology (OAC or University), Physics (OAC or University), Chemistry (University equivalent
to U of T CHM 137Y/135Y), Calculus (University Equivalent to U of T MAT135Y), and two full
year equivalents from different subject areas in Humanities and/or Social Science (one at
the OAC level and one at the University level).
Physical Therapy B.Sc.PT.
Minimum of 15 credits; at least two full course equivalents in Life Sciences (one full
course must be a human/vertebrate physiology course), one Social Science, Humanities or
Language course, and one half course in Statistics. A Life Science or Physical Education
stream is the most common background.
Radiation Sciences combined B.Sc.(Rad.Sci)/Diploma University of Toronto and The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences
The Radiation Sciences degree program is offered by the Faculty of Medicine in conjunction with the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences which awards its own Diploma in Health Sciences to successful graduates. Students enrol in one of three disciplines encompassed by the program Radiological Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiation Therapy. Minimum requirement is 10 university credits with a B average. Prerequisites include full courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics. For further information phone (416) 596-3177, toll free 1-800-387-9066, email radsciinfo@staff.michener.on.ca, or access the world wide web at either www.utoronto.ca/RadiationSciences or www.michener.on.ca.
Speech Language
Pathology: M.H.Sc. (SLP)
Minimum requirement is a four year B.Sc., with courses in the following four areas: one
half-course in child development; one full-course in general linguistics; one full-course
in elementary statistics; and one full-course in human physiology. In addition, candidates
must meet the entry requirements of the school of graduate studies.
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