2001-2002 Calendar: Other U of T Faculties

ADMISSION TO OTHER UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND FACULTIES

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 416-978-4323 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 416-978-6788 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 Queen's 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:

Complete a B.A. or B.Sc., or preferably an Honours B.A. or B.Sc. A minimum overall average of 70% in 15.0 full courses or equivalent half courses is normally required. You may apply in the last year of a four-year program.
Accumulate experience while studying for your degree, work with people on a regular basis at the age level you wish to teach.
After graduation: complete a one-year teacher education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. This program leads to the Bachelor of Education degree and the Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification. Detailed admission requirements and application procedures can be obtained from the OISE/UT, Office of the Registrar, Preservice Teacher Education Program Admissions Unit.

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)

For information, check the OT web site.

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 Bachelor's degree, 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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