Allied Health Sciences - Bridge
| Degree |
Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (Honours) |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Location | Online |
| Start dates | September |
| Length | Two years (full-time) or four years (part-time) |
| Program load |
Full-time Part-time |
| OUAC code | DHA |
Admission requirements: A diploma from a public Canadian or recognized international college with a minimum B- average in an allied health discipline.
General information
Expand your previous education and experience, in a flexible and research-intensive environment. This program builds on the education foundation obtained from your diploma, and develops an in-depth knowledge of health sciences and the theory base required for further studies, or careers in a range of health disciplines.
Additionally, you may choose to structure your elective courses to study in other program areas such as public health or adult education.
This program is available entirely online, making it easier to create academic schedules to accommodate full-time employment.
Additional information
Admission requirements
A diploma from a public Canadian or recognized international college in one of the programs listed below with a minimum low-70s average:
- Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate) presented concurrently with a college diploma or university degree
- Biomedical Engineering Technology
- Biotechnology - Advanced
- Cardiovascular Perfusion
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Cytotechnology
- Dental Hygiene
- Fitness and Health Promotion
- Health Information Management
- Hearing Instrument Specialist (George Brown College only)
- Infection Control
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical Sonography
- Midwifery
- Nursing (RPN and RN)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA)
- Opticianry
- Paramedic Diploma
- Paramedicine*
- Personal Support Worker
- Pharmacy Technician
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Radiation Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
This program is only available to graduates of public Ontario colleges (or equivalent).
*Certificate of Paramedic presented with an Advanced Care Paramedic Certificate is eligible for admission.
Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary 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. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Bridge requirements
Once you have completed the bridge courses with a minimum C+ grade in each course, you will proceed into the four-year BAHSc program. In recognition of your diploma, you will receive 19 courses toward your 40 course BAHSc degree.| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low 70s |
How to apply
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our college-to-university transfer applicant page.
Program curriculum
Sample courses:
- Academic Writing: Perspectives in Health
- Ethics
- Health Policy and Process
- Mathematical Reasoning in Health Sciences
- Research Methods for Health Care Professionals
- Social Determinants of Health
The full program map is available on the Faculty of Health Sciences website. Courses are subject to change without notice.
Career opportunities
This program will prepare allied health professionals to fill leadership and teaching positions in the evolving health-care system. You will be highly skilled to pursue leadership, management and administrative positions in a variety of organizations including:
- Government agencies
- Hospitals
- Insurance companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Private health and wellness clubs
- Public health agencies
- Universities and colleges
