Allied Health Sciences - Bridge

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Allied Health Sciences - Bridge cost?

  CAD 34,148 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• When does it start?

  Intakes listed for this programme: September 2027.

• How long is it?

  2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time), as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  A diploma from a public Canadian or recognized international college in one of the programs listed below with a minimum low-70s average: Acupuncture (Georgian College only) 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 Applicants from The Canadian Academy of Dental Health and Community Services (CADH) are eligible for admission consideration. Denturism (*George Brown only, unless accredited by EQual and recognized by the College of Denturists) Developmental Services (Georgian College only) Fitness and Health Promotion Health Information Management Hearing Instrument Specialist (George Brown College only) Infection Control Massage Therapy Medical Imaging Technology Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Sonography Midwifery Nursing (RPN and RN) Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) Opticianry Paramedic Diploma Paramedicine A Certificate of Paramedic presented with an Advanced Care Paramedic Certificate is eligible for admission. Personal Support Worker Pharmacy Technician Prosthetics and Orthotics Radiation Technology Respiratory Therapy Social Services Worker (Georgian College only) Applicants with this diploma need to complete an additional course in Medical Terminology through "Ontario Learn" by October 15 of their first semester of the BAHSc enrolment in order to qualify. Veterinary Technician (VTE) This program is only available to graduates of public Canadian colleges (or equivalent). 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. Last year's cut-off 70 per cent Expected cut-off Low-70s || 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. The required bridging courses are: HLSC 1702U - Information Literacy and Written Communication for the Health Sciences HLSC 2700U - Mathematical Reasoning in Health Sciences || International applicants: Ontario Tech publishes general admission requirements by country and curriculum at https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-admission-requirements.php ; applicants must complete the appropriate number of courses and the program-specific subject prerequisites shown above in their secondary or post-secondary studies. Post-secondary credentials gained outside Canada may be required to be authenticated by World Education Services (WES). · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 58; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Waived if you are from a country where English is the first language of instruction, or your first language is English, or you have successfully completed at least three years of formal full-time study (no fewer than three academic-level courses per semester) at a secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction AND examination is English - time in an English as a Second Language program or an unapproved English for Academic Purposes program does not count. IB applicants may also satisfy the requirement with an IB certificate or diploma showing a minimum grade of 4 in IB English A. Applicants who meet every other requirement may instead complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program with Oxford International Digital Institute or another EAP partner. Sources: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/english-language-proficiency/index.php ; https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-applicants.php · Application fee: CAD 100.00 for up to three programs, when applying internally through Ontario Tech's own International Application (applicants who are applying only to Ontario Tech). Applicants who instead apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) Undergraduate Application pay OUAC's fee, which Ontario Tech does not publish. Source: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-applicants.php · Deposit: Ontario Tech does not publish a deposit amount: 'To accept your offer of admission and secure your place in the program, you must submit a non-refundable tuition deposit. The deposit amount is listed in your official Letter of Acceptance and on the Applicant Portal.' International applicants must pay it before requesting a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Source: https://registrar.ontariotechu.ca/fees-and-payment/ancillary-fees/miscellaneous-and-administrative-fees-2026-2027.php

• Is there a scholarship?

  International entrance scholarships, undergraduate. International Merit Awards: CAD 20,000 over four years (CAD 5,000 x 4) to international students entering an undergraduate program on a study permit with a grade point average of 80 per cent or greater as calculated at the time of admission; awarded automatically with the offer, renewal requires a course load of at least 80 per cent (12 credit hours) and a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher; may not be held with the Global Leadership Award, Awards of Recognition, Major Scholarships or In-Course Scholarships; cannot be deferred; Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible. Global Leadership Award (application-based): CAD 120,000 (CAD 30,000 a year for four years) for international secondary-school applicants studying outside Canada on a study permit - the scholarships page states "CLOSED FOR THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR", while the international-applicants page lists a Thursday, February 11 (2027) application deadline for the Fall 2027 cycle. Awards of Recognition: automatic first-year awards of CAD 4,000 (95 per cent or higher), CAD 2,000 (90-94.9 per cent) or CAD 1,000 (85-89.9 per cent) on the best six 4U/4M courses, open to international students who studied at an on-shore secondary school in Canada. Conditions: entrance scholarships are for students entering from secondary school within 18 months of graduation who have not previously attended a post-secondary institution; only one scholarship may be held at a time; a minimum 80 per cent course load per term is required. Sources View scholarship page