Faculty of Health Sciences

Health care from the heart,

health care for the future

www.healthsciences.uoit.ca

U N I V E R SI T Y O F O N TA R I O I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y
TABLE OF CONTENTS
:: DEAN’S WELCOME 03
:: UOIT – WELCOMING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW 04
:: BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE (HONOURS) 05
:: HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION 06
:: KINESIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION 07
:: BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN MEDICAL
LABORATORY SCIENCE (HONOURS) 08
:: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 09
:: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING PROGRAM 10
:: MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM 11
:: LEADING-EDGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 12
:: STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, STRONG CAREERS 12
:: A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH IS A COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE 13
:: LIFE ON CAMPUS 13
:: STUDENT SUCCESS FROM START TO FINISH 14
:: SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS 14
:: LIVING AND LEARNING – RESIDENCE 15
:: CHALLENGE YOUR MIND AND YOUR BODY 15
:: CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE TRANSIT 15

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 DEAN’S
WELCOME
Welcome to the Faculty of Health
Sciences at UOIT! We are committed
to providing you with innovative health-
care programs that will help you meet
your aspiration for a successful career
and help Ontario meet the needs of the
rapidly-growing health-care sector.
For example, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Health
Science with specializations in Health Information Management and
Kinesiology and Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Laboratory
Science programs can take you from the bench to the bedside
to the community.
We also offer a Registered Practical Nursing to Bachelor of Science in
Nursing pathway program, a Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences program
for health professionals interested in expanding their previous
education and a Master of Health Sciences with specializations in
Health Informatics and Community Health program.
Our committed and enthusiastic professors will challenge and inspire
you to push your boundaries of thinking and learning by sharing their
extensive knowledge and experience in their respective fields and
collaborating with you in the classroom, the lab and the field, giving you
the hands-on research experience demanded by employers.
In addition, from your first day on campus to your graduation day, UOIT’s
leading-edge learning environment will give you enormous flexibility and
access to state-of-the-art health and educational technology, all
designed to give you a competitive edge in today’s job market.
In the pages that follow, you will find additional information about what
our faculty has to offer and how we can help prepare you for your future
career. I also encourage you to visit www.healthsciences.uoit.ca to learn
more or call 905.721.3190 to arrange a time for us to show you
around campus.
If you love people and are committed to learning everything there is to
know about health and illness, the Faculty of Health Sciences at UOIT
is the place for you!
Regards,

Dr. Mary Bluechardt

Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
 UOIT – WELCOMING
THE LEADERS OF
TOMORROW
From globally experienced professors, to a diverse range of unique and
innovative programs, to extensive student-life opportunities, a high-tech
learning environment and the chance to gain valuable work experience
with leading employers, UOIT’s dynamic 21st-century education will
ensure you graduate as a next-generation professional.
An academically challenging post-secondary institution and Ontario’s first
laptop-based university, in only six short years UOIT has grown to more
than 5,500 students enrolled in a vast and diverse array of
undergraduate and graduate programs. Our students are inspired by
exceptional faculty and administration to pursue excellence and
innovation in support of health, wellness and economic development.
All of our programs are committed to being innovative and responsive to
your needs and the market-driven requirements of employers. In addition,
our growing national reputation for research excellence means that even
as an undergraduate student, you will have the opportunity to work on
groundbreaking research projects and gain the valuable hands-on
experience demanded by employers.
UOIT has one of the highest rates of professors with PhDs among
Canadian universities. In addition, our world-class faculty collectively
speak more than 20 languages, hold degrees from more than 20
countries and are well-known for their research achievements, which have
been published in thousands of leading publications and journals.

“Choosing UOIT for my nursing degree was, without a doubt, the right
choice. Although UOIT is rapidly growing, the experience is still
personalized. Not only have I made valuable friendships but I have
also been able to turn to the faculty whenever the need arose. Mobile
learning offered me flexibility and independence – important factors
when combining a busy personal life with a busy academic life.”

– Rebecca Skiffington, fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student

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BACHELOR OF Year 2 – Semester 2
Pathophysiology II
Theory and Practice of Interpersonal Communication

HEALTH SCIENCE Understanding Health Care and Therapeutics in Canada

Critical Appraisal of Statistics in Health Science
Introduction to Health Management

(HONOURS) PROGRAM Year 3 – Semester 1

As a student in the Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) (Honours)
Ethics
comprehensive degree program you will be introduced to a broad-based
Research Methods for Health Care Professionals: Theory and Application
foundational curriculum that will enable you to select and build a
Introduction to Epidemiology
program suited to meet your needs and provide you with an education
Two open electives
that can open the door to a challenging career in a variety of
health-care professions.
The Faculty of Health Sciences has been particularly innovative in Year 3 – Semester 2
encouraging and developing specialized learning pathways within the fields Health Finance
of health information management and kinesiology. Through the integration Health Law
of various foundation disciplines within these specializations, you will gain Managing Health Care Teams
an understanding of health issues from the biological, behavioural and Two open electives
demographical principles that apply in professional practice.
Year 4 – Semester 1
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Current Issues in Health Care
Research Practicum I/Research Applications I
A minimum overall average of 70 per cent on six 4U or 4M credits
3/4000 Level Health or Science elective
including ENG4U (minimum 60 per cent), SBI4U and one of MHF4U,
3/4000 Level elective
MCV4U, or MDM4U are required. It is recommended that students
Open elective
looking to pursue further studies in science courses take MCV4U,
SBI4U and SCH4U.
Year 4 – Semester 2
Research Practicum II/Research Applications II
PROGRAM MAP Quality Improvement
Year 1 – Semester 1 3/4000 Level Health or Science elective
Anatomy and Physiology I 3/4000 Level elective
Biology I Open elective
Scientific Computing Tools
Writing for Health Sciences
Open elective This program also provides you with the foundation to pursue graduate
studies in areas including medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy
and chiropractic medicine.
Year 1 – Semester 2
Anatomy and Physiology II
Biology II CAREER OPTIONS
Introduction to Health Care Systems :: Author of health-related books;
Introduction to Psychology :: Fundraiser for health-related projects;
Open elective
:: Health data co-ordinator;
:: Health records technician;
Year 2 – Semester 1 :: Health software developer;
Pathophysiology I
:: Health workshop presenter; and
Introduction to Movement Science
Health and Wellness :: Marketing and sales manager.
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Health Information Management

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HEALTH INFORMATION Year 3 – Semester 2
Information Systems
Health Data for Decision-Making

MANAGEMENT Health Law

Health Finance
Managing Health Care Teams

SPECIALIZATION Year 4 – Semester 1

Recognizing the increasing importance and role that health information Research Applications I/Research Practicum I
plays in today’s health-care industry, the Faculty of Health Sciences offers Advanced HIM
a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) – Health Information Management Current Issues in Health Care
(HIM). Our faculty is committed to excellence and research in health Introduction to Project Management
information management and to that end, strives to prepare you to Database Systems
become an HIM leader nationwide.
As a student in the HIM program you will be introduced to the Year 4 – Semester 2
fundamentals of HIM within the Canadian context, with an emphasis on Research Applications II/Research Practicum II
the biomedical sciences, health information science (including information Systems Analysis in Health Care
technology), privacy and security of health information, health information HIM Capstone
analysis and presentation (including epidemiology, research and Quality Improvement in Health Care
statistics), ethical practice and management theory as it applies to the Open elective
health system and health information management. Our technology focus
will provide you with a strategic edge in the health information industry.
CAREER OPTIONS
You will complete the first two years of study in the Health Science
comprehensive program, with a focus on HIM in your third and fourth years. :: Clinical applications co-ordinator;
:: Clinical data analyst/specialist;
:: Clinical database manager;
PROGRAM MAP
:: Clinical research associate;
Year 3 – Semester 1
Understanding Health Data :: Clinical vocabulary manager;
Ethics :: Document management co-ordinator;
Introduction to Epidemiology :: Information solutions consultant;
Research Methods for Health Care Professionals: Theory and Application :: Privacy officer;
Fundamentals of Managing Health Information
:: Process improvement manager;
:: Project manager, clinical applications;
:: Records and information co-ordinator; and
:: Risk management officer.
KINESIOLOGY Year 4 – Semester 1
Research Practicum I/Research Applications I
Exercise Rehabilitation I

SPECIALIZATION Kinesiology II: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics

Current Issues in Health Care
Open elective
As a student in the Kinesiology specialization you will study human
movement and function with a focus on exercise and rehabilitation as it
applies to the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and Year 4 – Semester 2
psychomotor behaviour. In these areas of study, you will have the Research Practicum II/Research Applications II
opportunity to take an in-depth look at the processes involved in motor Exercise Rehabilitation II
control and the stages of motor learning. Principles will be applied to Quality Improvement in Health Care
various dysfunctions of the motor system including means of prevention Two open electives
and assessment. This program will provide you with the fundamental
knowledge to pursue graduate studies in medicine, physical therapy,
occupational therapy and chiropractic. As a graduate of the program, you
CAREER OPTIONS
will have completed the registration requirements to become a certified :: College-level sports coach;
kinesiologist with the Ontario Kinesiology Association. :: Ergonomics;
You will complete the first two years of study in the BHSc comprehensive :: Fitness and health promotion;
program with a focus on kinesiology in your third and fourth years. :: Fitness tester, trainer, consultant, manager;
:: Kinesiologist;
PROGRAM MAP :: Medical equipment supply and consulting;
Year 3 – Semester 1 :: Orthotics, prosthetics;
Kinesiology I: Anatomy of Human Movement :: Pharmaceuticals;
Principles of Fitness and Exercise Prescription
:: Research laboratories;
Ethics
Introduction to Epidemiology :: Masters of Science studies – biomechanics, exercise physiology,
Research Methods for Health Care Professionals: Theory and Application health, health psychology, motor behaviour; and
:: Graduate studies in – physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medicine,
chiropractic.
Year 3 – Semester 2
Health and Exercise Psychology
Human Motor Control and Learning
Exercise Physiology
Health Law
Managing Health-Care Teams

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BACHELOR OF HEALTH Year 2 – Semester 2
Clinical Biochemistry II
Clinical Hematology II

SCIENCE IN MEDICAL Clinical Microbiology I

Genetics and Molecular Biology
Pathophysiology II

LABORATORY SCIENCE Year 3 – Semester 1

(HONOURS) Clinical Microbiology II

Current Issues in Health Care
The BHSc in Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) degree is the first of Histotechnology
its kind in Ontario. As a student in this program you will be introduced to Statistics and Critical Appraisal
the exciting world of health science with a strong focus on medical Open elective
research. You will become skilled in the five main areas of the diagnostic
laboratory – chemistry, hematology, histotechnology, microbiology and
Year 3 – Semester 2
transfusion medicine. Professional communication, scientific writing and
Laboratory Leadership
research skills will also be emphasized.
Research Methods
With the health-care system becoming increasingly dependent on Simulated Clinical Practicum
laboratory testing to diagnose, monitor and treat disease, as a graduate Theory and Practice of Interpersonal Communication
of this program you will be in high demand. Transfusion Science

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Year 4 – Semester 1

A minimum overall average of 70 per cent on six 4U or 4M credits, Clinical Practicum I
including ENG4U (minimum 60 per cent), MHF4U, and two of MCV4U, Clinical Theory and Project I
SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U are required. It is recommended that all three Open elective
of MCV4U, SBI4U and SCH4U be completed.

Year 4 – Semester 2
PROGRAM MAP Clinical Practicum II
Clinical Theory and Project II
Year 1 – Semester 1
Open elective
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology I
Chemistry I CAREER OPTIONS
Writing for Health Sciences
:: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical research laboratories;
Scientific Computing Skills
:: Commercial clinical laboratories;
:: Computer and information system companies;
Year 1 – Semester 2
Anatomy and Physiology II :: Government agencies; and
Biology II :: Laboratories in hospitals, private institutions and clinics.
Chemistry II
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Practice
Mathematical Modeling

Year 2 – Semester 1
Analytical Chemistry for Biosciences
Clinical Biochemistry I
Clinical Hematology I
Ethics
Pathophysiology I

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BACHELOR OF Year 3 – Semester 1
Ethics
Health and Healing V

SCIENCE IN NURSING Introduction to Psychology

Professional Practice V
Statistics and Critical Appraisal for Health Care
As new attitudes and objectives in healthcare redefine today's nursing
professional this is an exciting time to embark on a nursing career.
Year 3 – Semester 2
Our four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program, offered
Developmental Psychology
collaboratively with Durham College, will teach you the practise of
Professional Practice VI
scientifically-based nursing using theory, clinical skills and research Health and Healing VI
findings from individual, family, group and community care. You will also Managing Health Care Teams
acquire the foundations for excellence in clinical practice along with the Research Methods
lifelong learning aspirations, research, teamwork and leadership skills
that are essential for a successful nursing career.
Year 4 – Semester 1
Current Issues in Health Care
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Nursing Leadership
Professional Practice VII
A minimum overall average of 70 per cent on six 4U or 4M credits,
Two open electives
including ENG4U (minimum 60 per cent), SBI4U, SCH4U, and one of
MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U are required.
Year 4 – Semester 2
Professional Practice VIII
PROGRAM MAP Two open electives
Year 1 – Semester 1
Anatomy and Physiology I
CAREER OPTIONS
Development of Self as a Nurse
Foundations for Nursing Practicum I :: Administration;
Information and Communication Technology in Health Care :: Hospital care nurse;
Introduction to Health and Healing
:: Home health care nurse;
Introduction to Nursing Praxis
:: Long term care nurse;
:: Primary health care nurse;
Year 1 – Semester 2
Anatomy and Physiology II :: Policy development;
Foundations for Nursing Practicum II :: Public health nurse;
Health and Healing II
:: Research; and
Health Assessment
Introductory Sociology :: Teaching.
Professional Practice II

Year 2 – Semester 1
Health and Healing III
Nursing Knowledge and Inquiry
Pathophysiology I
Pharmacology for Nurses
Professional Practice III

Year 2 – Semester 2
Health and Healing IV
Microbiology for Health Sciences
Nutrition for Health Sciences
Pathophysiology II
Professional Practice IV

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REGISTERED Year 2 – Semester 2 (fall)
Critical Appraisal of Statistics in Health Science
Ethics

PRACTICAL NURSE TO Knowledge and Inquiry

Pathophysiology I

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Year 2 – Semester 3 (winter)

Microbiology for Health Science

IN NURSING PROGRAM Nutrition for Nursing Practice

Open elective
The post-diploma BScN program is an educational pathway available if Pathophysiology II
you have successfully completed your Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) Research Methods for Health Care Professionals: Theory and Application
diploma from an approved program and are interested in pursuing your
degree. As a student in the program you will build on your previous
Year 3 – Semester 1 (summer)
knowledge in science, nursing and additional disciplines, while being
Health and Healing
introduced to the latest in learning technologies to enhance your access
Professional Practice VI
as a working professional. This program will provide you with the flexibility
to complete your degree in three years of full-time study or up to five
years of part-time study. Year 3 – Semester 2 (fall)
Current Issues in Health Care
Nursing Leadership
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Professional Practice VII
As a RPN seeking admission to the BScN program, you must be a Two open electives
graduate from an approved RPN diploma program and you will be required
to submit transcripts to confirm your diploma completion. Preference will
be given to individuals who have achieved a grade point average (GPA) of CAREER OPTIONS
2.7 or higher. In addition, applicants must hold a current certificate of As a RPN with a baccalaureate degree, you will have greater potential to
competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Licensure to practise advance your career and increase your salary. In addition, a BScN degree
as a registered practical nurse in Ontario must be maintained throughout will offer you the ability to pursue employment in a variety of nursing
the program. areas including management positions and provide you with the building
blocks to obtaining your graduate degree.

PROGRAM MAP
Year 1 – Semester 1 (summer)
Information and Communications Technology in Health Care

Year 1 – Semester 2 (fall)

Professional Nursing Bridge
Science Bridge

Year 1 – Semester 3 (winter)

Comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology
Managing Health Care Teams
Comprehensive Pharmacotherapeutics
Developmental Psychology

Year 2 – Semester 1 (summer)

Health and Healing Bridge
Professional Practice Bridge

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MASTER OF
HEALTH SCIENCES
PROGRAM
The Master of Health Sciences program specializes in two areas of
study: Health Informatics and Community Health. Students will acquire
the knowledge and skills required to conduct high-quality research
in those areas while being challenged to push their boundaries of
thinking and learning.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
:: Hold a four-year honours degree or its equivalent from a recognized
institution in the area of graduate study or a closely related
subject; and
:: Have an overall academic standing of at least a B (GPA = 3.0 on a
4.0/4.3 scale), with a minimum B in the last two full-time years
(four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.

HEALTH INFORMATICS SPECIALIZATION

Health Informatics focuses on the effective use of knowledge and
simulation to improve health and healthcare. You will be immersed in a
research-intensive learning environment that will provide you with
research opportunities including patient journey modelling, data mining
and security, clinical simulations, telehealth and artificial intelligence in
health care. You will be prepared to design, implement and manage
systems in a diverse range of health informatics services to more
efficiently and effectively deliver healthcare and promote the health of
broader populations.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIZATION

Focused on the environmental and social determinants of community
health, as a student in this program you will conduct research in areas
such as HIV/AIDS, kinesiology, nutrition, mental health and vulnerable
populations. You will also have the opportunity to work with faculty
members and partner with community organizations, health departments
and other agencies on community-based research projects. Graduates will
be in an excellent position to work in and with community organizations,
health departments and other agencies to design research and analyze
data oriented toward understanding and promoting the well-being of
targeted communities.

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LEADING-EDGE
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
From laptop computers to simulation labs to state-of-the-art laboratories,
students in UOIT’s Faculty of Health Sciences learn from innovative
technology not offered at other institutions. Our leading-edge learning
environment will allow you to connect with your professors and peers at
any time and from anywhere. Upon arriving at UOIT, you will receive a
high-end laptop computer (www.uoit.ca/mobile) loaded with software
specific to your program and industry to help ensure you are one step
ahead of the competition come graduation.
As a student in our nursing programs, you will also have access to our
unique Interprofessional Centre of Excellence in Simulation, which
features numerous simulated human beings, all of which are programmed
to demonstrate many health conditions including different blood pressure
readings and the loss of vital signs.
In addition, you will receive a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld
computer loaded with the latest critical care software resources for use
in simulation and within the practice setting and be introduced to Virtual
Clinical Excursions, which will give you an interactive, virtual experience
within a hospital setting to further advance your practical skills.
Nursing students are not the only ones who benefit from our innovative
technology. As a student in the BScN (Honours) or BHSc in Medical
Laboratory Science (Honours) programs, you will apply scientific principles
to health care by performing sophisticated laboratory tests using the two
state-of-the-art health sciences laboratories we house on
campus.Technology is changing the face of health care, but the
profession will always be about the people. At UOIT’s Faculty of Health
Sciences, you will learn how to successfully combine the technology and
interpersonal skills required to be successful in the 21st century.
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STRONG
PARTNERSHIPS,
STRONG CAREERS
The Faculty of Health Sciences is delighted to have the opportunity to
work closely with our many business and community partners, which
include approximately 60 community-based agencies and organizations
across Ontario such as regional health and social service departments,
social planning councils, hospitals, home care nursing services, health
service organizations and many others. As a result of these
interconnected relationships, we continually strengthen the education,
employment and research opportunities we offer to students.
Building on our strong partnerships, members of our exceptional faculty
also launched the Health Education Technology Research Unit (HETRU) to
develop advanced technologies for creating teaching, learning and
learning assessment environments based on rigorous research evidence.
HETRU is designed to be an academic-business hybrid that drives
advances in research related to technology use in education; promotes
broadly-based partnerships among academics, institutions and
businesses in Canada and other countries around the world; and
develops technologies that will further advance health education from the
novice student to the expert practitioner.
Our partnerships with local organizations such as Lakeridge Health
Network and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences also
provide our students with outstanding internships, placement and co-op
opportunities. In addition, our mentorship program, in partnership with
Lakeridge Health, helps new graduates transition smoothly into their
careers with mentors providing years of experience and knowledge to
graduates. All of this combined can open the door to a challenging and
rewarding career.
“The decision to choose nursing at UOIT was the best choice I have
made in my life. The opportunities are endless in this program. All of the
faculty are extraordinary and have so much talent and wisdom to share
with all of the students. It is a close and connected environment at UOIT
where you can approach your professors for any assistance and they
are right there to help you succeed in this program.”
–Alanna Johnston, second-year Bachelor of Health Science student.
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A COMMITMENT
TO RESEARCH IS
A COMMITMENT
TO THE FUTURE
Partnerships are a priority for UOIT researchers because working with
leading industries and businesses allows professors and students to
apply their knowledge to real-world problems and provides ample
opportunity to pursue groundbreaking research work. In fact, research
opportunities for undergraduate students are a key differentiator between
UOIT and traditional higher-learning institutions.
Our faculty members understand that hands-on experience will give you
an edge in getting a job or in the pursuit of graduate studies and
research careers and they are eager to provide you with opportunities to
undertake research projects. Student-faculty research collaborations
happen on an ongoing basis and this unique one-on-one model is an
important part of our student experience.
As a student studying within the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will have
the opportunity to participate in research practicums during your fourth
year of study. Working alongside our world-class faculty, you will have the
opportunity to gain hands-on research experience while turning innovative
ideas into real solutions.
Examples of current Health Science research projects include:
:: Complementary and alternative medicine used by patients living with
cancer in the Durham Region;
:: Designing a next generation Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) health
informatics infrastructure for Canada;
:: Studying the impact of new multidisciplinary integrated service to
individuals living with HIV/AIDS;
:: Studying common challenges faced by social service workers; and
:: Using simulation to educate police officers about mental illness.
Dr. Carolyn McGregor, an associate professor at UOIT, holds a Tier 2
Canada Research Chair (CRC) in recognition of her research in health
informatics, groundbreaking work that has the potential to save lives and
lower health-care costs.
“The Med Lab program has been an amazing learning experience. All of
the hands-on work and fantastic professors have helped to guide me
and my peers for the past three years. I am extremely excited to put
everything I have learned into use in my clinical placement during
fourth year.”
–Bayan Sleiman, second-year Bachelor of Health Science student.
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LIFE ON CAMPUS
UOIT understands full well that your university experience is about more
than just the challenges you face in the classroom. From your first day on
campus, and even before, you will find activities and pursuits that meet
your own unique interests.
A variety of fun activities and informative sessions are planned to
welcome you to campus and assist you with the transition to university.
In addition, the Student Life office works year-round to offer you
comprehensive orientation programming.
Many students get connected through dozens of campus clubs including
groups that relate to your program of study such as the Canadian Nursing
Students’ Association and Med Lab United. Other students pursue a
popular interest or topic like the Cheerleading Team, while organizations
such as Student Harmony and Students Against Social Injustice work
toward a better world by advocating on key social issues.
We even offer a Co-curricular Recognition program that supports and
recognizes your participation and leadership in campus activities.
Leadership awards and recognition ceremonies are held for graduating
students in the spring.
E.P. Taylor’s, one of UOIT’s campus pubs, is located in the Student Centre
and is a popular spot to catch a regular lineup of great entertainment for
all ages including comedy at lunch and Campus Idol. It even merited
mention from the Harvard Crimson online edition. “To realize the potential
of an on-campus pub at Harvard, one need only look at places like E.P.
Taylor’s at UOIT,” wrote the Crimson. “With comedy shows every Monday,
pub nights every Wednesday and huge all-campus events Friday and
Saturday, the establishment is everything any student could wish for.”
If your interests run more towards the political arena, you may want to
consider Your Student Association (Your SA), which works hard to serve
the needs of all students. If you’re more the happy host, our Student
Ambassador program could be just your thing. Student Ambassadors are
proactive leaders who introduce prospective students and their families
to the UOIT community by leading campus tours and providing a current
student’s perspective.
We also offer student life programs, which promote intellectual and
personal growth by connecting you to existing campus opportunities and
assisting with the development of new initiatives. Staff liaise with Your
SA, the Student Centre, residences, student clubs, academic units and all
student services to enhance your student satisfaction.
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STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS
FROM START TO FINISH AND AWARDS
At UOIT we are committed to providing you with all of the support and
services required for your success. Whether it is academic advising, tutors,
interview preparation, financial assistance and more, valuable resources are
at your fingertips and available to you without having to leave the campus.
ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Academic advisors provide guidance for students in the areas of academic
goals, career planning and other issues related to student life. There are two
academic advisors in the Faculty of Health Sciences – one is responsible for
all of the Health Science and Medical Laboratory Science students, and the
other is responsible for all of the Nursing and Allied Health Science
students. Both are happy to assist with understanding academic policies
and procedures and discuss your academic progress and standing with you.
They are available for consultation and will provide direction for successful
progression to graduation.
LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRE
If you are looking for additional academic help, our Learner Support
Centre (www.uoit.ca/lsc) provides learning skills support and online
tutorials as well as peer writing tutors and writing and academic language
specialists who will work with you if your first language is not English.
Study and writing skills workshops are scheduled throughout the year and
include a variety of topics such as time management, test taking skills,
referencing and research strategies.
HIRED CAREER SERVICES
Hired Career Services (www.hired.mycampus.ca) offers comprehensive
assistance and a variety of valuable resources to meet your ongoing
career development needs. Career advising, job market information and
assistance with resumé writing, interview preparation and job search
strategies are available year-round. During the academic year, job and
career fairs, information sessions, internship and co-op programs and
on-campus interviews are hosted on campus.
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UOIT offers a variety of scholarship awards and bursaries
(www.uoit.ca/scholarships) to help meet the cost of your university
education. These awards range in amount and may require applications.
In addition, thanks to the generosity of members of our community
including individuals, organizations and corporations, there are numerous
donor awards available.
CENTRE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) makes sure reasonable
accommodations are available with every program, enabling you to
succeed in your chosen field. The centre works with students who are
blind, have low vision, are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a physical,
medical, psychiatric or learning disability. If you require assistance, a pre-
intake form must be completed and submitted along with documentation
from an appropriate medical professional who is familiar with you and
your disability. In the case of learning disabilities, documentation should
come from the diagnosing psychologist or psychological associate.
DIVERSITY OFFICE
UOIT’s Diversity office supports you by working at a grassroots level
with students, faculty and staff to help celebrate our campus’s diversity.
The Diversity office assists in the production of campus cultural events,
investigates actions connected with discrimination and provides diversity
training and workshops. Our goal is to promote equality in celebration of
our wonderful multicultural campus. For more information please visit
www.uoit.ca/diversity.
CAMPUS LIBRARY
Our award-winning Campus Library provides quality information resources
and services to assist you with researching and preparing essay papers.
The library offers both wired and wireless connections with comfortable
study spaces and a reading room, complete with fireplace. Resources are
offered in both paper and electronic format. Electronic resources,
including e-books, electronic periodicals and recommended websites are
made available through the library’s website, which you can access both
on and off campus. Services include training sessions, one-on-one
consultations and free inter-library loans from other libraries. For more
information, please visit www.uoit.ca/library.
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UOIT offers a variety of meal plan options to suit every nutritional need
and lifestyle, including flex dollars, which enable you to dine at all on-
campus food service locations. Among our many food service areas,
cafeterias and cafés is the South Village Residence Dining Hall, which is
located conveniently on the ground level of the South Village Residence.
If you’re worried about where to get your regular Tim Hortons fix, you’re
covered right here on campus, while Pizza Pizza, Starbucks and Williams
Coffee Pub are also among our recognizable eatery partners.
For more information about meal plans, please visit www.uoit.ca/dining.
CONVENIENT AND
AFFORDABLE TRANSIT
Getting to campus has never been easier or more affordable thanks to
newly expanded transit routes and the U-Pass, which provides you with
unlimited access to Durham Region Transit and GO Transit bus service in
Durham Region during the academic year. Durham Region Transit provides
bus service in all the region’s communities, including routes to campus
from North Durham. More good news – as a UOIT student, you pay a
reduced fee for GO Transit bus service to and from the campus from
locations outside of the region, such as Scarborough, North York and
Markham. That means you’re an easy 39-minute trip to campus from the

LIVING AND LEARNING Scarborough Town Centre, and 48 minutes from the Langstaff GO Station.

– RESIDENCE
At UOIT, we offer the best of both worlds when it comes to residence –
all the comforts of home in a unique campus community experience.
Our state-of-the-art residences offer comfort, convenience, great
friendships and the chance to connect with all that campus life has to
offer. The Simcoe and South Village residences offer accommodation for
1,360 students and first-year students are guaranteed a spot if they
meet the deadlines for accepting UOIT’s offer of admission and applying
to residence.
A number of new apartment-style residence units also opened in 2008
with additional units scheduled to open in the fall of 2009. These spaces
are designed for students in their upper years of study. Each 27-unit
building can house a total of 108 students.
For more information on residence, please visit
www.uoit.ca/accommodations.

CHALLENGE YOUR
MIND AND YOUR BODY
When you’re not challenging your mind in the classroom, UOIT offers
plenty of opportunity on campus to stay active and physically challenge
your body. Our spectacular 90,000-square-foot Campus Recreation and
Wellness Centre includes five gymnasiums, an elevated indoor
walking/jogging track and the Flex, a 10,000-sq.-ft fitness centre
featuring state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines. For more
information, please visit www.campusrecreationcentre.com.
The Campus Health Centre features a full-service pharmacy and medical
clinic that offers extended hours of service, on-site doctors and nurses,
on-site counselling and a variety of alternative health services including
massage therapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, nutritional counselling and
chiropractic and orthotic services.
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2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 7K4 T 905.721.8668 EXT. 3166 www.uoit.ca www.healthsciences.uoit.ca