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2013 – 2014 | GRADUATE STUDIES

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Find your passion and yourselF4 UOIT gradUaTe sTUdIes. gO fUrTher.

6 UOIT gradUaTe prOgrams

20 research

23 sTUdenT sUccess

26 WelcOme TO OshaWa

27 hOUsIng

28 geTTIng here: We’re clOser Than yOU ThInk

30 fInancIng yOUr edUcaTIOn

32 TUITIOn and fees

33 InTernaTIOnal sTUdenTs

33 cUlTUreWOrks eap prOgram

33 TUITIOn and fees (InTernaTIOnal sTUdenTs)

34 applIcaTIOn prOcess

36 admIssIOn sUmmary charT

39 campUs TOUrs

39 Open hOUse evenTs

40 cOnTacT InfOrmaTIOn

graduate programs at uoit17 applIed BIOscIence

12 aUTOmOTIve engIneerIng

8 BUsIness admInIsTraTIOn

9 cOmpUTer scIence

19 crImInOlOgy

10 edUcaTIOn

10 edUcaTIOn and dIgITal TechnOlOgIes

13 elecTrIcal and cOmpUTer engIneerIng

13 engIneerIng managemenT

16 healTh scIences

9 InfOrmaTIOn TechnOlOgy secUrITy

17 maTerIals scIence

14 mechanIcal engIneerIng

18 mOdellIng and cOmpUTaTIOnal scIence

14 nUclear engIneerIng

15 nUclear TechnOlOgy

The graduate studies community at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is flourishing and we are pleased that you are considering our university to take your education to the next level.

At UOIT we have developed a close-knit, supportive graduate community that continuously strives for high-quality education and a positive student experience. Our ultimate goal is to see you succeed and achieve your greatest potential. To support this goal, the UOIT graduate studies experience offers you modern curricula, globally experienced professors, progressive research and opportunities for both professional and personal growth. We are confident that upon graduation, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in advanced roles in high-demand fields.

I encourage you to explore our program options and learn more about graduate studies at UOIT by visiting our website at www.uoit.ca/gradstudies. Explore our vibrant campus here in Oshawa, Ontario through our interactive campus map, or better yet, stop by and visit us in person.

We are very proud of all we have accomplished and look forward to sharing our many exciting opportunities with you.

Best regards,

Brian Campbell, PhD Associate provost and dean of Graduate Studies

Welcome From the deanBrIan campBell, phd

Associate provost and dean of Graduate Studies

Published by UOIT 2012

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies

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uoit graduate studies. go Further.At UOIT, we’re pushing the boundaries of innovation and discovery by taking education to the next level. Modern curricula, a wireless and green campus, high-tech facilities and a technology-enriched learning environment are just some of the reasons why your graduate studies experience at UOIT will be a positively different one.

Every year, students from all over the world choose UOIT to further their education. Here are some of the reasons why:

a Welcoming and supportive community As a graduate student, you will be a valued member of a friendly, supportive and diverse community. With a graduate student population of more than 400 students, you will never feel like a number. You will enjoy small classes, an intimate learning atmosphere to help optimize your intellectual development and the opportunity to network and build lasting relationships with professors, staff and fellow classmates.

programs With you in mind We have designed our programs to be modern, innovative and career-focused to meet the needs of the technology-driven job market of the 21st century. UOIT provides you with the tools and experience needed to lead and succeed in your chosen career. We also recognize that every student situation is different, so many of our programs offer you the option for part-time studies, multiple program start dates and a variety of completion options such as research projects, theses, or if you prefer, a course-based program.

state-oF-the-art research Facilities UOIT is home to an array of impressive research and computing facilities all housing the most advanced and current technology. We offer hands-on research experience in these modern facilities, some of which are unique in Canada and in some respects, the world.

aWard-Winning Faculty Our team of globally experienced faculty have established track records in leading-edge, value-added research in their respective disciplines. You will be mentored and guided by these academic and industry leaders and will collaborate with them to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions.

innovative research The university is committed to conducting research that impacts society by addressing issues of regional, national and global importance. As a graduate student, you will have the opportunity to contribute to UOIT’s mission in advancing the highest quality research and will engage in efforts that are truly making an impact.

“ UOIT is a new, established institute of technology that has received a lot of attention.” “ The graduate programs at UOIT include leading-edge research and collaboration with world-renowned experts who are dedicated to excellence and responsive to expand the frontier of knowledge. I think it has excellent partnerships with major Canadian companies and according to the Globe and Mail Canadian University Report Card, UOIT has received impressive marks in national university rankings.”

JAvAD MIRzAEE

Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, class of 2013

“ My motivation for attending UOIT for graduate studies was based on the structure of the university and the fast building reputation the school had gained.”

“ I was impressed by the new campus and newly renovated buildings in downtown Oshawa, with updated technical equipment. What was more appealing was the international image UOIT acquired for its academia.”

AnISAh hUSSAIn

Master of Arts in Criminology, class of 2013

“ Several things interested me about UOIT.” “ Firstly, the relatively small size of the school means that it’s easier to meet with professors. Secondly, the school is close to my family, so living costs are drastically reduced. Thirdly, the technological edge of the school and having all the resources of my classes available at any time online both appealed to me.”

MITChEll KOvACIC

Master of Science in Modelling and Computational Science, class of 2013

don’t take our Word For it – see Why our students chose uoit.

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uoit graduate programs

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Business administrationdegree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Fields:• Finance;• International Business;• Logistics and Supply Chain Management;• Marketing; and• Technology Management.

approximate length: • Sixteen months, based on full-time study, for students

with a minimum of two years of work experience; or• Twenty-four months, based on full-time study,

for direct-entry students.

program Format: Courses with a research project or courses with a research project and work placement

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2830 F: 905.721.3167 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/mba

Business administration and inFormation technology security degree: MBA and Master of Information Technology Security (MITS) (combined program)

approximate length: Twenty months, based on full-time study

program Format: Courses with an integrated capstone research project

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2830 F: 905.721.3167 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/mba_mits

computer sciencedegrees: • Master of Science (MSc); and• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Fields:• Digital Media;• Information Science;• Networks and IT Security; and• Software Design.

approximate length: msc: Twenty-four months, based on full-time studyphd: Forty-eight months, based on full-time study

program Format: msc: Courses with a research thesisphd: Courses with a PhD thesis

sample research areas: • Artificial intelligence;• Computer graphics;• Computer vision;• Digital media;• Distributed computing;• Health informatics;

• Network design;• Network security;• Robotics;• Software engineering;• Ubiquitous computing; and• Virtual reality.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2830 F: 905.721.3167 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/computerscience www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/computersciencephd

inFormation technology securitydegree: MITS

approximate length: Twelve months, based on full-time study

program Format: Courses with an IT Security capstone project

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2830 F: 905.721.3167 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/mits

Why i chose uoit:I was an undergraduate student of UOIT and I knew the master’s program in Computer Science would allow me to put a large focus on digital media due to the interests and expertise of the supervisors.

What i like Best aBout my program:The supervisors are great. They take a large amount of interest in the research you conduct, as well as offer guidance and support due to their relevant background. The program itself allows us to really explore digital media and games from an academic perspective, and gives us insight into how research really fuels all digital media industries.

current research:Digital media and serious games

mIna TaWadrOUs Master of Science in Computer Science, class of 2013

Businesscomputing and it

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educationdegrees: • Master of Arts (MA); and• Master of Education (MEd).

Field:Education and Digital Technologies

approximate length: Twelve to 16 months, based on full-time study

program Format: ma: Courses with a research thesismed: Courses with a digital portfolio or courses with a research project

program delivery: Online

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.8668 ext. 3762 F: 905.721.1707 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/maeducation www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/med

education and digital technologies graduate diploma: Graduate diploma in Education and Digital Technologies

approximate length: Four to eight months, based on full-time study

program Format: Course-based

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.8668 ext. 3762 F: 905.721.1707 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/educationdiploma

Why i chose uoit:UOIT’s MEd program provides me with the academic tools, specialized resources, and personal support I need to ensure professional development and personal growth. As an Ojibway woman working in Aboriginal education, I am pleased to have found a post-secondary institution which supports my holistic approach to learning and professors who honour that my academic journey is founded in culture.

laUra ThIBeaUlT Master of Education, class of 2014

education

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engineering

automotive engineeringdegrees: • Master of Applied Science (MASc); and• Master of Engineering (MEng).

approximate length: Twenty-four months, based on full-time study

program Format: masc: Courses with a research thesis meng: Course-based or courses with a major project

sample research areas: • Alternative fuels;• Automotive aerodynamics;• Automotive control systems;• Automotive electrical and

software systems;• Automotive materials and

manufacturing;

• Automotive modelling, simulation, optimization and design;

• Chassis design;• Fuel cells and hydrogen;• Hybrid and electric vehicles;• Noise, vibrations and

harshness; and• Vehicle dynamics.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3268 F: 905.721.3370 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/automotive

electrical and computer engineeringdegrees: • MASc;• MEng; and• PhD.

Fields:phd program: • Communications and Signal Processing;• Control Systems; and• Software Systems.

approximate length:masc and meng: Twenty-four months, based on full-time studyphd: Forty-eight months, based on full-time study

program Format:masc: Courses with a MASc research thesismeng: Course-based or courses with a major projectphd: Courses with a PhD research thesis

sample research areas:• Computer network design

and management;• Control systems;• Cryptography and secure

communications;• Digital signal processing

and transmission systems;• Image processing;

• Instrumentation;• Internet technologies;• Power systems and

electronics;• Real-time and embedded

computing; and• Wireless communications.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3268 F: 905.721.3370 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/ece www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/ecephd

engineering managementdegree: Master of Engineering Management

approximate length:Twenty-four months, based on full-time study

program Format:• Course-based; or • Courses with a major project.

sample project areas:• Energy systems

management;• Engineering project

management;• Occupational health

and safety;

• Production planning and operations management;

• Quality control and applied risk analysis; and

• Regulatory affairs and licensing.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3268 F: 905.721.3370 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/mengm

engineering management (graduate diploma)graduate diploma: Graduate diploma in Engineering Management

approximate length:Eight months, based on full-time study

program Format:Course-based

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3268 F: 905.721.3370 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/engmdiploma

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mechanical engineeringdegrees: • MASc;• MEng; and• PhD.

Fields:masc and meng:• Design;• Energy and Thermofluids Engineering; and• Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering.

phd:• Automotive Engineering;• Energy and Thermofluids Engineering; and• Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering.

approximate length:masc and meng: Twenty-four months, based on full-time studyphd: Forty-eight months, based on full-time study

program Format:masc: Courses with a MASc research thesismeng: Course-based or courses with a major projectphd: Courses with a PhD research thesis

sample research areas:• Automotive systems;• Dynamics, vibration

and noise;• Energy systems,

fluid mechanics and heat transfer;

• Engineering design;

• Manufacturing and materials;

• Mechanics of solids and structures; and

• Robotics, mechatronics, automation and controls.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3268 F: 905.721.3370 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/mechanical www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/mechanicalphd

nuclear engineeringdegrees: • MASc;• MEng;• MEng – University Network of Excellence in Nuclear

Engineering (UnEnE) administered program*; and• PhD.

Fields:masc and meng:• Nuclear Power; and• Radiological and Health Physics.

phd:• Nuclear Power and Energy Applications; and• Radiological and Health Physics.

approximate length:masc and meng: Twenty-four months, based on full-time studyphd: Forty-eight months, based on full-time study

program Format:masc: Courses with a research thesismeng: Course-based or courses with a major projectphd: Courses with a PhD research thesis

sample research areas:• Radiation protection and

measurements;• Health physics, threat

detection and security;• Nuclear reactor

instrumentation, control and simulation;

• Nuclear reactor materials and corrosion;

• Nuclear reactor physics;• Nuclear reactor safety;• Nuclear reactor systems;• Nuclear reactor

thermalhydraulics and heat transfer;

• Power systems; and• Radioactive waste

management.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.8668 ext. 5503 F: 905.721.3046 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/nuclear www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/nuclearphd *Please visit www.unene.ca for UnEnE program details.

nuclear technology graduate diplomas oFFered: • Fuel, Materials and Chemistry;• Health Physics;• Operation and Maintenance;• Radiological Applications;• Reactor Systems; and• Safety, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

approximate length:Eight months, based on full-time study

program Format:Course-based

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.8668 ext. 5503 F: 905.721.3046 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/nucleardiplomas

Why i chose uoit:I started my master’s study at UOIT in 2009 and now I am doing my PhD. I chose UOIT as it is a university in my neighbourhood, offers affordable education and most importantly, allows me to do part-time study so I can still maintain my current living situation. I decided to stay at UOIT after my master’s for the research I love and for the highest degree I had dreamed of. UOIT has made my dream come true.

What i like Best aBout my program:The best thing about my program is the challenge - I am working in a different area from my background. I also like to be under the instruction of people who are leaders in my area of research.

current research:health informatics

XInqI Wang PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, class of 2014

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health sciences

health sciencesdegree: Master of health Sciences (MhSc)

Fields: • Community Health;• Health Informatics; and• Kinesiology.

approximate length: Twenty-four months, based on full-time study

program Format: Courses with a research thesis

sample research areas: community health• Chronic disease management;• Health professions and policy;• HIV and other infectious diseases;• Inequalities in health and illness; and• Mental health and illness.

health Informatics• Cloud computing in health care;• Knowledge discovery in health care;• Mobility in health care;• Real-time decision aids;• Security and reliability in health care; and• Serious games in health care.

kinesiology• Cortical asymmetry and adaptive plasticity;• Exercise induced neural adaptations;• Motor learning and activity in children; • Motor learning for injury prevention and rehabilitation; and• Spinal cord and (non/rhythmic) movement production.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3166 F: 905.721.3179 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/healthsciences

applied Biosciencedegrees: • MSc; and• PhD.

Fields: • Biomolecular Science;• Ecosystem Health;• Forensic Bioscience; and• Human Health Biology.

approximate length:msc: Twenty-four months, based on full-time studyphd: Forty-eight months, based on full-time study

program Format:msc: Courses with a research thesisphd: Courses with a PhD research thesis

sample research areas:• Biochemistry;• Cell biology;• Chemical biology;• Ecology;• Environmental toxicology;• Forensic science;• Genomics;

• Immunology;• Microbiology;• Molecular biology;• Organic chemistry;• Pharmacology; and• Pharmaceutical chemistry.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3050 F: 905.721.3304 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/appliedbioscience www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/appliedbiosciencephd

materials sciencedegrees: • MSc; and• PhD.

Fields: phd program:• Biomaterials;• Materials Chemistry;• Materials Physics; and• Theoretical and Computational Materials Science.

approximate length:msc: Twenty-four months, based on full-time studyphd: Forty-eight months, based on full-time study

program Format:msc: Courses with a research thesisphd: Courses with a PhD research thesis

sample research areas:• Biomaterials;• Carbon-based materials;• Corrosion science and

oxidation technologies and applications;

• High temperature superconductors;

• Hybrid organic-inorganic materials;

• Materials for photovoltaic applications and other energy-related materials;

• Materials growth characterization;

• Nucleic acid-based materials;

• Proton exchange membrane fuel cell materials and processes;

• Reinforced composites with superior mechanical properties; and

• Supercritical fluids and materials.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3050 F: 905.721.3304 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/matsci www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/matsciphd

Why i chose uoit:In the attempt to research oncology and exercise, I came across UOIT’s Faculty of health Sciences’ graduate website. It was from there I found research areas of oncology and exercise. Through contact with the graduate program director, I was connected with faculty members that were interested in my area of research and have since become my supervisors.

What i like Best aBout my program:I have enjoyed the inviting atmosphere in the Faculty of health Sciences. Since starting my master’s program, I have been a part of the Student Affairs & Research Culture (STARC) committee as the Graduate Student liaison (GSl), which gives me the opportunity to be a part of the faculty and bring a student perspective to the table. I have found that the faculty and staff in the Faculty of health Sciences are very receptive and accommodating to the suggestions and needs of their students.

current research:Cancer and exercise rehabilitation

meagan O’neIll Master of health Sciences, class of 2013

science

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modelling and computational sciencedegrees: • MSc; and• PhD.

Fields: phd program:• Computational Physical Sciences; and• Scientific Computing.

approximate length:msc: Twenty-four months, based on full-time studyphd: Forty-eight months, based on full-time study

program Format:msc: Courses with a research thesisphd: Courses with a PhD research thesis

sample research areas:• Applied dynamical systems; • Climate modelling; • Computational nanoscience

and molecular modelling; • Computational

neuroscience; • Computer science;

• Energy;• Fluid dynamics; • Industrial mathematics; • Materials science and

photonics; • Medical imaging; and• Nuclear physics.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3050 F: 905.721.3304 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/modelling www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/modellingphd

Why i chose uoit:I chose UOIT for its Materials Science program so I could focus my research on nanotechnology and renewable energy systems. It was an easy choice for me after getting to know my supervisors and understanding that they and most professors are easily accessible and would be readily available to help me. I believed, and still do, that I would be able to learn more, be less restricted and develop my own ideas more effectively than at a large university.

What i like Best aBout my program:The Materials Science program is comprised of a small tight-knit group of students and professors. Collaborations are commonplace and help is always there. The research is fast-paced and demanding. We are competing with much larger research groups, so each student has many more responsibilities and must be flexible and think outside the box. These are some reasons that make the Materials Science program at UOIT great.

current research:nanotechnology for material science in dye sensitized solar cells

Why i chose uoit:I chose UOIT for graduate studies because of the faculty. having earned my undergraduate degree at UOIT, I was already familiar with most of the faculty because they were accessible. I was able to grow and develop as a person during my undergraduate years. As such, I was confident that I would have another great opportunity to grow, learn and develop here.

What i like Best aBout my program:One of the reasons I decided to study social science when I was a teenager was because I wanted to contribute in some way to make the world a better place. The research that is conducted by the faculty has the opportunity to have that impact. There are people researching incarcerated youth, women’s fear of crime, immigrant populations and sexuality, and sex trafficking, just to name a few. All of them are trying to help make a difference and it is that aspect I love best about my program.

current research:Sexual regulation

dOnald mcgIllIvray Master of Science in Materials Science, class of 2013

mIchael perkIns Master of Arts in Criminology, class of 2012

criminologydegree: MA

Fields: • Cybercrime; and• Inequality and Crime.

approximate length:Twenty-four months, based on full-time study

program Format:• Coursework and an original thesis; or • Coursework and a major paper

sample research areas:• Crime and ethnicity;• Criminological theory;• Cybercrime;• Eyewitness testimony;• Hate crime;• Homicide;• Inequality and crime;• Legal studies;• Policing;• Poverty and inner-city crime;

• Psychology and law;• Psychology of deception;• Restorative justice;• Stereotyping, stigmatization

and discrimination;• Victimization;• Woman abuse;• Wrongful conviction; and• Youth crime.

For more inFormation: T: 905.721.3234 F: 905.721.3372 E: [email protected]

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/criminology

social science and humanities

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Most notably, UOIT has attracted five Canada Research Chairs (CRCs), with another four in development, and six industrial research chairs. This is an outstanding achievement and an excellent reflection of the quality of our faculty and researchers. We are building a culture of innovation by embedding research in core academic activity.

Our undergraduate and graduate students are fully engaged in research under the supervision of our professors who are global experts in their fields. Through our established strong partnerships with business and industry leaders, we provide students with real-world experience. At UOIT, we are focused on transforming ideas into real solutions that will benefit society.

Every research project at UOIT is built on three guiding principles: excellence, innovation and societal impact through the enhancement of the lives of Canadians and local

and national economies. Designed to meet the needs of employers in the surrounding area and throughout Ontario, UOIT research focuses on the following fields:

• Applied Bioscience;• Automotive, Materials and Manufacturing;• Community and Social Wellness;• Information and Communication; and• Sustainable Energy.

In support of these strategic themes, UOIT houses state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities such as the General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE), Energy Systems and nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC), Aquatic Toxicology laboratory, psychology labs, Geoforensic Research Facility, Clean Energy Research laboratory (CERl) and the Educational Informatics laboratory.

research UOIT is one of the most research-intensive universities in Canada. This remarkable success was achieved by focusing on a select number of research areas where UOIT has carved a niche.

Fast FactsACE is equipped with a full range of test chambers that allow for full climatic, durability and lifecycle testing, including one of the largest and most sophisticated climatic wind tunnels in the world. ACE has an area of approximately 16,300 square metres and is divided into two distinct sections: a core research facility and an integrated research and training facility.

Raquel Murray, MSc in Modelling and Computational Science student, class of 2012, was featured on the website of Research Matters, a new provincewide campaign designed to get researchers off their campuses and into communities to talk about the ideas, issues and stories emerging from their research that affect everyday life.

The spectacular ERC is a 9,290-square-metre facility that is the premier training ground for future energy scientists and nuclear engineers. It houses UOIT’s unique-in-Canada engineering programs and research in geothermal, hydraulic, hydrogen, natural gas, nuclear, solar and wind energy technologies.

Dr. Douglas holdway, UOIT’s first-ever Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC), became the university’s first faculty member to have a CRC renewed for a new term. Dr. holdway’s research in Aquatic Toxicology will provide environmentalists with the necessary tools to lessen the impact that toxins have on aquatic life, while developing and applying new biological methods for monitoring and investigating the impact of chemicals in contaminated water on aquatic organisms. The value of the CRC is $1.4 million over a seven-year period through May 2018.

The CERl is used to conduct research on hydrogen production, heat engines and nanotechnology. Researchers are working on the world’s first lab-scale demonstration of a copper-chlorine cycle for thermochemical water splitting and nuclear hydrogen production. hydrogen is a clean energy carrier of the future and a potential major solution to the problem of climate change.

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aBoriginal resource centre www.uoit.ca/aboriginal

The Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) provides First nation, Métis and Inuit students with a home away from home throughout this educational journey. The ARC strives to provide an environment that fosters personal and cultural growth, along with academic success. In a holistic manner, in partnership with the campus community, we aim to ensure that we have provided you with the personal, cultural and academic tools necessary to find your role within your community.

academic success centre www.uoit.ca/academicsuccess

The Academic Success Centre provides academic services for graduate students in writing, English as a second language and study skills through consultations, thesis writing workshops and online resources.

campus childcare centre www.uoit.ca/campuschildcare

If you are both a student and a parent, the Campus Childcare Centre is available to provide you with high-quality childcare services and programs to support you while you pursue your graduate education at UOIT. Conveniently located near campus, the centre is staffed with a team of highly skilled early childhood educators who are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children.

student successAt UOIT, success is always a team effort. Our commitment to your success includes a range of student services backed by friendly, knowledgeable and caring staff.

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it serviceswww.itsc.uoit.ca

As a graduate student, you will receive a UOIT email account, access to the university’s campus network, wireless Internet access - available from almost every building on campus, and some preferred software licensing. IT support services are available to you seven days a week by phone, email or in person at the IT Service Desk.

liBraries www.uoit.ca/library

The UOIT libraries provide extensive print and digital information resources and services to assist you.

The libraries are located at the following locations:

• 2000 Simcoe Street North;

• 11 Simcoe Street North for Faculty of Education students; and

• 61 Charles Street for Faculty of Social Science and humanities students.

Wireless connections, free inter-library loans, streaming media, specialized training sessions and one-on-one consultations are available in each library.

student experience centre www.uoit.ca/studentexperience

The Student Experience Centre is committed to facilitating your transition and integration into the university community as well as supporting your personal and career development throughout your time with us.

support For students With disaBilities www.uoit.ca/csd and www.uoit.ca/disability_services

UOIT is committed to providing accessible and equal education so that all students can succeed in their chosen fields. To support this commitment, UOIT offers a number of valuable services to students with all types of disabilities, including students who are blind or have low vision, who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those with a physical, medical, psychiatric or learning disability as defined in the Ontario human Rights Code.

In order to serve students effectively, disability supports are locally provided to students depending on their program location. Students enrolled at the north Oshawa campus location will work with the Centre for Students with Disabilities office. Those studying downtown will have access to support services through Disability Services within the Student Experience Centre.

uoit international www.uoit.ca/international

UOIT International is committed to helping international students adjust to their new life on campus and ensure their UOIT university experience is the best that it can be. Our international student advisor assists students by providing support and mentoring on a range of topics including, but not limited to the following: Canadian immigration support, answering questions on health insurance (known as the University health Insurance Plan [UhIP]), housing and other matters. An orientation is held before the beginning of each academic semester.

campus health centre www.uoit.ca/campushealthcentre

The Campus health Centre (ChC) is committed to providing you with the highest level of services. Whether you have a health emergency, a concern about nutrition, muscle strains and pains or a bad case of the flu, you can expect quality care from our health professionals. The ChC provides numerous confidential health services, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including the following:

• A walk-in medical clinic; • Acupuncture; • Chiropractic care; • Custom orthotics;

• Massage therapy; • Nutritional counselling;• Pharmacy; and• Physical therapy.

If you want to get involved in health promotion, leave the Pack Behind is a student-run health education team that operates out of the ChC. The team promotes smoking cessation and change in social policy.

campus saFety www.uoit.ca/campussafety

Your safety and security on campus is our priority. The Office of Campus Safety has implemented numerous strategies including 24-hour security presence at the Gordon Willey building’s main desk (north Oshawa campus location) and at 61 Charles Street (downtown Oshawa campus location). All other buildings have coverage from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Additional safety measures include emergency guideline signage, closed-circuit television cameras and uniformed security personnel who routinely patrol in marked vehicles. Code Blue stations are located at the north Oshawa location and provide immediate contact to the security desk. The office also facilitates the Campus Walk program, which provides escorts to and from your car on campus upon request. Security can be contacted at any time via internal telephones, cellphones and campus pay phones. Classroom telephones are also equipped with a pre-programmed emergency button.

career services www.uoit.ca/studentexperience

The Student Experience Centre offers comprehensive career service assistance and a variety of valuable resources to help you develop your unique career path. Interactive career resources are available online through the Student Experience Centre website or in person at both the north Oshawa and downtown locations.

The following services are available year-round:

• Assistance with creating effective job-search documents;

• Career counselling;

• Interview preparation;• Job market information; and• Job search strategies.

As a student you will also have access to a variety of events hosted on campus during the academic year including the following:

• Employer information and networking sessions;• Interviews conducted by leading employers; and• Job fairs.

diversity oFFice www.uoit.ca/diversity

UOIT’s Diversity office celebrates our diverse campus environment. It assists in the production of campus cultural events, investigates complaints involving discrimination and provides diversity training and workshops. The office’s goal is to promote equality and create a heightened understanding of diversity.

learning commons www.uoit.ca/learningcommons

UOIT’s state-of-the-art learning Commons houses computers for students’ use. Additional amenities include dedicated tutoring rooms, digital signage, laptop stations, wired and wireless access points and printers. The IT Service Desk is also conveniently located at the north Oshawa campus location in the Gordon Willey building, as well as downtown at 61 Charles Street, to help you with any IT-related issues.

graduate student councilwww.uoitgsc.ca

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) is a platform where graduate students’ concerns are heard by program representatives. The council ensures that the university is aware of the concerns of graduate students and advocates for resolutions and changes where applicable. The GSC also manages the graduate student service under the Student Association at UOIT and Durham College and co-ordinates a number of events for graduate students including the Graduate Student Research Conference, trivia nights and orientation activities.

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on-campus housing www.uoitrez.ca

UOIT has two beautiful residence buildings on campus that offer you convenience, comfort and a place for living and learning. located just steps away from our classrooms, both residences are well-equipped and offer numerous amenities such as controlled access, on-site management, security, on-site laundry, individually controlled air conditioning/heating and many social areas.

West village residences www.lpcrentals.com/oshawa

These beautiful apartment-style residence suites are ideal for graduate students looking for the independence of apartment living with the convenience of residing on campus. Three- and six-bedroom units are available and include five appliances, parking, networked Internet and large bedrooms with spacious closets.

oFF-campus living service www.uoit.ca/studentexperience

The Student Experience Centre provides off-campus living resources, programming and assistance. Rental property listings, general housing information, help finding a roommate or arranging a sublet and advice are also available. The Off-campus living Service offers a wealth of resources designed to promote a safe, neighbourly and successful community for all to enjoy.

Welcome to oshaWa

housing

You will find a wide variety of attractions to suit all needs and tastes, all within minutes of campus:

• Quality shopping including big-box stores, flea markets, shopping malls and unique boutiques;

• A variety of casual and fine dining restaurants; • Museums, art galleries, concerts and festivals;• Expansive waterfront trails for cyclists, joggers,

inline skaters and nature lovers;• Great slopes for skiing and snowboarding;• Competitive recreational sports including cricket

and soccer; and• Numerous area golf courses.

UOIT is also less than an hour’s drive or an easy GO Train ride away from a number of hotspots in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Whether you are interested in a night out on the town, spending a leisurely day at the Toronto zoo, riding a rollercoaster at Canada’s Wonderland or watching a sporting event or concert at Rogers Centre or the Air Canada Centre, you are sure to find plenty of opportunity to mix entertainment with your academic pursuits.

If you are planning to live in Oshawa while you complete your graduate education, you will be pleased to know that it is not only a great place to live, but affordable as well. In the fall of 2011, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment was only $923¹. That represents several hundreds of dollars in monthly savings when compared to similar dwellings in downtown Toronto. From single rooms, apartments or townhouses, you are sure to find a range of affordable housing options to suit your budget.

1 Canada Mortgage and housing Corporation Rental Market Report, Greater Toronto Area 2011

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Oshawa is in the heart of beautiful Durham Region, which offers a fantastic mix of urban and rural living.

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getting here: We’re closer than you thinkwww.uoit.ca/transit

UOIT’s campus is easy to get to from all points of the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, whether you decide to get here by car or by bus.

And getting here has never been easier, thanks to expanded public transit routes and the U-Pass, which provides you with unlimited access during the academic year to Durham Region Transit (DRT) and GO Transit bus service in Durham Region. More good news – as a UOIT student, you pay a reduced fee for GO Transit bus service to and from campus from locations outside of Durham Region, such as Scarborough, north York and Markham.

arriving By car

city north oshaWa location travel time – approximate

doWntoWn oshaWa location travel time – approximate

BramptonOne hour and 17 minutes – Highway 401One hour and 13 minutes – Highway 407

One hour and 9 minutes – Highway 401

coBourg 56 minutes – Highway 401 49 minutes – Highway 401

doWntoWn toronto

56 minutes – Highway 40157 minutes – Highway 407

45 minutes – Highway 401

etoBicokeOne hour – Highway 401One hour and 4 minutes – Highway 407

52 minutes – Highway 401

markham37 minutes – Highway 40753 minutes – Highway 401

45 minutes – Highway 401

mississaugaOne hour and 17 minutes – Highway 401One hour and 13 minutes – Highway 407

One hour and 8 minutes – Highway 401

neWmarketOne hour and 17 minutes – Highway 401One hour and 13 minutes – Highway 407

One hour – Highway 404 to Highway 401

arriving By Bus

city terminal north oshaWa location travel time – approximate

doWntoWn oshaWa location travel time – approximate

Brampton Bramalea GO Station One hour and 33 minutesOne hour and 55 minutes to Oshawa bus terminal and a short walk

doWntoWn toronto

Union Station58 minutes to Oshawa GO train station, followed by a 30-minute DRT ride

58 minutes to Oshawa GO train station followed by a 20-minute DRT ride and a short walk

markham Unionville GO Station 35 minutes 50 minutes

neWcastleNewcastle bus loop (Highway 2 at Mill St.)

43 minutes to downtown Oshawa, followed by a 15-minute DRT ride

36 minutes to Oshawa bus terminal and a short walk

north york York University bus loop One hour and 2 minutes One hour and 15 minutes to Oshawa bus terminal and a short walk

richmond hill Langstaff GO Station 50 minutesOne hour and 5 minutes to Oshawa bus terminal and a short walk

scarBorough Scarborough Town Centre48 minutes to Oshawa bus terminal, followed by a 15-minute DRT ride

48 minutes to Oshawa bus terminal and a short walk

uxBridge Walmart Plaza One hour and 20 minutesOne hour and 32 minutes to downtown Oshawa bus terminal and a short walk

If you want to travel between the north Oshawa and the downtown Oshawa campus locations, it’s as easy as a 15-minute bus ride or about 10 minutes by car.www.durhamregiontransit.com | www.gotransit.com

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external aWardsExternal awards can provide substantial support to full-time graduate students. If you are a high-achieving student, you are strongly encouraged to apply to both provincial and federal granting agencies for graduate scholarships in the early fall and winter. If you are an international student, you are encouraged to apply to granting agencies in your home country. Some major external awards include, but are not limited to, the following:

Canadian Institutes of health Research (CIhR) scholarships www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca

natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (nSERC) scholarships and fellowships www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca

Social Sciences and humanities Research Council (SShRC) scholarships www.sshrc.ca

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) www.uoit.ca/gradstudies

other sources oF FundingBursaries Students who are experiencing financial difficulties face unexpected and significant challenges, which affect not only their academic progress, but also their ability to remain in school. Full-time graduate students can complete an online student financial profile to be considered for financial assistance. Students may be approved for several types of financial support through this application process.

Financing your education www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/funding

Full-time UOIT graduate students in research-based programs are provided with several funding opportunities to help support the cost of their graduate education.

minimum Funding packagesEach research program has a minimum funding level for full-time students, which may be exceeded in a given year and is typically offered for the standard length of the program. The minimum funding may be met through various sources of funding including, but not limited to, entrance scholarships, assistantships and external awards.

entrance scholarshipsThe Office of Graduate Studies offers a limited number of merit-based graduate entrance scholarships to eligible full-time master’s and doctoral students. You are assessed for eligibility if you are receiving an offer of admission, so no application form is required. In the 2012-2013 academic year, the entrance scholarships were valued at $3,000 each.

assistantshipsThe primary sources of funding for graduate students at UOIT are teaching assistantships (TAship), research assistantships (RAship) and/or graduate research assistantships (GRAship), which are available to full-time domestic and international students.

teaching assistantships and research assistantships

TAships and RAships are types of paid employment available to graduate students. Teaching assistants (TA) work under the direction of course instructors and perform various teaching duties. Research assistants (RA) work under the direction of a researcher. This research work is not necessarily directly connected to the student’s own research and program of study.

During the 2012-2013 academic year, a TA/RA with a bachelor’s degree will earn $34 per hour, while a TA/RA with a master’s degree will earn $38 per hour. The terms and conditions of employment for TAs and RAs are governed by the collective agreement between UOIT and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). For more information on the collective agreement, please visit www.uoit.ca/collectiveagreements.

graduate research assistantships

GRAships are integrated into the research programs of one or more professors from funding that is usually obtained through awarded research grants. GRAships support students in research that contributes to the student’s program of study and usually results in a thesis or major project. GRAships are paid periodically throughout the year and there is no hourly rate or any set value.

prOgram mInImUm fUndIng

Master of Arts and Master of health Sciences

$9,000 per year

Master of Science and Master of Applied Science

$16,000 per year

Doctor of Philosophy $18,000 per year

Why i chose uoit:I chose UOIT for my graduate studies because of its support for primary research in my area of interest - psychology and law. UOIT is home to a contingent of researchers in psychology and law who are active as leaders in their field. I also chose UOIT because as a relatively new university and program, it offered me many opportunities I would not have otherwise had. Attending UOIT has allowed me to contribute to the university, to grow personally and to distinguish myself in ways that may not have been available if I were to attend a larger, older institution.

What i like Best aBout my program:I particularly appreciate the multi-disciplinary and critical focus within the Criminology program. Being faced with differing and critical perspectives has challenged my assumptions and broadened my worldview.Scholarships received:• UOIT Dean’s Graduate Scholarship (valued at $6,000);• Professional Enhancement Funding (valued at $500);• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (valued at $15,000); and• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Joseph-Armand

Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship (valued at $17,500).

current research:Psychology of justice judgements

Jeremy BaarBé Master of Arts in Criminology, class of 2013

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domestic students domestic tuition and FeesThe tuition and fees listed are based on the 2012-2013 academic year. Tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 academic year may vary from these amounts.

1 The amounts listed are an approximation of annual full-time tuition fees for research-based programs in the 2012-2013 academic year. Costs for professional and course-based programs may vary from this amount. A full breakdown of fees is available at www.uoit.ca/gradstudies.

full-time tuition1 $8,093 to $8,252

compulsory fees $1,089

health and dental insurance $193

U-pass $239

Total $9,614 to $9,773

international students You will find UOIT’s campus life is wonderfully enriched by a diverse student body. International students have attended the university from 66 different countries and are drawn to UOIT because of our real-world mix of the theoretical and practical, and our safe, friendly environment. Our diverse campus community offers wonderful opportunities to share ideas with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

english language proFiciencyAll applicants are required to give evidence of their oral and written proficiency in English. This requirement may be satisfied with one of the following criteria:

1. Your mother tongue or first language is English.

2. You have studied full-time for at least three years (or equivalent in part-time studies) in a university degree program where the language of instruction and examination was English, or you have completed a university degree program where the language of instruction and examination was English. UOIT may ask you to provide official verification of the aforementioned. please note: The minimum three-year requirement does not include full-time enrolment in English as a Second language (ESl) programs.

3. You have successfully completed all levels of an approved ESl program that has been designed for university preparation. Information on whether a particular program is approved as satisfying the English proficiency requirement can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies.

4. You have achieved the required proficiency as listed below on one of the tests in English language acceptable to UOIT.

Below are the minimum recommended scores for English language Proficiency (ElP) tests. higher scores may be required by some programs. Scores by program are available on page 36; however, students are advised to consult the Graduate Studies website for the most current requirements for their program.

general requirements

* UOIT Graduate Studies only accepts IElTS scores in the Academic testing format.

cultureWorks eap program

www.culture-works.com

If you meet all of the admission requirements with the exception of English language proficiency, you may enrol in the CultureWorks English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, an English preparatory program for university-level studies offered at UOIT. Upon successful completion of all levels, students are eligible to proceed into a graduate degree program at UOIT.

international tuition and FeesThe tuition and fees listed are based on the 2012-2013 academic year. Tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 academic year may vary from these amounts.

1 The amounts listed are an approximation of annual full-time tuition fees for research-based programs in the 2012-2013 academic year. Costs for professional and course-based programs may vary from this amount. A full breakdown of fees is available at www.uoit.ca/gradstudies.2 The UhIP fee, which is mandatory for international students, will be set by the insurer.

required canadian immigration documentation If you are an international student studying in Canada, you should apply for the following documents at Canadian diplomatic missions in your home country or closest country with a mission:

• study permit – Normally, you should apply at least six months before you intend to begin your studies. Review the UOIT website at www.uoit.ca/immigrationinfo and the Government of Canada website at www.cic.gc.ca/study for details; and

• Temporary resident visa (Trv) – Citizens from some countries may also be required to apply for a TRv, commonly called an Entry visa. visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas/asp for details.

TOefl (iBT) 83 TO 87 (minimum sub-scores: Listening 20, Reading 20, Speaking 19, Writing 20)

TOefl (paper-based) 560

IelTs* 6.5

melaB 85

cael 70 (with no sub-score below 60)

full-time tuition1 $15,615 TO $16,534

compulsory fees $1,089

health and dental insurance $193

University health Insurance plan (UhIp)2

$684

U-pass $239

Total $17,820 to $18,739

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application process After you have explored UOIT’s graduate programs, there are six steps you must go through to complete the application process.

step 1: revieW admission requirementsTo be eligible for admission to any graduate degree or diploma program at UOIT, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

master’s programs:• Hold a four-year honours degree or its equivalent from

a recognized institution in the same area of graduate study or a closely related subject; and

• Overall academic standing of at least a B average (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.

phd programs:

• Completion of a research project or thesis-based master’s level degree from a recognized institution in the same area of graduate study or a closely related subject; and

• A minimum B+ average (GPA: 3.3 on a 4.3 scale or 77 to 79 per cent).

graduate diplomas:

• 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

• A minimum B-minus average (GPA: 2.7 on a 4.3 scale or 70 to 72 per cent).

please note:• The above requirements are the minimum required for entry

into graduate studies at UOIT. Some faculties may have additional requirements for entry into a specific program. Program-specific requirements are available in the admission summary chart on page 36; however, students are advised to consult the Graduate Studies website for the most current requirements for their program; and

• Non-standard applicants who do not meet the above requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

step 2: check application deadlines To be eligible for admission to any graduate degree or diploma program at UOIT, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

please note:• Application deadlines are subject to change. Please visit

the Graduate Studies website for the most up-to-date deadlines; and

• Not all programs have the intakes listed above. Individual program intakes are available in the admission summary chart on page 36; however, students are advised to consult the Graduate Studies website for the most current information.

step 3: prepare your application At this stage of the application process you should find a supervisor (if applicable), complete any necessary tests or exams (English proficiency tests, Graduate Management Admission Test [GMAT], etc.), contact your referees and gather all of the required documentation necessary to complete your application.

checklist of required documents¹:• A minimum of two letters of recommendation²;• English proficiency exam scores (if applicable);• One official or certified copy (certified by the institution)

of each previous undergraduate and graduate transcript;• A one- to two-page statement of academic intent;• A photocopy of your degree parchment(s); and• If required, program-specific documentation³.1 Please consult the Graduate Studies website for specific details and guidelines related to the required components of the application.2 Customized referee forms are available for download through the online application.3 For the most up-to-date program-specific documentation requirements, please visit www.uoit.ca/gradstudies.

step 4: apply online www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/applynow

Once you have gathered the components listed for your application, you can proceed to the online application. You will need approximately one hour and access to a printer to complete this step. Before you submit your application, you will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee of C$100 per program.

step 5: send your documents To complete the application process, you must send all required additional documentation to the Office of Graduate Studies by the deadlines listed in Step 2.

visit www.uoit.ca/gradstudies for additional guidelines for submitting documentation.

step 6: check your application status online After you have completed your application and have received confirmation that it has been submitted successfully, you will receive a PIn and password that will allow you to login to the Applicant Portal to check the status of your application.

The Applicant Portal will allow you to do the following:• Review documents that the university has received;• Determine which documents may be outstanding;• See the status of your application; and• Review any decisions that have been made.

sTarT daTe fIrsT cOnsIderaTIOn deadlIne – all applIcanTs

September start February 1

January start May 1

May start October 15

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program degree program options start datesminimum overall average required*

TOefl (paper-based)

TOefl (iBT)**

IelTs melaB caelminimum letters of recommendation

additional requirements ***

applied Bioscience master of science full-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 2

doctor of philosophy full-time september, January or may  B+ 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

automotive engineering master of applied science full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

master of engineering full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

Business administration master of Business administration full-time or part-time september B 580 92 to 93 7 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Three 3

computer science master of science full-time september B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

doctor of philosophy full-time september, January or may B+ 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

criminology master of arts full-time september B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Three 4

education master of arts full-time or part-time september B 580 92 to 93 7 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 5

master of education full-time or part-time september, January or may B 580 92 to 93 7 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 5

education and digital Technologies

graduate diploma full-time or part-time september, January or may B 580 92 to 93 7 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 5

electrical and computer engineering

master of applied science full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

master of engineering full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

doctor of philosophy full-time or part-time september, January or may B+ 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

engineering management master of engineering management full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

graduate diploma full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

health sciences master of health sciences full-time or part-time september B 580 92 to 93 7 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 6

Information Technology security

master of Information Technology security full-time or part-time september or January B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 7

materials science master of science full-time september B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

doctor of philosophy full-time september B+ 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 1

mBa-mITsmaster of Business administration and master of Information Technology security

full-time or part-time september B 580 92 to 93 7 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Three 10

mechanical engineering master of applied science full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

master of engineering full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

doctor of philosophy full-time or part-time september, January or may B+ 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

modelling and computational science

master of science full-time september B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 8

doctor of philosophy full-time september B+ 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 1

nuclear engineering master of applied science full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 9

master of engineering full-time or part-time september, January or may B 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

doctor of philosophy full-time or part-time september, January or may B+ 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two 1

nuclear Technology graduate diploma full-time or part-time september, January or may B- 560 83 to 87 6.5 85 70 (no sub-score below 60) Two

admission summary chart

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*** additional requirements explanations

1. Prior to being accepted into the program, PhD applicants must be accepted by a professor who specializes in the applicant’s desired area of research and who is willing to act as a supervisor.

2. In their statement of academic intent, students should include the type(s) of course(s) they feel they are suitable to teach as teaching assistants. It is recommended that students contact a potential supervisor and/or the graduate program director before formally applying.

3. A minimum GMAT score of 550 is required. Applicants may also submit a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. Minimum scores for the GRE are as follows:

• GRE Revised General Test: a minimum score of 316, with no less than 150 on the Verbal Reasoning Test and 155 on the Quantitative Reasoning Test; and

• GRE General Test: a minimum score of 1140, with no less than 470 on the Verbal Reasoning Test and 530 on the Quantitative Reasoning Test.

The GMAT/GRE requirement may be waived for four-year honours degree graduates with an average of A-minus in the last two years of their degree, or for honours business degree graduates with a B+ average in the last two years of their degree. Applicants should submit a resumé and explain their background, reasons for pursuing a MBA and career goals within their statement of academic intent. A minimum two years of work experience or equivalent is required for the 16-month full-time program and its part-time equivalent. Applicants with less than two years of work experience may be considered for the integrated work placement option. Applicants must also have a minimum B+ average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work (or equivalent).

4. Applicants are expected to have graduated with a social science degree that has provided them with a sound understanding of social science methodologies and a basic understanding of criminological theories. Applicants should also submit a curriculum vitae including their education, employment, teaching and research experience and publications (if any) and a sample of scholarly writing from a previous undergraduate course (up to 20 pages, double-spaced and one-sided documents only). At least two of the three letters of recommendation should be from faculty members from a previous degree-conferring program.

5. Applicants should hold either a four-year honours degree from a Canadian university or a three-year university degree plus a Bachelor of Education degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Please note that an admission interview may be required for MA and MEd applicants.

6. Applicants should have undergraduate preparation in research methods in either quantitative or qualitative analysis. This should include experience and training in statistics. Applicants planning to study in the field of health Informatics should also have training or experience with computing or information technology within the health care or related domain. To assist with the assessment of the application, applicants should submit detailed descriptions of any completed courses in these areas. Course descriptions should be copied from the university’s academic calendar. Applicants planning to study in the field of Kinesiology will be expected to have an honours undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, or a related field. Experience in the areas of health promotion and health care is an asset.

7. Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least one course in advanced programming (e.g., Java/C/C++/C#) and advanced mathematics (e.g., linear algebra, calculus, number theory, etc.), and at least one course or proven work experience in operating systems (Windows and/or Unix or Linux). To assist with the assessment of the application, applicants should submit detailed descriptions of any completed courses in these areas. Course descriptions should be copied from the university’s academic calendar. Applicants should also submit a portfolio indicating relevant work experience and skills in information technology. Work experience in IT-related jobs is preferred.

8. At a minimum, applicants must be acquainted with basic numerical methods, linear algebra, differential equations and possess some computing skills. To assist with the assessment of the application, applicants should submit detailed descriptions of any completed courses in these areas. Course descriptions should be copied from the university’s academic calendar. Students should also contact a potential supervisor and/or the graduate program director before formally applying.

9. A B+ average is preferred for MASc applicants.

10. Applicants to the MBA-MITS must meet the individual admission requirements for both the MBA and MITS programs.

admission summary chart notes *Unless noted otherwise, students applying to a master’s program at UOIT are also required to have at least a B average (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent) in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.

**Minimum sub-scores: Listening 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20.

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saturday, novemBer 3, 2012 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Winter Open house saturday, march 2, 2013 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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