2011-2012 graduate studies viewbook

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies | 2011–2012

GRADUATE STUDIES

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3 Welcome from the dean4 Take your education to the next level6 UOIT graduate programs by subject area17 Research18 Student services21 Housing

22 Getting here, we’re closer than you think24 Look at us grow26 Funding your education27 Tuition and fees28 International students30 Application process

WHAT’S INSIDE

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The graduate studies community at the University of OntarioInstitute of Technology (UOIT) is flourishing and we arepleased that you are considering our university to take youreducation to the next level.

Since 2006, we have successfully launched more than 20innovative graduate programs at the master’s and doctorallevels. We have designed each program to meet your needsand those of your future employers. From conducting hands-onresearch in state-of-the-art facilities, to collaborating withindustry leaders and award-winning faculty, as a UOIT graduatestudent, you will be equipped with the real-world skills andexperience essential for leading the way to a better future.

I encourage you to explore our program options and learnmore about graduate studies at UOIT by visiting our websiteat www.uoit.ca/gradstudies. Take our virtual tour to exploreour vibrant campus here in Oshawa, Ontario or stop by andvisit us in person.

We are very proud of all we have accomplished at UOIT andlook forward to sharing our many exciting opportunities withyou.

Best regards,

Brian Campbell, BA, BPhil, PhDAssociate provost and dean of Graduate Studies

32 Admission summary chart34 Campus tours and Open House events34 Contact information

WELCOMEFROM THE DEAN

PUBLISHED BY UOIT 2010.

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TAKE YOUR EDUCATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL

UOIT offers more than 20 graduate programs that are bothinnovative and market-driven. While studying at UOIT, you willfollow a modern curriculum that is designed to prepare youwith the skills and experience you need to succeed inadvanced roles in high-demand fields.

To help prepare you for your future career, you will:

:: Have access to state-of-the-art research and computingfacilities that house the most advanced and currenttechnology;

:: Be mentored by award-winning faculty, including globallyexperienced academic and industry leaders;

:: Have the opportunity to collaborate, in some programs,with UOIT’s industrial and community partners to turninnovative ideas into real world solutions; and

:: Engage in leading-edge research that impacts societyby addressing issues of regional, national and globalimportance.

We recognize that every student situation is different, somany of our programs offer you the option for part-timestudies, multiple program start dates and a variety of programcompletion options such as research projects, theses or ifyou prefer, a course-based program. We have designed ourprograms with you in mind.

As a graduate student, you will also be a valued member ofa close-knit, supportive and diverse graduate community.With a graduate student population of a little more than 350students, you will never feel like a number. You will havesmall classes and an intimate learning atmosphere to helpoptimize your intellectual development and provide you withthe opportunity to network and build lasting relationshipswith instructors, staff and fellow classmates.

But don’t take our word for it – see why our current studentschose UOIT.

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5“I chose UOIT for graduate studies because I wanted thesmall school experience in an institution that was builtwith technology in mind from its inception. I was seekinga school that supported research in interdisciplinary fieldsdealing with environmental issues.”

Isaac Shim, Doctor of Philosophy in AppliedBioscience student

“What attracted me to UOIT for graduate studies was thedynamic atmosphere of the university. There is a thrill inbeing part of something new. As a result, I wanted to bea part of this growing dynamic that is flourishing atthe university. Furthermore, only UOIT allowed me theflexibility to pursue my degree without sacrificing my dailyfull-time job.”

Albert Santillan, Master of Information TechnologySecurity student

“I chose UOIT as it is an institute of technology that willprovide me with the unique opportunity to mesh theorywith practice. Further, there is a big focus at UOIT onstudent development through one-on-one supervisor-student interactions and student opportunity throughteaching as well as research assistantships.”

Nakia Lee-Foon, Master of Health Sciences student

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

STUDENT PROFILECedric SalibiMaster of Business Administrationstudent

Why I chose UOIT: My experience asan undergraduate student at UOITwas excellent. Several majorinitiatives have been undertakensince the university’s inception andthe results have been remarkably fast and noticeable. Istrongly believe in the Faculty of Business and InformationTechnology and the high-quality education it provides.

What I like best about my program: The Master ofBusiness Administration program relies heavily on one’sability to critically and quickly assess a diverse set ofcircumstances to arrive to an optimal and calculateddecision. In every class, case and activity, students areasked not only to provide solutions, but to demonstrateleadership. They are driven by a need to think beyond thestandard functional areas of business studies by adoptinga more integrated approach to problem-solving.

UOIT GRADUATE PROGRAMSBY SUBJECT AREA

Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Fields:

:: Finance;:: International Business;:: Logistics and Supply Chain Management;and

:: Marketing.

Approximatelength:

16 months, based on full-time study

Programformat:

Courses with research project

For moreinformation:

T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2830F: 905.721.3167E: [email protected]/gradstudies/mba

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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION AND MASTEROF EDUCATION – field in Education and DigitalTechnologiesPlease see page 8 for program details.

EDUCATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES(graduate diploma)Please see page 8 for program details.

MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE, MASTER OFENGINEERING AND PHD IN ELECTRICAL ANDCOMPUTER ENGINEERINGPlease see page 10 for program details.

MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES – field inHealth InformaticsPlease see page 12 for program details.

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND PHD* INMODELLING AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCEPlease see page 15 for program details.

*At time of printing, this program was pending approval by the OntarioCouncil on Graduate Studies (OCGS). Please note that any informationlisted may change upon approval of the program.

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Degrees::: Master of Science (MSc); and:: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Fields:

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

Approximatelength:

MSc: 24 months, based on full-time studyPhD: 48 months, based on full-time study

Programformat:

MSc: Courses with research thesisPhD: Courses with PhD thesis

Sampleresearchareas:

:: Artificial intelligence;:: Computer graphics;:: Computer vision;:: Digital media;:: Distributed computing;:: Health informatics;:: Network design;:: Network security;:: Robotics;:: Software engineering;:: Ubiquitous computing; and:: Virtual reality.


T: 905.721.3050F: 905.721.3304E: [email protected]/gradstudies/computersciencewww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/computersciencephd

Degree:Master of Information TechnologySecurity (MITS)

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Courses with IT security capstone project


T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2830F: 905.721.3167E: [email protected]/gradstudies/mits

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STUDENT PROFILELisa LeFortMaster of Education student

Why I chose UOIT: I chose UOIT for mygraduate studies because of the greatreputation it has gained in the short timesince it was established. Working andliving in the Region of Durham, thelocation of UOIT was also one of theappealing factors.

What I like best about my program: The best part ofthe Master of Education program is that our professorspush us to new limits. They force us to look at issuesand topics from different perspectives and truly engageus in the process of learning.

Graduate research project: The Impact of MobileLearning for Students with Learning Disabilities

Learn more about Lisa’s research project by visitingwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/studentresearch.

EDUCATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES(GRADUATE DIPLOMA)

EDUCATION

Degrees::: Master of Arts in Education (MA); and:: Master of Education (MEd).

Field: Education and Digital Technologies

Approximatelength:

12 to 16 months, based on full-time study

Programformat:

MA: Courses with research thesisMEd: Courses with digital portfolio or

courses with research project

Programdelivery:

Online


T: 905.721.8668 ext. 3762F: 905.721.1707E: [email protected]/gradstudies/maeducationwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/med

Approximatelength:

Four to eight months,based on full-time study

Programformat:

Course-based

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T: 905.721.8668 ext. 3762F: 905.721.1707E: [email protected]/gradstudies/educationdiploma

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STUDENT PROFILEGrant ParkerMaster of Applied Science inAutomotive Engineering student

Why I chose UOIT: I was offeredresearch in an area outside of myundergraduate discipline, whichpresented a challenge I was willingto take on. The research provided methe opportunity to design, build andtest within the facilities of UOIT.

What I like best about my program: The program is veryfocused and directed by growing trends in the automotiveindustry.

Current research: Improving Tool Life with Self-propelledRotary Tools

Learn more about Grant’s research by visitingwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/studentresearch.

ENGINEERING

Degrees::: Master of Applied Science (MASc); and:: Master of Engineering (MEng).

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major project


:: Alternative fuels;:: Automotive aerodynamics;:: Automotive control systems;:: Automotive electrical and softwaresystems;

:: 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.


T: 905.721.3268F: 905.721.3370E: [email protected]/gradstudies/automotive

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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

*At time of printing, this field was pending approval by OCGS.

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ENGINEERING

Degrees::: Master of Applied Science (MASc);:: Master of Engineering (MEng); and:: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Fields:

PhD program::: Communications and Signal Processing;:: Control Systems; and:: Software Systems.

Approximatelength:

MASc and MEng: 24 months, based onfull-time study

PhD: 48 months, based on full-time study

Programformat:

MASc: Courses with MASc research thesisMEng: Course-based or courses with

major projectPhD: Courses with PhD research thesis


:: Computer network design andmanagement;

:: Control systems;:: Cryptography and securecommunications;

:: Digital signal processing andtransmission systems;

:: Image processing;:: Instrumentation;:: Internet technologies;:: Power systems and electronics;:: Real-time and embedded computing; and:: Wireless communications.


T: 905.721.3268F: 905.721.3370E: [email protected]/gradstudies/ecewww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/ecephd


Fields:

MASc and MEng::: Design*;:: Energy/Thermofluids Engineering; and:: Mechatronics/ManufacturingEngineering.

PhD::: Automotive Engineering::: Energy/Thermofluids Engineering; and:: Mechatronics/ManufacturingEngineering.

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Programformat:

MASc: Courses with MASc research thesisMEng: Course-based or courses with

major projectPhD: Courses with PhD research thesis


:: Automotive systems;:: Dynamics, vibration and noise;:: Energy systems, fluid mechanicsand heat transfer;

:: Engineering design;:: Manufacturing and materials;:: Mechanics of solids and structures; and:: Robotics, mechatronics, automationand controls.


T: 905.721.3268F: 905.721.3370E: [email protected]/gradstudies/mechanicalwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/mechanicalphd


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NUCLEAR ENGINEERING NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY (GRADUATE DIPLOMA)


Fields:

MASc and MEng::: Nuclear Power; and:: Radiological and Health Physics.

PhD::: Nuclear Power and Energy Applications;and

:: Radiological and Health Physics.

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Programformat:

MASc: Courses with research thesisMEng: Course-based or courses with

major projectPhD: Courses with PhD thesis


:: Health physics and radiationmeasurements;

:: Health physics, threat detection andsecurity;

:: Nuclear reactor instrumentation, controland simulation;

:: Nuclear reactor materials and corrosion;:: Nuclear reactor physics;:: Nuclear reactor safety;:: Nuclear reactor systems;:: Nuclear reactor thermalhydraulics andheat transfer;

:: Power systems; and:: Radioactive waste management.


T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2932F: 905.721.3046E: [email protected]/gradstudies/nuclearwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/nuclearphd

Diplomasoffered:

:: Fuel, Materials and Chemistry;:: Health Physics;:: Operation and Maintenance;:: Radiological Applications;:: Reactor Systems; and:: Safety, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Approximatelength:

Eight months, based on full-time study

Programformat:

Course-based


T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2932F: 905.721.3046E: [email protected]/gradstudies/nucleardiplomas

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HEALTH SCIENCES

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HEALTH SCIENCES

*At time of printing, this field was pending approval.

STUDENT PROFILERohan GonsalvesMaster of Health Sciences student

Why I chose UOIT: My firstimpression of UOIT was remarkable!I was greeted with friendly faces,experienced a beautiful campus,stunned by the technologicalenvironment and welcomed byseveral professors. Aside from these influential factors,UOIT’s Master of Health Sciences was the only community-based graduate program offered that not only supports myresearch interests but my future career goals. UOIT is trulyan innovative university. I am extremely satisfied andcontent with the decision I made to attend UOIT for mygraduate studies.

What I like best about my program: What I like best ishaving a MHSc program that focuses on community health.By having courses that focus on both social determinantsof health and physical health, it has helped me betterunderstand that both are equally essential pieces of healthcare. I have not only used the understanding to guide myresearch process but as a health-care professional, theknowledge gained has developed into transferable skillswhich has helped me advance my career.

Current research: Tai Chi, Physical Function and FallPrevention among Older Adults Aged 60 and Above

Learn more about Rohan’s research by visitingwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/studentresearch.

Degree: Master of Health Sciences (MHSc)

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

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:: Approaches to community-basedresearch;

:: Artificial intelligence in health care;:: Clinical simulations;:: Community mental health;:: Data mining and data security;:: Health communications;:: Health education technology research;:: Health policy;:: HIV/AIDS;:: Kinesiology;:: Narrative inquiry;:: Nutritional genomics;:: Oncology research;:: Patient journey modelling;:: Social issues and vulnerablepopulations; and

:: Telehealth and disease management.


T: 905.721.3166F: 905.721.3179E: [email protected]/gradstudies/healthsciences


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APPLIED BIOSCIENCE

COMPUTER SCIENCE (MSC, PHD)Please see page 7 for program details.

SCIENCE

Degrees::: Master of Science (MSc); and:: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Fields:

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

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:: Biochemistry;:: Cell biology;:: Chemical biology;:: Ecology;:: Environmental toxicology;:: Forensic science;:: Genomics;:: Immunology;:: Microbiology;:: Molecular biology;:: Organic chemistry;:: Pharmacology; and:: Pharmaceutical chemistry.


T: 905.721.3050F: 905.721.3304E: [email protected]/gradstudies/appliedbiosciencewww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/appliedbiosciencephd

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*At time of printing, this program was pending approval by OCGS. Please notethat any information listed may change upon approval of the program.

STUDENT PROFILEJennie EastcottMaster of Science in MaterialsScience student

Why I chose UOIT: Having completedmy undergraduate degree at UOIT, Iknew I wanted to do my graduatestudies at an institution that caresabout student development andlearning. At UOIT I had gained practicalexperience in my field and an interest in fuel cell research.When searching graduate programs at other schools, I didnot find programs or research that, in my eyes, comparedto the education and experience I could receive at UOIT.

What I like best about my program: The courses are fullof information that is pertinent to my research interests.The instructors are knowledgeable and approachable, andcare about student success.

Current research: Novel Electrode Development for FuelCell Systems

Learn more about Jennie’s research by visitingwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/studentresearch.

Degrees::: Master of Science (MSc); and:: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)*.

Fields:

PhD program::: Biomaterials;:: Materials Chemistry;:: Materials Physics; and:: Theoretical and ComputationalMaterials Science.

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:: Biologically based materials;:: Corrosion science;:: Energy-related materials;:: Genetic engineering of biomaterials;:: High temperature superconductors;:: Hybrid organic-inorganic materials;:: Materials growth characterization;:: Metal clusters and new materials;:: Molecular-based design of fluids andmixtures;

:: Nanometer-scale polyatomic systems;:: Nucleic acid-based materials;:: Oxidation technologies and applications;:: Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuelcell materials and processes;

:: Reinforced composites with superiormechanical properties;

:: Supercritical fluids and materials; and:: Solid state surfaces and applications.


T: 905.721.3050F: 905.721.3304E: [email protected]/gradstudies/matsciwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/matsciphd


MODELLING AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE

*At time of printing, this program was pending approval by OCGS. Please notethat any information listed may change upon approval of the program.

Degrees::: Master of Science (MSc); and:: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)*.

Fields:PhD program::: Computational Physical Sciences; and:: Scientific Computing.

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MSc: Course-based or courses withresearch thesis

PhD: Courses with PhD thesis


:: Computational science;:: Computer science;:: Control and reliability;:: Dynamical systems;:: Energy;:: Materials science;:: Mathematical modelling;:: Nanoscience and technology;:: Nuclear physics; and:: Photonics.


T: 905.721.3050F: 905.721.3304E: [email protected]/gradstudies/modellingwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/modellingphd

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STUDENT PROFILEMarie Polgar-MatthewsMaster of Arts in Criminology student

Why I chose UOIT: I chose UOITbecause I wanted an opportunity to studyunder the guidance of renownedprofessors who have made substantialcontributions to the criminology field.

What I like best about my program:The smaller cohort permits the students to excel in theirselected fields as the professors can focus better on eachstudent’s individual needs.

Current research: Anomie and Adolescent Aggression

Learn more about Marie’s research by visitingwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/studentresearch.

CRIMINOLOGY

:: Master of Arts in Communication;

:: Master of Engineering in Engineering Management; and

:: Master of Engineering program in Nuclear Engineeringoffered jointly with the University Network of Excellencein Nuclear Engineering (UNENE).

SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

Degree: Master of Arts (MA)

Fields::: Cybercrime; and:: Inequality and Crime.

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Courses with final major paper or courseswith research thesis


:: Beliefs about justice;:: Crime and ethnicity;:: Criminological theory;:: Cybercrime;:: Eyewitness psychology;:: Hate crime;:: Homicide;:: Inequality and crime;:: Legal studies;:: Policing;:: Poverty and inner-city crime;:: Psychology and law;:: Psychology of deception;:: Restorative justice;:: Stereotyping, stigmatization, anddiscrimination;

:: Woman abuse;:: Wrongful conviction; and:: Youth crime.


T: 905.721.3234F: 905.721.3372E: [email protected]/gradstudies/criminology

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In a short time, UOIT has gained a strong reputation forresearch excellence and has attracted impressive fundingand prestigious awards, including being named one of thetop 50 research universities in the country in 2008 and2009 by Research Infosource Inc., Canada's leading providerof research intelligence for business and higher education.

RESEARCH FAST FACTS:: Since its inception in 2003, UOIT has received researchfunding from industry, foundations and provincial andfederal granting agencies in excess of $34 million;

:: UOIT has established numerous partnerships with bothcommunity and industrial partners including Ontario PowerGeneration, Durham Strategic Energy Alliance, LakeridgeHealth Corporation, General Motors of Canada, CamecoCorporation, and IBM;

:: UOIT is one of 17 academic institutions in the SharedHierarchical Academic Research Computing Network(SHARCNET), a high-performance computing network withnodes linked by advanced fibre optics technology, that isfunded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, theProvince of Ontario, and industrial partners such asHewlett-Packard, Bell Canada, Nortel Networks, ORANO,Platform Computing, Quadrics, and Silicon Graphics;

:: UOIT has been awarded six prestigious Canada ResearchChairs, five industrial chairs and one SHARCNET chair; and

:: Since 2006, UOIT has had more than 60 inventiondisclosures, applied for more than 30 patents, enteredinto four licensing agreements and has successfullylaunched two spinoff companies.

Every research project at UOIT is built on three guidingprinciples: excellence, innovation, and societal impactthrough the enhancement of the lives of Canadians andlocal and national economies. Designed to meet the needsof employers in the surrounding area and throughoutOntario, 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 theGeoforensic Research Facility, Hacker Research lab, CleanEnergy Research Laboratory, and the Educational Informaticslab. In addition, UOIT will soon open the doors to theGeneral Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence(ACE) and the Energy Research Centre (ERC).

explorationRESEARCH

“Every day I learn more and more about the research that is going on at UOIT andI am amazed at all the work being done here. It is inspiring to be surrounded bysuch great minds who are all leaders in their respective fields.”

Heloise Breton, Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Bioscience student

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here for youACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTREwww.academicsuccess.uoit.ca

The Academic Success Centre helps students improve theirmath, writing, studying and learning strategies. Our qualifiedpeer tutors, academic specialists and online resources areavailable to help ensure success.

CAMPUS CHILDCARE CENTREwww.uoit.ca/campuschildcare

If you are both a student and a parent, the CampusChildcare Centre is available to provide you with high-qualitychildcare services and programs to support you while youpursue your graduate education at UOIT. Conveniently locatednear campus, the centre is staffed with a team of highlyskilled early childhood educators who are dedicated toproviding a safe and nurturing environment for your children.

CAMPUS HEALTH CENTREwww.uoit.ca/healthcentre

The Campus Health Centre features a full-service pharmacyand medical clinic that offers graduate students and theirimmediate family members extended hours of service, on-sitedoctors, nurses and counselling and a variety of alternativehealth services, including massage therapy, physiotherapy,acupuncture, nutritional counselling and chiropractic andorthotic services. Also available for our students is theSexual Health Resource Centre and Leave the Pack Behind,a volunteer health education group that advocates forimproved campus smoking policies in an effort to protectindividuals from second-hand smoke exposure and promoteshealth education and smoking cessation services.

CAMPUS LIBRARYwww.uoit.ca/library

Our award-winning Campus Library provides an invitingatmosphere for individual and collaborative learning. Thelibrary offers both wired and wireless connections withcomfortable study spaces, a reading room complete withfireplace and a graduate student study zone just for you!While the Campus Library does offer traditional printcollections, most resources are in digital format. Electronicresources including full-text e-books, e-periodicals anddocuments are made available to you through the Library’swebsite, which you can access virtually anywhere 24 hours aday, seven days a week. Services include training sessions,one-on-one and small group consultations, free inter-libraryloans from other libraries and inter-campus library borrowingbetween UOIT’s main campus and downtown libraries.

CAMPUS RECREATIONwww.campusrecreationcentre.com

If you like to challenge your mind and your body, there areplenty of opportunities on campus for you to make fitness apart of your life. Our spectacular Campus Recreation andWellness Centre (CRWC) offers you five gymnasiums, anindoor walking/jogging track, a fitness centre with state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines, group fitness/dancestudios, modern change rooms with saunas and much more.We also offer a number of other recreation facilities to meetyour diverse fitness needs such as squash courts, the CampusTennis Centre, a year-round indoor golf driving facility and theCampus Ice Centre with two professional-sized ice pads.

Intramural sports are another great way to incorporate fitnessinto your student schedule. We offer leagues in basketball,volleyball, hockey, soccer and jiu-jitsu. For more informationon intramural sports visit Your SA’s (student association)website at www.your-sa.ca.

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CAMPUS SAFETYwww.uoit.ca/campussafety

Your safety and security on campus is our priority. The Officeof Campus Safety, Public Safety and Security has implementednumerous strategies for your safety including uniformedsecurity personnel who routinely patrol the campus, 24-hoursecurity presence at the Gordon Willey building’s main desk,code blue stations in all parking lots that provide directcontact to the security desk, and closed-circuit televisioncameras throughout campus. The office also facilitates theCampus Walk program, which provides escorts to and fromyour car on campus. Security can be contacted at anytimevia internal telephones, cellphones, and campus pay phones.Classroom telephones are also equipped with apre-programmed emergency button.

CAREER SERVICESwww.uoit.ca/careerservices

Career Services offers comprehensive assistance and avariety of valuable resources to help you develop your uniquecareer path. The following services are available year-round:

:: Assistance with resumé writing;:: Career advice;:: Interview preparation;:: Job market information; and:: Job search strategies.

As a student you will also have access to a variety of eventshosted on campus during the academic year, including:

:: Employer information sessions; and:: Job and career fairs.

CENTRE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESwww.uoit.ca/csd

The Centre for Students with Disabilities ensures reasonableaccommodations are available with every program and iscommitted to helping facilitate students’ success in theirchosen 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.

DIVERSITY OFFICEwww.uoit.ca/diversity

UOIT’s Diversity office works to help celebrate our diversecampus environment. The Diversity office assists in theproduction of campus cultural events, investigates complaintsinvolving discrimination and provides diversity training andworkshops. Our goal is to promote equality and create aheightened understanding of diversity.

FIRST PEOPLES RESOURCE CENTREwww.uoit.ca/firstpeoples

A home away from home for First Nation, Métis and Inuitstudents, the First Peoples Resource Centre is availableto ease students’ transition into and throughout theirpost-secondary journey. The centre offers a wide range ofservices designed to support academic success andfacilitate cultural connections.

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GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCILwww.uoitgsc.ca

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) is a platform wheregraduate students' concerns are heard by facultyrepresentatives. The council ensures that the university isaware of your concerns and advocates for resolutions andchanges where applicable. The GSC is a division of Your SAat UOIT and is represented by the president on the Board ofDirectors for Your SA.

HEALTH INSURANCEAs a full-time registered student, you are automaticallycovered by the Student Insurance Plan offered byYour SA. International students are required to pay theUniversity Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) fees in additionto the Student Insurance Plan fees. Rates aredetermined by the insurer. For more information abouthealth insurance, please visit www.your-sa.ca.

IT SERVICESwww.itsc.uoit.ca

As a graduate student, you will receive a UOIT branded emailaccount, access to the university’s campus network, wirelessInternet access available from almost every building oncampus, and some preferred software licensing. IT supportis available to you seven days a week by phone, email or inperson at the campus help desk.

THE STUDENT CENTREwww.yourstudentcentre.com

The Student Centre at UOIT is home to Your SA and yoursource for entertainment, food, campus services and muchmore!

E.P. Taylor’s, UOIT’s campus pub, is located on the main floorof the Student Centre and provides fresh food, beverages,special events and traditional Wednesday pub nights. TheTuck Shop, located on the upper-level of the Student Centre,sells GO Transit and Durham Region Transit bus passes,concert and event tickets, International Student IdentityCards (ISIC), used books, clothing and snacks. It also offerscampus recreation registration and information. Visit theArtist Den in the Student Centre for state-of-the-artmultimedia services at competitive prices.

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STUDENT SERVICES

“What has truly made this a memorable experienceis the hands-on approach that all professors andadministrative staff have towards the care andconcern of all students.”

Kathleen Smith, Master of Health Sciences student

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ON-CAMPUS HOUSINGwww.uoitrez.ca

UOIT has two beautiful residence buildings on campus thatoffer you convenience, comfort and a place for living andlearning. Steps away from our classrooms, both residencesare well-equipped and offer numerous amenities such ascontrolled access, on-site management, security, onsitelaundry, individually controlled air conditioning/heating andmany social areas.

WEST VILLAGE RESIDENCESwww.lpcrentals.com/oshawa

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

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSINGwww.places4students.com

If you are interested in off-campus housing, there are a widerange of housing options to suit your budget in Oshawa andthe surrounding region. Whether you are searching for a singleroom, an apartment or townhouse, you can find a wealth ofstudent housing listings on the website above.

STUDENT HOUSING OFFICEwww.uoit.ca/studenthousing

The Student Housing Office (SHO) is just one of the manyresources available to help you locate safe and secure livingaccommodations, both on and off campus.

The SHO is available to::: Support your educational aims;:: Foster a sense of community;:: Promote personal growth; and:: Build an appreciation for the diversity of the campus andthe community as a whole.

The three core services the SHO offers to help you findsuitable housing are:

:: Information sessions;:: Rental advertising service; and:: Resource centre.

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Located in Oshawa, Ontario, our campus is easy to get tofrom all points in the GTA and beyond, whether you decide totravel by car or by bus. And, thanks to newly expanded transitroutes and the U-Pass, which provides you with unlimitedaccess during the academic year to Durham Region Transit(DRT) and GO Transit bus service in Durham Region, gettinghere has never been easier or more affordable.

More good news – as a UOIT student, you pay a reduced feefor GO Transit bus service to and from the campus fromlocations outside of the region, such as Scarborough, NorthYork and Markham.

And, that’s not all. If you want to travel between the northOshawa and the downtown Oshawa campuses, it’s as easyas a 15 minute bus ride or about a 10 minute drive by car.

GETTING HERE, WE’RE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

City Terminal Travel time – approximate

Scarborough ScarboroughTown Centre

North Oshawa campus40 minutesDowntown Oshawa campus42 minutes to Oshawa bus terminal and a short walk to campus

Downtown Toronto Union Station

North Oshawa campus58 minutes to Oshawa GO train station, followed by a 30 minute DRT rideDowntown Oshawa campus58 minutes to Oshawa GO train station followed by a 20 minute DRT ride and a short walk to campus

Richmond Hill LangstaffGO station

North Oshawa campus48 minutesDowntown Oshawa campusOne hour to Oshawa bus terminal and a short walk to campus

Markham UnionvilleGO station

North Oshawa campus35 minutesDowntown Oshawa campus35 minutes to north Oshawa campus, followed by a 10 minute DRT ride and a short walk to campus

North York York Universitybus loop

North Oshawa campusOne hourDowntown Oshawa campusOne hour and 15 minutes to downtown Oshawa and a short walk to campus

NewcastleNewcastle Bus loop(Highway 2 atMill Street)

North Oshawa campus35 minutes to downtown Oshawa, followed by a 20 minute DRT rideDowntown Oshawa campus35 minutes to downtown Oshawa and a short walk to campus

Uxbridge Walmart Plaza

North Oshawa campusOne hour and 15 minutesDowntown Oshawa campusOne hour and a half to downtown Oshawa and a short walk to campus

ARRIVING TO CAMPUS BY TRANSIT SERVICES www.durhamregiontransit.com | www.gotransit.com

For a more detailed chart please visit www.uoit.ca/transit. Please note: Transit information is subject to change.

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City North Oshawa campus travel time – approximate Downtown Oshawa campus travel time – approximate

Downtown Toronto 58 minutes – Highway 401 49 minutes – Highway 401

BramptonAn hour and 16 minutes – Highway 401An hour and 11 minutes – Highway 407

An hour – Highway 401

Etobicoke An hour – Highway 401 45 minutes – Highway 401

Markham40 minutes – Highway 40755 minutes – Highway 401

45 minutes – Highway 401

NewmarketAn hour – Highway 404 to Highway 407 to Highway 7An hour and 15 minutes – Highway 401

An hour – Highway 401

Mississauga An hour and 12 minutes – Highway 401 An hour – Highway 401

Cobourg 57 minutes – Highway 401 48 minutes – Highway 401

ARRIVING TO CAMPUS BY CAR

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As one of Canada's youngest and most dynamic universities,UOIT is rapidly growing in reputation and in enrolment at theundergraduate and graduate levels. To address that growthand ensure our students continue to have access to anoutstanding learning environment, UOIT has established adowntown Oshawa campus and added new classrooms,labs, study areas and state-of-the-art learning facilities onour north Oshawa campus.

In late 2010, the General Motors of Canada AutomotiveCentre of Excellence (ACE) will open at our north Oshawacampus, providing faculty, staff, students and industrypartners with access to what will be the first commercialautomotive research, development and innovation centre ofits kind in the world. Among its many design and testingfeatures, the 16,300-square-metre (175,460-square-foot)centre will be home to a climatic wind tunnel with extremeweather capabilities.

Another exciting project now under construction is the newEnergy Research Centre (ERC), a 9,290-square-metre(100,000-square-foot) training and research facility, scheduledto open in 2011. The ERC will serve as the premier trainingground for future energy scientists and nuclear engineerswhile enabling leading-edge research in the development ofclean and green energy and technology.

LOOK AT US GROW

Energy Resource CentrePhoto courtesy of Dan Garrity Photography

General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE)

Polonsky Commons

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UOIT has also taken a step back in time reopening theRegent Theatre, a historic landmark in downtown Oshawa.The university took ownership of the theatre in November2009 and immediately began assessing what refurbishmentand renovation work was needed to restore the theatre to itsformer glory. As a student you will enjoy the Regent as alarge lecture theatre and for community and cultural eventsduring the evenings and on weekends throughout the year.

In addition, our Faculty of Social Science and Humanitieshas recently joined the Faculty of Education at our expandingdowntown Oshawa campus. If you are a student studyingwithin this faculty, you will study in a new 2,790-square-metre(30,000-square-foot), five-storey building at 55 Bond Street,which is located immediately to the north of the historicRegent Theatre, as well as at the refurbished former AlgerPress building at 61 Charles Street.

These are exciting times for UOIT and we look forward tosharing them with you.

55 Bond Street

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FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION

Full-time UOIT graduate students in research-based programsare provided with several funding opportunities to help supportthe cost of their graduate education.

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS1

The Office of Graduate Studies offers merit-based graduateentrance scholarships to eligible incoming full-time master'sand doctoral students with high academic standing and whoare entering approved research programs. You will be assessedfor eligibility if you are receiving an offer of admission, so noapplication form is required.

Domestic International

Dean's Graduate Scholarship– master's level $7,500 $6,000

Dean's Graduate Scholarship– doctoral level $7,500 $6,000

1Only students entering a thesis-based degree program such as the Master ofArts, Master of Applied Science, Master of Health Sciences or Master ofScience are eligible to be considered to receive funding. The number andvalue of awards are subject to change. Visit www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/fundingfor the most up-to-date information.

ASSISTANTSHIPSThe primary sources of funding for graduate studentsat UOIT will be teaching assistantships (TAs), researchassistantships (RAs) and/or graduate researchassistantships (GRAs), which are available to both Canadianand international students. During the 2011-2012 academicyear, a TA/RA with a bachelor’s degree will earn an averageof $9,240, while a TA/RA with a master’s degree will earnan average of $10,080. The dollar value of GRAs will vary.Eligibility requirements and further details are listed on theGraduate Studies website.

The terms and conditions of employment for TAs and RAsare governed by the collective agreement between UOITand the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). For moreinformation on the collective agreement, please visitwww.uoit.ca/collectiveagreements.

BURSARIESThanks to the generosity of donors, there are a variety ofbursaries available if you are in financial need and in goodacademic standing. Occasionally, there may be otherrequirements for qualification such as membership in acertain organization or enrolment in a specific program.Current UOIT graduate students can apply for bursaries bycompleting an online student financial profile through theuniversity’s website.

EXTERNAL AWARDSStudents are strongly encouraged to apply to both provincialand federal granting agencies for graduate scholarships inthe early fall. If you are an international student, you arealso encouraged to apply to granting agencies in your homecountry. Some major external awards include, but are notlimited to the following:

FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS:

Canadian Institutes of HealthResearch (CIHR) scholarshipswww.cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Natural Sciences and EngineeringResearch Council (NSERC)scholarships and fellowshipswww.nserc-crsng.gc.ca

Social Sciences and HumanitiesResearch Council (SSHRC) scholarshipswww.sshrc.ca

FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS, PERMANENT RESIDENTS ANDINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Ontario Graduate Scholarshipswww.osap.gov.on.ca

Please note: In any given year, you may apply to OGS and to onlyone of the federal granting councils (NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR).

www.uoit.ca/gradstudies/funding

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STUDENT PROFILEKevin PopeDoctor of Philosophy in MechanicalEngineering student

“UOIT houses advanced facilities offeringmodern learning methods and researchtools; with a smaller size that promotescollaboration with professors and betweenthe various departments. Thus, producing

research that can solve the multifaceted challenges in today’scomplex world.”

Scholarships received::: Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Institutional - $15,000;:: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council(NSERC) Graduate Scholarship - $21,000; and

:: UOIT Graduate Excellence Scholarship - $3,000.

Future plans: After completing my doctorate, I plan tocontinue researching advanced energy systems towards asustainable future.

Current research: Sustainable Hydrogen Production ViaThermochemical Cycles

Learn more about Kevin’s research by visitingwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/studentresearch.

Fees and expenses noted below represent a sample ofapproximate costs and expenses for a graduate studentresiding in Oshawa who uses public transportation.Approximations should be used as a guideline only. Actualamounts may vary depending on a number of factors including,but not limited to, your program, lifestyle and whether youare supporting family members while attending UOIT.

ESTIMATED DOMESTIC FULL-TIME FEESAND EXPENSES1

International students should refer to the chart on page 29.

Expense Approximate annual cost(in Canadian dollars)

Full-time tuition $7,3472

Compulsory fees $1,019Health and dental insurance $193U-Pass $120Total $8,679

Rent $5,400 to $8,4003

Food $3,600 to $5,2004

Books and supplies $800 to $1,2004

Clothing $500 to $1,2004

Miscellaneous $500 to $1,3004

Total $10,800 to $17,300

Total estimated annual expenses $19,479 to $25,979

1Based on fees and expenses for the 2010-2011 academic year. Fees andexpenses for the 2011-2012 academic year may vary from these amounts.2This amount is an average tuition cost for the 2010-2011 academic yearbased on the Master of Arts in Criminology, Master of Applied Science,Master of Health Sciences, Master of Science, Master of Engineering andPhD programs. Costs for professional and course-based programs such asthe Master of Information Technology Security, Master of BusinessAdministration, Master of Education and diploma programs will vary fromthis amount.3Based on shared accommodations.4These expenses are an estimate only and may vary based upon specificstudent needs.

Please note:» The costs associated with the purchase and maintenance of computerhardware and software have not been included but should be consideredwhen calculating expenses;

» Tuition and fees for part-time students and/or students in professional,course-based or diploma programs are available at www.uoit.ca/gradstudies; and

» All fees and expenses listed above are subject to change without notice.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

You will find UOIT’s campus life is wonderfully enriched by adiverse student body. International students have attendedthe university from 60 different countries. Students fromaround the world are drawn to UOIT because of our real-worldmix of the theoretical and practical, and our safe, friendlyenvironment. Our diverse campus community offers wonderfulopportunities to share ideas with people from a wide rangeof backgrounds and cultures.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYAll applicants are required to give evidence of their oraland written proficiency in English. This requirement may besatisfied with one of the following criteria:

:: Your mother tongue or first language is English;

:: You have studied full-time for at least three years (orequivalent in part-time studies) or at least six semesters(studying no less than three courses per semester) in asecondary school or university where the primary languageof instruction and examination was English. Verificationfrom your school that the language of instruction andexamination was English is required. Please note: Theminimum three-year requirement does not include timeenrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses; or

:: You have achieved the required proficiency on one of thetests in English language acceptable to UOIT.

Below are the minimum recommended scores for EnglishLanguage Proficiency (ELP) tests. Higher scores may berequired by some programs. Scores by program are availableon page 32; however, students are advised to consult theGraduate Studies website for the most current requirementsfor their program.

General requirements

TOEFL (iBT) 83 to 87(Minimum sub-scores: Listening 20,Reading 20, Speaking 19, Writing 20)

TOEFL(paper-based) 560

IELTS * 7

MELAB 85

CAEL 70 (with no sub-score below 60)

*UOIT Graduate Studies only accepts IELTS scores in the Academic testingformat.

Students must arrange for original test scores to be sentdirectly from the testing centre to the Office of GraduateStudies.

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CULTURE WORKS EAP PROGRAMwww.culture-works.com

If you meet all of the admission requirements with theexception of English language proficiency, you may enrol inthe CultureWorks English for Academic Purposes (EAP)program, an English preparatory program for university-levelstudies offered at UOIT. Upon successful completion of alllevels, students are eligible to proceed into a graduatedegree program at UOIT.

TUITION AND FEESFees and expenses noted below represent a sample ofapproximate costs and expenses for an international graduatestudent residing in Oshawa who uses public transportation.Approximations should be used as a guideline only. Theactual amounts may vary depending on a number of factorsincluding, but not limited to, your program, lifestyle, andwhether you are supporting family members while attendingUOIT.

ESTIMATED INTERNATIONAL FULL-TIME FEES AND EXPENSES1

Expense Approximate annual cost(in Canadian dollars)

Full-time tuition $14,1752

Compulsory fees $1,019Health and dental insurance $193University Health Insurance Plan(UHIP) $7203

U-Pass $120Total $16,227

Rent $5,400 to $8,4004

Food $3,600 to $5,2005

Books and supplies $800 to $1,2005

Clothing $500 to $1,2005

Miscellaneous $500 to $1,3005

Total $10,800 to $17,300

Total estimated annual expenses $27,027 to $33,527

1Based on fees and expenses for the 2010-2011 academic year. Fees andexpenses for the 2011-2012 academic year may vary from these amounts.

2This amount is an average tuition cost for the 2010-2011 academic yearbased on the Master of Arts in Criminology, Master of Applied Science,Master of Health Sciences, Master of Science, Master of Engineering andPhD programs. Costs for professional and course-based programs such asthe Master of Information Technology Security, Master of BusinessAdministration, Master of Education and diploma programs will vary fromthis amount.

3The UHIP fee, which is mandatory for international students, will be set bythe insurer.4Based on shared accommodations.

5These expenses are an estimate only and may vary based upon specificstudent needs.

Please note:» Transportation costs for travel to and from Canada and the costs associatedwith the purchase and maintenance of computer hardware and software havenot been included, but should be considered when calculating expenses;

» Tuition and fees for students in professional, course-based or diplomaprograms are available at www.uoit.ca/gradstudies; and

» All fees listed above are subject to change without notice.

STUDY PERMITSIf you are an international student studying in Canada, youmust possess a valid study permit, except in cases wherethe duration of your program is six months or less. Studypermit applications are available from the Canadian Embassy,High Commission or Consulate in your home country.Processing of applications varies and could take up to sixmonths.

For more information on the documents required to enterand study in Canada, please visit www.cic.gc.ca.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1: REVIEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAND DEADLINES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission to any graduate degree or diplomaprogram at UOIT, you must meet the following minimumrequirements:

MASTER'S PROGRAMS:

:: Hold a four-year honours degree or its equivalent from arecognized institution in the same area of graduate studyor 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 minimumB 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’slevel degree from a recognized institution in the samearea of graduate study or a closely related subject; and

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

GRADUATE DIPLOMAS:

:: Hold a four-year honours degree or its equivalent from arecognized institution in the area of graduate study or aclosely related subject; and

:: A minimum B-minus average (GPA: 2.7 on a 4.3 scale or70 to 72 per cent).

Please note:» The above requirements are the minimum required for entry into graduatestudies at UOIT. Some faculties may have additional requirements for entryinto a specific program. Program-specific requirements are available in theadmission summary chart on page 32; however, students are advised toconsult the Graduate Studies website for the most current requirements fortheir program;

» Satisfaction of minimum entry conditions does not ensure admission; and

» Mature students who do not meet the above requirements may beconsidered on a case-by-case basis.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Start date First consideration deadlineAll applicants

September start February 1

January start August 15

May start December 15

July start January 15

Please note:» Application deadlines are subject to change. Please visit the GraduateStudies website for the most up-to-date deadlines; and

» Not all programs have the intakes listed above. Individual program intakesare available in the admission summary chart on page 32; however, studentsare advised to consult the Graduate Studies website for the most currentinformation.

STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR APPLICATIONAt this stage of the application process you should find asupervisor (if applicable), complete any necessary tests orexams (English proficiency tests, GMAT exam, etc.), contactyour referees and gather all of the required documentationnecessary to complete your application.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS1:

:: A minimum of two letters of recommendation2;:: English proficiency exam scores (if applicable);:: GMAT exam score (if applicable);:: One official copy of each previous undergraduateand graduate transcript;

:: A one- to two-page statement of interest;:: A photocopy of your degree parchment(s); and:: Required program-specific documentation (if required)3.1Please consult the Graduate Studies website for specific details andguidelines related to the required components of the application.

2Customized referee forms are available for download through the onlineapplication.

3For the most up-to-date program-specific documentation requirements,please visit www.uoit.ca/gradstudies.


STEP 3: APPLY ONLINEwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/applynow

Once you have gathered the components listed for yourapplication, you can proceed to the online application. Youwill need approximately one hour and access to a printer tocomplete this step. Before you submit your application, youwill be required to pay a non-refundable application fee ofC$100.

STEP 4: SEND YOUR DOCUMENTSTo complete the application process, you must sendall required additional documentation to the Office ofGraduate Studies by the deadlines listed in step 1. Visitwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies for additional guidelines forsubmitting documentation.

The Campus Library’s fourth floor is dedicated study space for graduate students.

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ADMISSION SUMMARY CHART*

Program DegreeProgramoptions

Start datesMin.overall avg.required

TOEFL(paper-based)

TOEFL(iBT)**

IELTS MELAB CAELMin. lettersof recommen-dation

Additionalrequirements****

AppliedBioscience

Master of Science Full-timeSeptember,January or May

B 560 83 to 87 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two 2

Doctor of Philosophy Full-timeSeptember,January or May

B+ 560 83 to 87 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two

AutomotiveEngineering

Master of AppliedScience

Full-time orpart-time

September,January or May


Two

Master of EngineeringFull-time orpart-time



Two

BusinessAdministration

Master of BusinessAdministration


September B 580 92 to 93 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Three 3

ComputerScience

Master of Science Full-time September B 560 83 to 87 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two

Doctor of Philosophy Full-timeSeptember,January or May


Two

Criminology Master of Arts Full-time September B 560 83 to 87 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Three 4

Education Master of ArtsFull-time orpart-time

July or September B 580 92 to 93 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two 5

Master of EducationFull-time orpart-time

July or September B 580 92 to 93 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two 5

Educationand DigitalTechnologies

Graduate diplomaFull-time orpart-time

July, September,January or May


Two 5

Electrical andComputerEngineering





Two




Two

Doctor of PhilosophyFull-time orpart-time



Two

HealthSciences

Master of HealthSciences


September B 580 92 to 93 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two 6

InformationTechnologySecurity

Master of InformationTechnology Security


September(full- or part-time) orJanuary (part-time)


Two 7

MaterialsScience


Two

Doctor ofPhilosophy***

Full-time September B+ 580 92 to 93 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two 1

MechanicalEngineering





Two




Two




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Program DegreeProgramoptions

Start datesMin.overall avg.required

TOEFL(paper-based)

TOEFL(iBT)**

IELTS MELAB CAELMin. lettersof recommen-dation

Additionalrequirements****

Modelling andComputationalScience


Two 8

Doctor ofPhilosophy***

Full-time September B+ 560 83 to 87 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two 1

NuclearEngineering





Two 9




Two




Two 1

NuclearTechnology

Graduate diplomaFull-time orpart-time


B– 560 83 to 87 7 8570 (no sub-scorebelow 60)

Two

*Unless noted otherwise, students applying to a master's program at UOITare also required to have at least a B average (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or73 to 76 per cent) in the last two full-time years (four semesters) ofundergraduate work or equivalent.

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

***At time of printing, this program was pending approval by the OntarioCouncil on Graduate Studies (OCGS). Please note that any of theinformation listed may change upon approval of the program.

****ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS EXPLANATIONS1. Prior to being accepted into the program, PhD applicants must be acceptedby a professor who specializes in the applicant's desired area of researchand who is willing to act as a supervisor.

2. In their statement of interest, students should include the type(s) ofcourse(s) they feel they are suitable to teach as teaching assistants. Itis recommended that students contact a potential supervisor and/or thegraduate program director before formally applying.

3. Applicants are required to have a minimum Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT) score of 550. Applicants should submit a resuméand an essay that explains their background, reasons for pursuing a MBA,and career goals with their application. It is expected that applicants willhave a minimum of two year’s work experience or equivalent; however,applications from exceptional candidates with less than two years of workexperience may also be considered. Applicants must also have a minimumB+ average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduatework (or equivalent).

4. Applicants are expected to have graduated with a social science degreethat has provided them with a sound understanding of social sciencemethodologies 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) anda sample of scholarly writing from a previous undergraduate course (up to20 pages, double-spaced and one-sided documents only). At least two of

the three letters of recommendation should be from faculty members from aprevious degree-conferring program.

5. Applicants may hold a four-year honours degree from a Canadian universityor a three-year university degree and a Bachelor of Education degree or itsequivalent from a recognized institution. Please note that an admissioninterview may be required.

6. Applicants should have undergraduate preparation in research methods ineither quantitative or qualitative analysis. This should include experienceand training in statistics. Applicants planning to study in the field of HealthInformatics should also have training or experience with computing orinformation technology within the health care domain. To assist with theassessment of the application, applicants should submit detailed descriptionsof any completed courses in these areas. Course descriptions should becopied from the university's academic calendar. Experience in the areas ofhealth promotion and health care is an asset.

7. Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least one coursein advanced programming (e.g. Java/C/C++/C#) and advanced mathematics(e.g. linear algebra, calculus, number theory, etc.), and at least one courseor proven work experience in operating systems (Windows and/or Unix orLinux). To assist with the assessment of the application, applicants shouldsubmit 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 experienceand skills in information technology. Work experience in IT related jobs ispreferred.

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 submitdetailed descriptions of any completed courses in these areas. Coursedescriptions should be copied from the university's academic calendar.Students should also contact a potential supervisor and/or the graduateprogram director before formally applying.

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

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CAMPUS TOURSwww.uoit.ca/virtualtour

The best way to experience UOIT is to participate in one ofour campus tours.

Our student ambassadors will introduce you to the universityand take you on an exciting tour of our diverse, award-winningcampus. You will have the opportunity to see our buildings,classrooms, residences and student services. During yourtour you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learnmore about campus facilities and student life.

To schedule a tour of our campus, visitwww.uoit.ca/gradstudies/tours.

OPEN HOUSE EVENTSTwice a year we host Open House events and invite you tojoin us for a tour of our award-winning campus. During thisevent you will have the opportunity to meet current students,staff and faculty, learn more about academic programs andstudent life opportunities at UOIT.

FALL OPEN HOUSESaturday, November 6, 201010 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WINTER OPEN HOUSESaturday, February 26, 201110 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor more information about graduate studies at UOIT:

Office of Graduate StudiesUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology2000 Simcoe Street NorthOshawa, Ontario, CanadaL1H 7K4

T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2848F: 905.721.3119E: [email protected]/gradstudies

Disclaimer:All information contained within this viewbook is correct at time of printing.The Office of Graduate Studies at UOIT reserves the right to make changes tothe information contained within this publication without prior notice. For themost up-to-date information, please visit www.uoit.ca/gradstudies.

CAMPUS TOURSAND OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

“After visiting UOIT and receiving a tour of the campus, Iknew that UOIT was the school for me. I loved the campusenvironment. The facilities were beautiful, intimate andwell-maintained. I appreciated the diversity of the servicesprovided on campus and the programs and resourcesmade available to graduate students.”

Ashley Verhaaff, Master of Arts in Criminology student

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