Admission Policies

Admissions to the BScPA Program is highly competitive. In selecting successful applicants, all available information will be considered. Those who meet the basic admission requirement and appear to have the best chance of succeeding the in the PA program and profession ultimately are selected. Each application is considered on its own merit, consistent with the University of Toronto statement on "Policies and Principles for Admission to the University of Toronto". Preference is not given to individuals enrolled in programs at the University of Toronto.

There is no single background that is an ideal preparation for the Physician Assistant role, although the BScPA program requires a background in a healthcare profession.

The discovery that any information is false or misleading or that any material information has been concealed or withheld will invalidate an application and will result in its immediate rejection or in the revocation and cancellation of an offer of admission and /or registration if the applicant has been admitted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received by the stated deadlines. Failure to comply with the admission requirements and deadlines will result in the cancellation of the application.


Deferrals
Deferred registrations will normally not be granted in the Program. Deferred registration may be granted only under exceptional circumstances.


Advanced Standing/Transfer
The structure of the program requires that all students complete the entire 24 month curriculum from the beginning. There is no provision for advanced standing or transfer into the program.

Prior Learning Assessments will not be considered to grant credits towards the BScPA.


Full Time Status
The structure of the program requires that all students be registered in the program on a full-time basis. Attendance at all Residential and Evaluation components of the program and participation in all Distance components are mandatory.

Employment while enrolled in the full-time professional degree program is strongly discouraged. 


Upon Acceptance to the Program
Upon acceptance, successful applicants will be required to provide/complete the following:

A. Detailed medical information, including a record of up to date completion of required immunizations . These requirements must be fulfilled in order to meet the Health Standards set forth in the Public Hospitals Act, Section 4.2, Ontario Regulation 518/88.
As students in the BScPA program will be participating in clinical observerships in the first semester of the program, all requirements must be met by the program start.

B. Evidence of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (Adult and Child CPR) must also be provided. Students are required to have a valid CPR certificate throughout the two-year program. Students are responsible for submitting a copy of the certificate (front and back) as evidence of their recertification.

C. A Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check (obtained at the applicant’s expense) is required upon entering the program.

D. Complete a mandatory online pre-course in Medical Terminology (Cost approx. $40, at the applicant's expense)