Admission to the Midwifery Education Program is reserved for candidates who meet all requirements and who satisfy the academic regulations of the university. Enrolment in this program is limited. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. It is recommended that applicants have completed at least one year of university prior to application. All certified transcripts from secondary and post secondary education previously attended must be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar. The application deadline is February 1 each year. Applications received after February 1 will not be considered. Please note that transcripts for all required courses must be submitted by the February 1 deadline. (excluding current High School students).
All documents submitted with the application become property of the university. Successful applications remain on file.
The Midwifery Education Program is a collaborative venture shared by McMaster, Laurentian and Ryerson Universities. Applicants may only apply to one of the three universities.
All applicants must have completed the following course requirements in order to be considered for admission:
A full course credit in:
1. Science (Biology or Chemistry - both strongly recommended)
2. English
3. a Social Science
75% in each course is required.
It is recognized that applicants apply to the program with a variety of educational backgrounds. Applicants can fulfill the courses required from the following educational areas:
Applicants Directly from Ontario Secondary Schools:
The following are the minimum grade 12 U and M requirements under the Ontario Secondary School Curriculum:
1. English 12 U
2. Biology 12 U or Chemistry 12 U (both recommended)
3. One Grade 12 U or 12 M course in Social Science (History, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Family Studies, Geography, Law)
4. Completion of additional 12 U or M courses to total six credits.
5. Students must obtain a minimum grade of 75% in each of the three required courses listed in point 1, 2 and 3 above and a minimum OVERALL average of 75% on Grade 12 U or M courses including the required courses.
Prior College/Diploma Studies:
No admissions will be based on College standing. Admission is based on secondary school eligibility. A minimum of 75% must be obtained in each of the 3 required subject areas:
1. English 12 U
2. Biology 12 U or Chemistry 12 U (both recommended)
3. One Grade 12 U or 12 M course in Social Science
A minimum overall average of 75% in college work must be obtained.
Prior/Current University Students:
Applicants with prior or current university studies at the time of application must have Grade 12 U or M courses from high school or full university courses in three of the required subject areas noted above. Students must have 75% in each of the three required subjects. The applicant's overall average from the 10 best most recent coursework, including the 3 required subjects, must be a minimum of 75%.
Mature Applicants:
Mature Applicants must have completed the three required subjects as noted in the basic requirements, and have obtained a minimum grade of 75% in each of the three required courses. Students who do not meet the basic academic requirements are advised to take Grade 12 U or M courses or introductory university level courses. The following requirements for Mature Students also apply. A student must:
1. have not attended secondary school or college on a full- time basis for at least two years
2. have never attended university
The two years absence from formal studies clause may be waived for those who take grade 12 U or M courses for upgrading.
Prior Midwifery Education or Experience:
For Applicants with Prior Midwifery Education or Experience, Ryerson University, through the division of Continuing Education, offers the International Midwifery Pre-Registration Program. The purpose of this program is to provide internationally educated midwives with assessment and education which will prepare them to register as midwives in Ontario.
If you are interested in the International Midwifery Pre-Registration Program please contact Alison Gaul at agaul@ryerson.ca or (416) 979-5000 ext. 7681 or
www.ryerson.ca/ce/midwife
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