University of Ottawa - 2016 Programs and Admissions

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Université d’Ottawa
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University of Ottawa
2016
PROGRAMS
ADMISSIONS
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For general information on undergraduate
admission and applications:
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STUDENT LIFE
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ON CAMPUS!
The best way to discover our campus and all it has to offer is
by seeing it! Join us for activities, meet faculty and service
representatives and learn more about our programs.
FOOD SERVICES
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USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES
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FINANCING YOUR STUDIES
Flip this brochure over for information about financial aid and awards.
Campus tours throughout the year,
Monday to Saturday
Visit the campus with a University of Ottawa student and
learn about university life.
Fall Open House – October 30 and 31, 2015
Enjoy two full days to explore our campus and programs.
Spring Open House – March 19, 2016
Get the answers to your questions during the information fair
and choose the program that best meets your needs.
AT A LOCATION NEAR YOU!
Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) in Toronto –
September 25 to 27, 2015
Drop by our information booth at the Metro Toronto Convention
Centre to learn about our programs, financial aid and awards.
Information Evenings in Quebec
Meet us in Gatineau, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Laval or Montreal
to discuss our programs, services and financial aid options.
Check our website at uOttawa.ca/events for the most up to date
information and dates.
This brochure contains information on admissions prerequisites and
requirements, along with information on programs of study and student life
at the University of Ottawa. The information in this brochure is accurate as of
August 2015. The University of Ottawa reserves the right to change program
details and requirements without notice.
For more details and to see the full range of services and programs offered
at the University of Ottawa, visit the websites listed on page 73.
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U N I V E R S I T Y O F OT TAWA 2 0 1 6
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA IS…
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A CAMPUS IN THE
NATION’S CAPITAL
• Living in the heart of the action in a safe downtown core
• Being within walking distance of downtown, Parliament Hill, government offices, the
Supreme Court, the Byward Market, museums, galleries, theatres and the Rideau Canal
OPENNESS TO THE WORLD
• Meeting students and teachers from all over the world
• Benefiting from many international programs and partnerships
• Taking part in community and humanitarian projects
BILINGUALISM
• Studying in English, French or in both
• Living, learning and playing on campus in both official languages
A RESEARCH-INTENSIVE
UNIVERSITY
• Being guided throughout your studies by passionate professors and researchers recognized
as national and international leaders in their fields
• Having access to cutting-edge laboratories and facilities
• Studying at one of Canada’s top ten research universities and among the top 200 in the world
for research prowess
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GIVE YOURSELF AN EDGE
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
PARTICIPATE IN THE UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
BENEFIT FROM A RESEARCH-INTENSIVE UNIVERSITY
Through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) you
can contribute up to 50 hours to a research project conducted by the
professor of your choice during your second or third year.
• Confirm your passion for your chosen field of study through hands-on experience.
• Understand in depth the concepts you’ve seen in class through specific examples.
• Work one on one with a professor.
• Receive a $1,000 scholarship.
FROM STUDENT TO RESEARCHER
The knowledge you gain will prepare you not only for graduate studies
but also for your future career.
• The professional relationship you develop with a professor respected in his or her
field could open up a large professional network for you.
• The research skills and experience you gain are transferable to the labour market
and will most definitely give you an edge.
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LEARN THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUR COURSE WORK
Community Service Learning (CSL) lets you replace course assignments
with volunteer projects.
• Broaden your knowledge and make social change happen on campus or
elsewhere in the National Capital Region.
• Put a human face on the concepts you cover and better understand your course
material through in-the-field experience.
• Increase your chances of receiving scholarships with an official statement
of your volunteer experience (your “Co-Curricular Record”).
STAND OUT FOR EMPLOYERS THROUGH YOUR
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The official statement of your volunteer experience can also increase your
chances of being selected for a job interview as well as being accepted in a
graduate program. Your volunteer experience will strengthen your resumé
and your openness to the world will make you stand out for employers.
PARTICIPATE IN THE CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (CO-OP)
PAID WORK TERMS IN YOUR FIELD OF STUDY
• Gain access to a pool of 4,500 active employers offering work opportunities
in the National Capital Region, elsewhere in Canada or abroad.
• Pay for most of your studies through your paid work terms.
• Confirm your interest in your chosen field of study.
A HEAD START ON YOUR CAREER
After just over four years of study, you’ll have a diploma mentioning your
participation in the co-operative education program, a resumé with up
to 16 months of relevant experience in your field, interview skills and a
valuable professional network. This will help you find a job faster when
you graduate.
In 2014, University of Ottawa Co-operative Education Programs had a 96%
placement rate.
As a CO-OP student, apply your classroom learning by alternating between study terms and paid work terms.
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GIVE YOURSELF AN EDGE
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
STUDY ABROAD
LEARN IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY TO GROW
GET READY FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Take part in an international exchange and spend a term or a whole year
abroad at one of our 280 partner universities in 55 different countries.
If you dream of an international career, the international exchange
program is a good starting point. You’ll have the chance to develop
a network of contacts beyond Canada that will really help your
career. The skills you develop during your exchange—independence,
initiative, adaptability, cultural sensitivity and problem-solving—will
make you stand out in the job market.
• Learn a new language or perfect a second or even third language to share your
ideas with as many people as possible.
• Grow as a person by studying a new culture and seeing the world.
• Earn credits towards your degree while paying uOttawa tuition, and enjoy a
guaranteed mobility scholarship.
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CHOOSE OUR UNIQUE FRENCH IMMERSION STREAM
THE ULTIMATE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Keep up your level of French or become completely fluent while
completing one of 87 regular degree programs. Take one third of
your courses in French, and study alongside Francophones and other
immersion students in a bilingual university and region. Also, French
immersion is for you if you were in core or extended French or French
immersion in high school.
Join the 1,500 students currently enrolled in French immersion and get the
ultimate University of Ottawa student experience. You can talk to everyone
on campus and take your courses with the most renowned professors,
whether they teach in French or English. Succeed in both languages with
this special support for immersion students:
• Qualitative grades for courses taught in French for students in the faculties of Arts,
Health Sciences and Social Sciences, and in the Telfer School of Management.
• The option to write your homework, lab reports and exams in French or in English
in nearly every course.
• French immersion mentors for advice and support.
• Free conversation groups and a writing centre to help you improve your
French skills.
• And much more!
STAND OUT AS A BILINGUAL PROFESSIONAL
When you graduate, you’ll receive a special mention on your diploma and
a certificate confirming your second language skills. As a future bilingual
professional, you will stand out on the job market and will have access to
more career opportunities across Canada and around the world. FrenchEnglish bilingual Canadians earn more than their unilingual counterparts
and have higher employment rates.
• Language courses to help you understand the French vocabulary used in your
field of study.
Join the Club d’immersion and get involved with Francophone culture through social activities!
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DISCOVER THE CAMPUS
DISCOVER THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Ottawa campus is constantly growing in
order to improve the quality of the student experience for
both undergraduate and graduate studies, and to stand out
nationally and internationally. Year after year, we come up
with new facilities and new student services to enhance
student life and the learning experience.
Students, employees and community members can use the
Makerspace’s equipment for free: nine 3D printers, two CNC
Mills, two Handibots and much more!
Students who are experiencing anxiety or going through
a difficult or stressful situation can pet, hug or play with
specially trained dogs who make campus visits. This service is
offered by the Student Academic Success Service (SASS).
Bring your ideas to life at the
University of Ottawa Makerspace
We have a six-story living wall of plants in the Social Sciences
Building. It cleans the air and regulates the humidity levels in
the building.
In addition to many computer labs, students have access to
free Wi-Fi everywhere on campus.
Stay connected via our Wi-Fi network
available throughout the campus
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Breathe high quality, purified
air thanks to the living wall
Unwind with pet therapy
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U N D E R G R A D UAT E P R O G R A M S
GETTING YOUR DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
The path to your University of Ottawa degree is simple and flexible. It’s simple, because in many cases, you can decide almost everything right from the get-go, from the
discipline to the type of program and the different options you might want to include along the way. At specific moments during your studies, you can choose to remain on
the same path and stick to the choices you made at the start of your degree, or you can take advantage of the flexibility offered to you by adjusting or completely changing
your initial choices without it having a major impact on the length of your studies. For example, you can study other disciplines, apply to CO-OP or French immersion, or take
part in an international exchange. Below, you’ll find the typical academic paths, available according to the discipline you choose when you apply for undergraduate studies.
Disciplines and the types of programs they offer are listed in the tables on pages 11 to 13.
TYPICAL ACADEMIC PATHS
STARTING POINT:
admission
FIRST
YEAR
SECOND
YEAR
THIRD
YEAR
Honours bachelor
FOURTH YEAR:
FIFTH YEAR:
getting your degree
getting your degree
Getting your honours
bachelor degree will open up
many doors for you!
Honours bachelor
Add a minor
Honours bachelor with minor
Add a second major
Honours bachelor with double major
Honours bachelor
with major
Honours bachelor with major and minor
Add a minor
Joint Honours bachelor
Joint honours bachelor
AFTER YOU GRADUATE
You can:
• enter the job market
• continue undergraduate studies
in a professional program,
such as law, education
or medicine
• apply for graduate studies at
the master’s level and maybe
continue on to a PhD afterwards!
Integrated honours bachelor
(getting two degrees
simultaneously)
Integrated honours
bachelor
Bachelor
Bachelor
Add a minor
Bachelor with minor
Getting a bachelor degree will allow you to:
• enter the job market
• pursue your studies by applying to do an honours bachelor degree
so you can then apply for a master’s
• pursue your studies in a professional program, such as law, education or medicine
The dotted lines indicate possible choices you can make during your studies.
To learn more about program structures, see “Understanding your undergraduate program” at www.uOttawa.ca/strategic-enrollment-management.
THE LOWDOWN ON COURSES
At the University of Ottawa, offering an enriching and stimulating learning
experience is our business. This is why our professors are trained to use innovative,
interactive and stimulating teaching methods that allow you to experience learning
in a positive way. New technologies, social media, off-campus projects, specialized
field trips, research projects, distance education, collaborative online platforms, labs,
discussion groups, surveys, volunteer opportunities—these are only a few examples
of what’s available to you. All this is meant to better prepare you for what’s to come,
whether it’s the job market or continuing your studies.
Classroom-based courses
This is the most conventional lecture format. You learn in person in a classroom
setting. Sometimes group discussions, tutorials or laboratory sessions are
included. They allow you to deepen your knowledge of the subject matter or
to complete assignments.
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Online courses
Course activities take place on an online platform that replaces in-person
attendance. This platform gives you access to your course syllabus and notes, and
allows you to contact your professor, have discussions with fellow classmates,
complete group assignments and write your exams.
Blended courses
This format combines the best of face-to-face and online teaching, with regularly
scheduled on-site classroom lectures and significant online learning activities that
replace regularly scheduled class meeting time. A course is considered blended when
at least 20% of in-person contact hours are replaced with interactive online activities.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
The University of Ottawa offers you more than 400 programs in more than 100 disciplines. So how do you choose? Look through the following tables, which show all
the disciplines and the types of programs offered in each of them. You’ll also be able to see which disciplines offer the option of adding CO-OP or French immersion studies to
your degree. Refer to page 10 for the different academic paths.
DIRECT-ENTRY FACULTIES
Faculties offering undergraduate programs not requiring prior university studies.
FACULTY OF ARTS (BA)
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Discipline
Accounting
Finance
Human Resource Management (4)
International Management (17)
Management (18, 4)
Management Information Systems and Analytics (18)
Marketing
Commerce (BCom) and Juris Doctor (JD) (3, 13)
1. Courses in the main discipline of this program are offered in English only.
9. Program offered to non-francophones.
2. Bilingual program or a program that includes requirements in the
second language.
11. Two-year degree available to students with an undergraduate degree.
3. Courses in the main discipline of this program are offered in French only.
4. For the certificate or for part-time studies, apply directly to the University
of Ottawa.
13. Must meet the admission requirements of both disciplines.
French Immersion
Cooperative Education
Certificate
Minor
Bachelor
Integrated Bachelor
Joint Honours Bachelor
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TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (BCom)
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French Immersion
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Honours Bachelor with Major
Honours Bachelor
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Integrated Bachelor
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Music (BMus) and Science (BSc) (13)
Music Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Political Science (13)
Piano Pedagogy (4)
Psychology and Linguistics (13)
Public Relations
(joint program with Algonquin College)
Rédaction professionnelle et edition (3)
Religious Studies
Russian Language and Culture (17)
Second-Language Teaching
Spanish
Theatre
Traduction vers le français (3)
Translation
- French-English (11, 19)
- French-Spanish-English (11, 19)
Translation into English
Visual Arts (BA or BFA)
World Cinemas
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Certificate
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Discipline
Minor
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Bachelor
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French Immersion
Certificate
Minor
Bachelor
Integrated Bachelor
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Honours Bachelor
Aboriginal Studies
Applied Ethics
Arabic Language and Culture (17)
Arts
Asian Studies
Canadian Studies
Celtic Studies (1)
Communication
Communication et lettres françaises (3, 13)
Communication and Political Science (13)
Communication and Sociology (13)
Digital Journalism
(joint program with Algonquin College)
Écriture et style (3)
English (1)
English as a Second Language (1, 15)
English as a Second language
(basic or advanced minor) (1, 15)
Environmental Studies (2)
Français langue seconde (3, 9)
Français langue seconde
(basic or advanced minor) (3, 9)
Francophone Studies (3, 4)
French Studies (3, 9)
Geography
Geomatics and Spatial Analysis
German Language and Culture (17)
Greek and Roman Studies
History
History and Political Science (13)
History and Theory of Art
Italian Language and Culture (17)
Jewish Canadian Studies
Latin American Studies
Lettres françaises (3)
Lettres françaises (BA) et éducation (BEd) (3)
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Music (BA, BMus)
Honours Bachelor
Discipline
See pages 14 to 21
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18. This minor cannot be combined with any honours degree offered by the
Telfer School of Management.
19. There is no direct entry to CO-OP; however, you may apply in second year.
15. Program offered to non-anglophones.
17. Mandatory study session abroad.
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U N D E R G R A D UAT E P R O G R A M S
Health Sciences
Human Kinetics
(BHK) Emphasis on social sciences
(BScHK) Emphasis on biophysical sciences
Leisure Studies
Nursing
Nutrition Sciences (14)
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry
(Option: Microbiology and Immunology)
Biochemistry (BSc) and Chemical Engineering
(Biotechnology) (BASc)
Biology
Biology
(Options: Cellular/Molecular, Ecology/ Evolution/
Behaviour, Physiology)
Biomedical Science (19)
Biomedical Science (19)
(Options: Bioanalytical Science, Biostatistics,
Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Medicinal
Chemistry, Neuroscience)
Biopharmaceutical Science
(Options: Genomics, Medicinal Chemistry)
Biophysics
Chemistry
Chemistry
(Options: Advanced Materials, Ecochemistry)
Computer Science and Mathematics (13)
Environmental Science
(Options: Conservation and Biodiversity,
Environmental Geochemistry and Ecotoxicology,
Global Change)
Financial Mathematics and Economics
Geology
Geology-Physics
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics and Economics (13)
Music (BMus) and Science (BSc) (13, 24)
Ophthalmic Medical Technology
Physics
Physics
(Options: Biological Physics, Photonics)
Physics (BSc) and Electrical Engineering (BASc)
Physics-Mathematics
Statistics
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French Immersion
Certificate
Minor
Bachelor
Integrated Bachelor
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6. Admission requires prior university studies.
2. Bilingual program or a program that includes requirements in the
second language.
7. You must have a degree from a Canadian law school.
3. Courses in the main discipline of this program are offered in French only.
4. For the certificate or for part-time studies, apply directly to the University
of Ottawa.
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1. Courses in the main discipline of this program are offered in English only.
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French Immersion
Certificate
Minor
Integrated Bachelor
Honours Bachelor
See pages 34 to 36
Discipline
See pages 37 to 40
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE (BSc)
French Immersion
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Certificate
Minor
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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Discipline
Bachelor
Integrated Bachelor
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Bachelor
Biochemistry (BSc) and Chemical Engineering
(BASc) (Biotechnology) (16)
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (BASc)
and Computing Technology (BSc)
Chemical Engineering
(Options: Engineering Management
and Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering)
Chemical Engineering (BASc) and Computing
Technology (BSc)
Civil Engineering
(Options: Environmental and Water Resources,
Structural and Geotechnical, Engineering
Management and Entrepreneurship)
Civil Engineering (BASc) and Computing
Technology (BSc)
Computer Engineering
(Option: Engineering Management
and Entrepreneurship)
Computer Science (BSc)
(Option: Management and Entrepreneurship)
Computer Science and Mathematics (BSc) (13)
Computer Science for Scientists
Electrical Engineering
(Option: Engineering Management and
Entrepreneurship)
Electrical Engineering (BASc) and Computing
Technology (BSc)
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (BASc) and Computing
Technology (BSc)
Physics (BSc) and Electrical Engineering (BASc) (16)
Software Engineering (8)
Honours Bachelor
Discipline
See pages 31 to 33
Honours Bachelor
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (BASc) 8. CO-OP is mandatory in this program.
10. Online and in-class teaching offered.
12. You may apply directly if you graduated from CEGEP with a DCS.
Otherwise, you are required to complete one year of university studies.
13. Must meet the admission requirements of both disciplines.
14. Offered in French only to bilingual students.
16. This program begins in the Faculty of Science.
PROFESSIONAL FACULTIES
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Discipline
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Juris Doctor (JD) (6)
Juris Doctor (JD) and MBA
(Telfer School of Management) (6, 13)
Juris Doctor (JD) and MA (Norman Patterson
School of International Affairs) (6, 13)
Juris Doctor (JD) and Michigan State University
College of Law JD (6, 13)
Juris Doctor (JD) and American University
Washington College of Law JD (6, 13)
Canadian Law Program (JD and LLL) (2, 6, 13)
National Program (JD) (2, 6, 7)
Political Science (BSocSc) and Juris Doctor (JD) (3, 13)
Commerce (BCom) and Juris Doctor (JD) (3, 13)
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Integrated Bachelor
Professional
See pages 45 and 46
Undergraduate Medical Education (6)
Translational and Molecular Medicine (6)
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Discipline
23. Admission requires completion of at least two years of university studies.
French Immersion
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Honours Bachelor
22. This minor cannot be combined with any LLL program.
Co-operative Education
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FACULTY OF MEDICINE (MD) 19. There is no direct entry to CO-OP; however, you may apply in second year.
Certificate
Minor
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See page 42
Civil Law (3, 4, 12, 22)
Civil Law (LLL) and International Development and
Globalization (BSocSc) (3, 12)
Civil Law (LLL) and MBA (Telfer School of
Management) (3, 6, 13)
National Program (LLL) (6, 7)
Canadian Law Program (JD and LLL) (2, 13, 23)
24. This program begins in the Faculty of Arts.
Bachelor
Integrated Bachelor
Professional
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FACULTY OF LAW – CIVIL LAW (LLL) X
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French Immersion
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French Immersion
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French Immersion
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FACULTY OF LAW – COMMON LAW (JD) Certificate
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Minor
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Minor
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Minor
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Bachelor
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Bachelor
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Bachelor
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Integrated Bachelor
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Integrated Bachelor
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Professional
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Professional
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Teacher Education (1, 6)
Formation à l’enseignement (3, 6)
Formation à l’enseignement
(mode alternatif, temps partiel) (3, 4, 10)
Lettres françaises (BA) et éducation (BEd) (3)
Second Language Teaching (BA)
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Honours Bachelor
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Discipline
Honours Bachelor
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French Immersion
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See page 44
Honours Bachelor
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Certificate
Minor
Bachelor
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Integrated Bachelor
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Faculties offering undergraduate programs requiring prior university studies.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION (BEd) Joint Honours Bachelor
Anthropology
Anthropology and Sociology (13)
Communication and Political Science (13)
Communication and Sociology (13)
Civil Law (LLL) and and International
Development and Globalization (BSocSc) (3, 12)
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Criminology
Criminology and Women’s Studies (13)
Economics
Economics and Political Science (13)
Economics and Public Policy
Environmental Economics and Public Policy
Gerontology
Global Studies
History and Political Science (13)
International Development and Globalization
International Economics and Development
International Studies and Modern Languages
Mathematics and Economics (13)
Philosophy and Political Science (13)
Political Science
Political Science (BSocSc) and
Juris Doctor (JD) (3)
Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BSc)
Psychology and Linguistics (BA) (13)
Public Administration
Public Administration and Political Science (13)
Social Sciences
Social Sciences of Health
Social Work (3)
Sociology
United States Studies
Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies and Political Science (13)
Women’s Studies and Sociology (13)
Honours Bachelor
Discipline
See pages 25 to 30
Certificate
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (BSocSc)
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Archives and Special Collections acquires, preserves and
disseminates archival documents, rare books and other
publications that enrich teaching and research.
ABORIGINAL STUDIES
DIGITAL JOURNALISM
Designed for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, these programs
acquaint you with the history, philosophy, spirituality, culture, art and current
life of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, elsewhere in North America and in countries
around the world.
Journalism is currently undergoing a digital shift (the Internet, mobile and tablet
technology, data journalism), driving change in journalistic practice and forcing
journalists to develop new skills, techniques and approaches. Today’s journalists
need to fill a diversity of roles, requiring not only a good understanding of
emerging social trends, but also specialized expertise and knowledge. With this
program, you will better understand the challenges related to journalism in the
Digital Age, in order to help you enter the fast-changing media industry. The
Department of Communication offers an Honours Bachelor in Digital Journalism
jointly with Algonquin College (in English) and with La Cité (in French). Courses
in the Department of Communication provide theoretical, analytical and critical
foundations, while courses at the colleges focus on practical training.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
These programs lead to careers in Aboriginal organizations and agencies, the
public service, cultural centres, non-profit organizations, consulting firms and
educational institutions.
ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Spoken by over 400 million people worldwide, Arabic is one of the world’s major
languages. Our programs provide you with not only a good knowledge of the
language but also an invaluable perspective on Arabic culture, history, literature,
philosophy, religion and society. Agreements between the University of Ottawa
and universities in the Arab world allow you to go on exchange programs in
Tunisia and Egypt, among other countries.
Mastering a foreign language is an important asset internationally, in the
business sector and in the public service. Career opportunities include civil
servant, diplomat, cultural and international affairs consultant and tourism
professional, as well as positions in the field of immigration.
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ENGLISH
Besides providing an excellent base for professional development, a degree
in English literature can offer you unmatched intellectual challenges. The
Department of English provides courses in all major historical and national areas
of English literature. It also offers courses in creative writing and literary theory,
along with general interest courses in literature and film, children’s literature,
science fiction, and literature and the environment.
ARTS
The BA program is flexible and provides you not only with a solid general
education in a setting known for its vibrancy, but also with the opportunity
to take a range of courses in arts-specific fields (humanities, languages and
literatures, fine arts) or even in other faculties. If you wish, you can also do a
minor in a specific subject, like modern languages, art history, music, theatre,
communication, history, geography, religious studies or linguistics.
This program gives you access to a wide range of careers in the public and
private sectors. It also prepares you for professional studies in law, medicine
and education.
COMMUNICATION
Ours is the information age. Analyzing how information is gathered, produced
and distributed helps you understand communication processes—both human
and technological—that drive a variety of settings: social, cultural, political,
organizational, economic and legal. Combining theory and practice, our programs
are geared towards helping you develop critical and analytical skills, preparing
you either for a career or for advanced studies. Courses cover the two major fields
of communication—media studies, and organizational communication.
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Communications consultant
Media relations officer
Political analyst
Internal and external communications officer
Online community specialist
Journalist (web, radio, press, television, and other digital platforms)
Media officer
Reporter
Media analyst
Producer
Spokesperson
Communications consultant
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Writer and content developer for the web and social media applications
Many positions in public service
Lawyer or teacher after completing a professional degree
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) offers three programs
in English as a second language, each tailored to your needs, skill level and
communication goals: a basic minor, an advanced minor and a major. For nonAnglophone students only, these programs are designed to improve and broaden
your skills in your second language through an array of activities and instructional
materials. Courses focus on the four essential language skills (reading, writing,
listening, speaking) and on more specialized areas, such as grammar, vocabulary,
pronunciation and culture.
This program leads to careers in the fields of teaching, public service, tourism
and private business.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Environmental studies delve into some of the most significant issues of our day,
such as anthropogenic climate change, northern resource development, urban
pollution and threats to human health. You learn how to use applied research
tools and management principles that can be applied in a variety of areas, such as
environmental impact assessments and resource management.
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Environmental planner
Lobbyist
Environmental impact analyst
Sustainable development consultant
Environmental programs analyst
These programs lead to international careers in the fields of diplomatic service,
foreign affairs, international business and trade, tourism and cultural relations.
A degree in German language and culture is a significant asset in any area of
international work.
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Unlock the secrets of the Greek and Roman civilizations and the origins of the
Western world. Benefit not only from small classes and a close-knit student
community but also from the department’s library and even its on-campus
museum. Take advantage of volunteer opportunities in the museum to gain
firsthand experience working with artifacts from the classical world. Apart from
the six credits in Latin required for an honours or a major in Greek and Roman
Studies, Greek and Latin language courses are optional. Note, however, that Greek
and Latin courses are mandatory for admission to the master’s program.
These programs lead to careers in museums, libraries, archeological work and
teaching ancient history, as well as in the civil service and human resources. In
addition to expanding your general knowledge, these programs are an excellent
preparation for law school or related limited enrolment programs, as well as
graduate studies programs.
GREEK AND ROMAN STUDIES
The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) offers three programs
in French as a second language, each tailored to your needs, skill level and
communication goals: a basic minor, an advanced minor and a major. For nonFrancophone students only, these programs are designed to improve and broaden
your skills in your second language through an array of activities and instructional
materials. Courses focus on the four essential language skills (reading, writing,
listening, speaking) and on more specialized areas, such as grammar, vocabulary,
pronunciation and culture.
This program leads to careers in the fields of teaching, public service, tourism
and business.
FRENCH STUDIES
Do you hope to teach French as a second language or learn more about Francophone
cultures and literatures? With specially designed language courses for nonFrancophones, the program in French studies in the Département de français
will help you improve your French language skills. You can then go on to study
the cultures and literatures of France, Quebec, the Franco-Ontarian community
and other Francophone groups. You can even spend time in France as part of an
immersion exchange.
HISTORY
History is the discipline that focuses on the diverse and complex ways that
individuals and groups have created and adjusted to change over thousands of
years around the world. In studying change over time, you learn to interpret
evidence of human thought and behaviour, in order to understand the impact
of individual and collective decision-making, the changing relationships among
people and societies, and between humans and their environment.
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Communications officer
Translator
Other jobs that require a mastery of French
Graduates of history programs can be found across the private, public and non-profit
sectors in settings that value a broad range of creative, interpretive, analytical,
communication and research skills. History is also a popular undergraduate program
among students planning to go on to law school, teacher training programs or
graduate studies, not only to become historians, but also archivists, librarians or
museum curators, or to hold many other positions, such as policy analyst, project
coordinator and communication officer.
GEOGRAPHY
Geography addresses highly relevant issues like climate change, water resources
and management, community organization and development, social interaction in
urban spaces and northern development in permafrost environments. Our programs
allow you to not only gain the knowledge, tools and technical skills you need but
also have unforgettable field experiences in Canada’s North and elsewhere.
HISTORY AND THEORY OF ART
These programs give you a solid grounding in the history of international modern and
contemporary art, curatorial and museum studies, and their critical and theoretical
discourses. An interdisciplinary approach in these programs allows you to examine
perspectives drawn from aesthetics, philosophy, feminism and gender theories, postcolonial theories and theories of identity, globalization and new technologies.
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Urban planner
Consultant in geo-marketing
Teacher
Park administrator
Community planner
Natural resource planner and analyst
GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
German is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. These courses
allow you to acquaint yourself with contemporary German and give you insight
into the cultural and political history of German-speaking countries and German
cinema and literature. Exchange programs with German and Austrian institutions
provide an opportunity to complete some courses in a native-speaking
environment. Closer to home, the German Club provides activities in an informal
setting so you can practice your German.
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Art historian
Art theorist
Art critic
Art administrator
Art dealer
Gallery director
Museum curator
ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
These programs allow you to discover the Italian language and culture from
the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as the fascinating Italian heritage
in North America. You will not only learn the Italian language, but also gain an
understanding of Italian cinema, literature, fashion and other aspects of Italian
culture. You can even visit Italy through our study abroad program.
These programs lead to careers in the fields of diplomatic service, foreign affairs,
tourism and teaching. A degree in Italian language and culture is a major asset in
the international marketplace.
LETTRES FRANÇAISES
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Our programs in Lettres françaises offer a complete, diverse and thorough
education. You study literature from France, Quebec, French-speaking Ontario and
other communities of the francophonie in order to expand your understanding
of cultural diversity and sharpen your critical thinking skills. You will master the
French language and, in particular, written French.
These programs can serve as an entry point to a master’s degree in either speech
language pathology or audiology.
MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES
The period known as the European Middle Ages has endowed the Western world
with a rich heritage. Our vision of the world has its origins in the Long Medieval
period, so studying this era, which starts at the end of antiquity and reaches
modern times, introduces you to your past in all its dimensions: linguistic,
cultural, historical, political, philosophical and religious. These multidisciplinary
programs include courses in history, philosophy, music, theatre, and English,
French, Italian and Latin literatures.
Workshops led by writers-in-residence and professor-authors help you improve
your own writing and enhance your creativity.
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Cultural journalist
Editor
Careers in creative writing
These programs lead to careers in libraries, museums, cultural centres and public service.
MUSIC – MUSIC STUDIES
LETTRES FRANÇAISES ET ÉDUCATION
The School of Music at the University of Ottawa is the ideal place to nurture
your musical passion while gaining the training you need. With close ties to
renowned institutions like the National Arts Centre and the Ottawa Symphony
Orchestra, the school has many professors who are recognized internationally,
perform around the globe and have been published in leading journals. We are a
full-service school teaching performance, composition, music education, piano
pedagogy, theory and musicology.
The integrated Lettres françaises et Éducation program leads to two
undergraduate degrees, bringing together training in French and education.
Gain a solid foundation in the French language and its literatures while studying
concepts in education. Your experience in the classroom allows you to quickly
make connections between theory and practice.
• Elementary or secondary school teacher
• Academic adviser
LINGUISTICS
Where does language come from? How does language work? Advances in research
and new technologies are revolutionizing the way we answer these questions.
In our leading-edge equipment and research labs, you analyze spoken sounds,
track eye movement and brain activity during language processing and explore
language variation and other theoretical and empirical aspects of language.
Linguist
Audiologist
Speech pathologist
Language teacher
Computational linguist
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Performer
Music critic or journalist
Teacher (in a private studio or in a school)
Arts administrator
Musicologist
The Museum of Classical Antiquities, located
on campus, provides access to an extensive
collection that enriches the cultural and
intellectual environment of the University
community and the general public.
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MUSIC AND SCIENCE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Do you love music and science? Would you like to develop your musical abilities
to their full potential while doing advanced studies in the sciences? Now you
can do so, thanks to this bachelor’s program offered jointly by the University of
Ottawa’s faculties of Arts, Science and Engineering. Acquire in-depth knowledge
and pursue rigorous training in music and science in this program, the only one of
its kind in Canada!
Offered in collaboration with Algonquin College and La Cité, this program
provides a theoretical, analytical and practical education that prepares you
for a wide variety of functions and tasks, such as developing communication
plans, strategies and materials; organizing events; producing visual and online
materials; and managing crises. Public relations are an everyday part of politics,
business, NGOs and the entertainment industry.
Music
Musician, performer, teacher (in a private studio or in a school) and all the other
career opportunities related to a music degree.
Science
The science programs can lead to a career in biology, biochemistry, mathematics
and statistics, physics or Earth sciences, depending on which program you choose.
PHILOSOPHY
Since it deals mainly with issues that have no simple solutions, philosophy
emphasizes the exchange of ideas and debate, and thus cultivates an appetite for
deep and serious reflection. By reading and discussing the works of the world’s
great thinkers on topics like truth, justice, morality and existence, you sharpen
your ability to think clearly, critically and independently. The department’s
curriculum has a twin approach, historical and analytical, and covers political
and social philosophy, ethics and logic, as well as the philosophies of science, of
language and of mind.
These programs prepare students for careers where analytical and reasoning
skills are especially valued. Graduates of philosophy programs work, for example,
in international affairs, law and administration, in the private or public sector.
Philosophy programs can be usefully combined with a variety of other disciplines.
They provide an excellent preparation for law school and can also serve as
preparation for graduate studies and a career in research or teaching.
The School of Music at the University of Ottawa
is one of the country’s leading music schools.
Its programs provide students with the rigorous
training needed for an active, successful career.
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Press agent
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Our multidisciplinary religious studies programs allow you to look at all the
world’s religions throughout history to better understand the world in which we
live today. The programs combine history, sociology, psychology and anthropology.
The result is a rich mix of perspectives on an array of topics: world religions
(Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism), mysticism, Amerindian religions,
mythology of First Nations in Canada, religions in colonial America, ecology,
sexuality, contemporary spiritual movements, globalization and multiculturalism.
These programs lead to careers in international development, immigration,
diplomatic service, spiritual and ethical counselling, social work and
multiculturalism. They also prepare you for graduate studies, which can lead
to careers in education and research.
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Spoken in Russia and throughout the former Soviet Union, Russian ranks fourth
among the world’s most widely used languages. In this program, you will learn
about Russian civilization and language by studying its famed writers, such as
Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, its innovative cinema, theatre and ballet, and many
other aspects of Russian culture and art. Russia is becoming an even more vibrant
country, offering a myriad of exciting experiences. The major also includes an
immersion stay abroad in a Russian-speaking university.
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These programs lead to international careers in the following fields:
National security
Foreign affairs
Public service
Postsecondary education
Scientific research
Business
SECOND-LANGUAGE TEACHING
These multidisciplinary undergraduate programs are the only ones of their kind
in Canada. Courses cover the theories of language acquisition, as well as second
language learning and teaching, and explore the relationships between language,
culture and society. What’s more, upon graduation, if you want to work as a
second language teacher and you meet the admission requirements of the Faculty
of Education, a limited number of places are reserved for you in the Teacher
Education (BEd) program. Several graduate program options are also available.
The School of Translation and Interpretation and its teaching staff are internationally
recognized for excellence in both training and research. The professional training
programs include practical and theoretical seminars and courses in writing, editing,
terminology and computer-assisted translation. With a degree from the school, you
readily qualify for many well-paid positions in the high-demand language industry.
Students who already hold a university degree have the option of taking a two-year
accelerated honours with specialization program.
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English as a second language teacher
French as a second language teacher
Second-language monitor
Pedagogical material developer
Public policy analyst
Consultant
SPANISH
Spanish is spoken by over 400 million people around the globe and 21 countries
list it as an official language. Its reach and influence, and the increasing
importance of the Hispanic world, open an array of professional opportunities.
As a student in the Spanish program, you will learn the language and also study
culture, cinema, literature and linguistics. You will gain a broader perspective on
Latin America and Spain and will be able to complete part of your studies abroad
through an exchange.
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These programs lead to international careers in the following fields:
Foreign affairs
Tourism
Teaching
Translation and interpretation
THEATRE
Welcome to centre stage! From practice to theory, from performance to reception,
the Department of Theatre offers training in most aspects of theatrical production
and analysis and prepares you for a career of creative expression and intellectual
stimulation. We teach acting, directing, playwriting, arts administration,
dramaturgy, theatre history, production, technical theatre and design, and theory
and aesthetics. When it comes to practice, opportunities abound: the department
produces up to twenty-five original productions a season.
Translator
Editor
Terminologist
Language adviser
Bilingual or trilingual writer
Our programs take you on an exploration of the visual arts, with a special
emphasis on contemporary creation. Both programs include compulsory practical
and theoretical courses that encourage creation and reflection. The department
provides photography and media art labs as well as painting, drawing and
sculpture studios. Our location in the heart of Ottawa gives you access to a
wealth of artistic venues such as the National Gallery and the Ottawa Art Gallery.
In addition, you train under the guidance of nationally and internationally
recognized artists, curators, art historians and theorists. While maintaining its
focus on traditional disciplines (drawing, painting, sculpture and photography),
the department also helps you discover the use of new media and technologies
in the visual arts.
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Director
Artistic director
Theatre administrator
Stage manager
Theatre or drama teacher
Technician
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Art critic
Art teacher
Art administrator
Curator
WORLD CINEMAS
The Minor and Major in World Cinemas allow you to explore the trends that have
shaped cinema from its birth to the present day. They give you the knowledge you
need to better appreciate the world’s greatest cinematographic works. As globalization
transforms the world and as cultural products cross borders faster and faster, cinema is
a particularly effective tool for helping us learn more about ourselves and others, and
a catalyst for more productive interpersonal and cross-cultural dialogue.
These programs lead to careers in the fields of arts and culture, cinema production
and distribution, journalism and film criticism, teaching and research. They also
prepare you for graduate studies.
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APPLIED ETHICS
Ethical issues are taking on a greater importance in all areas of life. Think of the
questions being raised by medical advances that challenge our concept of life
and death, or the privacy issues resulting from the use of the Internet. This minor
provides you with the opportunity to reflect on fundamental issues in moral and
political philosophy and better understand ethical issues in health care, business,
law, communication, criminology, social work, public affairs and other areas.
• Political analysis
• Diplomatic service
• Public administration
CELTIC STUDIES
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a Minor in Celtic
Studies. This multidisciplinary program allows you to explore the modern Celtic
languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton), as well as the rich cultures of the
Celtic world. You will have the opportunity to study a range of themes from early
history to contemporary events, from the story of King Arthur to the Celtic peoples
of Western Europe and the Americas.
Graduates of the program can play important roles as ethics counsellors in the
fields of public administration, communications, health care or social services.
This program provides you with strong assets to stand out in the marketplace.
ASIAN STUDIES
Chinese has more than 1.3 billion speakers, the world’s largest language
community, while Japanese is the language of one of the world’s largest
economies. The Asian Studies program features topics in Asian culture, literature,
history, religion, philosophy, anthropology and politics. It is designed to give you
a comprehensive understanding of Asia’s role in the contemporary world and its
historical and cultural transformations.
This program allows you to take summer courses in China and Japan.
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Diplomatic service
Foreign affairs
Translation
Language teaching
International centres
Cultural and international affairs
CANADIAN STUDIES
Interested in studying cultural, social, political, economic and environmental issues
affecting this country from an interdisciplinary perspective? Then Ottawa is your
destination of choice. The Institute of Canadian and Aboriginal Studies was founded
to explore Canada’s complexity and promote a deeper understanding of our country.
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rocky grounds on which the Chateau Laurier
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In addition to expanding your general knowledge, this program leads you to
international careers in the following areas:
Museums
Libraries
Public service
International organizations
ÉCRITURE ET STYLE
Most jobs today require a superior command of the written language. The minor
in Écriture et style offered by the Département de français includes a full range of
courses in French grammar and composition. If you want to hone your written
communication skills in French, this minor is for you.
This degree will prepare you to excel in areas where written language is crucial:
teaching, communication, translation and interpretation, theatre, management,
psychology, sociology, political science and many more.
FRANCOPHONE STUDIES
In addition to expanding your general knowledge, this program leads to careers
in community development, politics, research and education.
These multidisciplinary programs, unique in Ontario, will enable you to learn
about different aspects of the francophonie (cultural, legal, linguistic, social,
educational, political) throughout the world in French from leading Canadian
researchers on the topic. Our programs are for students who want to explore
current realities and issues involving Francophone communities in Ontario,
Quebec, the rest of Canada and abroad.
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
The Minor in Latin American Studies allows you to explore the cultures, histories,
languages and societies of a region that has roughly 500 million people, as well
as close and growing ties to Canada. This multidisciplinary program offers you
a unique chance to broaden your horizons through the study of a changing,
heterogeneous universe. You will study Latin America from the perspective
of multiple disciplines, thanks to interdepartmental and interfaculty courses,
lectures, discussion groups and cultural activities.
These programs lead to careers in community organizations, government
and international organizations.
GEOMATICS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS
Geomatics is a rapidly expanding branch of geography, with concrete applications
in areas such as health care planning, epidemiology, criminology, defence and
security, disaster management, environmental and resource monitoring, and
urban planning. From producing more efficient transit schedules to mapping
disease outbreaks or assessing the seismic or health risks associated with our built
environments, geomatics plays an essential role.
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This program leads to careers in the fields of:
Urban and transportation planning
Business intelligence
Population health and planning
Hazard mitigation and disaster management
Location-based technologies
Tactical logistics
JEWISH CANADIAN STUDIES
In this multidisciplinary program, you study different aspects of the Jewish
experience in a Canadian context, including history, language, literature and the
arts. You examine the major Jewish communities in Canada’s cultural mosaic and
learn about the significant contribution of Jews to Canada’s growing diversity. You
can also study the Yiddish language and its culture, a core part of Jewish Canadian
heritage. These courses include both classroom study and enrichment activities
such as special events, guest speakers and field trips.
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These programs lead to careers in the fields of:
Public service
Cultural and international affairs
Diplomacy
Language teaching
Research
National and international organizations
RÉDACTION PROFESSIONNELLE ET ÉDITION
The rédaction professionnelle et édition program prepares students for careers
requiring a mastery of French writing and communication techniques. This
specialized training combines theoretical knowledge and practical experience
with methods used in many work settings. The minor provides specialized training
to assist students with writing and publishing responsibilities in their main field.
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Reviser
Information officer
The Department of Communication’s multimedia
laboratories and television, sound and radio
production studios provide students with
opportunities to get hands-on experience.
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Aiming to strike a healthy balance among three interrelated skillsets—academic,
social and personal—we offer you an unforgettable and well-rounded undergraduate
program, giving you the experience needed to take on the business world.
ACCOUNTING
This program allows undergraduate students to build a solid foundation in
financial and managerial accounting, auditing and taxation. Students not only
learn to produce accurate financial statements but also study more complex topics
in accounting. As part of their program, students are able to take all the courses
required to apply for Ontario’s Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation,
or to be flexible and take a more general accounting stream.
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This program provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the three human
resource management (HRM) functions most critical in organizations: personnel
management, labour relations and organizational behaviour. It focuses on both
practical and conceptual skills, to enable students to work in all areas of HRM, in
the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. HRM students can choose specific
courses to fulfill the academic requirements of the Certified Human Resources
Professional (CHRP) designation.
Accountant (CPA)
Auditor
Tax specialist
Controller
Director of finance
COMMERCE AND JURIS DOCTOR (JD)
Offered in French, this program combines the study of commerce and common
law, allowing those interested in management and future law professionals
to thoroughly understand the issues and analysis involved in these two
complimentary disciplines. Students complete the requirements of both programs
in six years, graduating with two separate degrees: a bachelor’s degree in
commerce and a juris doctor (JD) designation. Graduates can write provincial bar
exams and practice law anywhere in Canada (except in Quebec).
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This program helps students gain an understanding of the problems that arise in
international business and develop strategic decision-making skills to deal with
them. Compulsory courses explore the global business environment, its related
concepts and institutional framework, and the development and implementation
of policies and strategies by multinational corporations. Students must study at
least one term abroad.
• Entrepreneur
• Lawyer (private practice, government, non-governmental organization)
• Lobbyist
FINANCE
An environment that encourages exchanges among
all members of the school and promotes teamwork
and leadership.
Staffing officer
Labour relations adviser
Learning and development adviser
Occupational health and safety manager
Pay and benefits manager
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
This program is designed to equip students with the necessary tools for a career
in corporate finance or investment. It covers financial management theory and
practice, financial instruments issued by corporations and modern valuation
techniques in depth. Students can expand their financial knowledge by focusing on
derivative markets and specialized topics in corporate and international finance.
Portfolio or securities analyst
Financial adviser
Account manager
Investment banking analyst
Chief financial officer
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Trade commissioner
Import or export specialist
International sales manager
Business development director
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MANAGEMENT
This program provides students with solid management skills, balancing practical
and analytical concerns so they can improve their decision-making process.
It emphasizes creativity, innovation and the ability to generate project ideas,
evaluate them and bring them to fruition. Students learn about management
principles applicable to both large, established organizations and ownermanaged businesses. They also acquire the skills needed to become effective
leaders and decision-makers.
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This program teaches students how and why people and organizations purchase
and consume goods and services. Marketing is a system of organizational
activities designed to plan, develop, price, promote and distribute products and
services. The study of marketing concepts includes developing an understanding
of the environment in which buyers and sellers operate in an increasingly complex
and competitive world.
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Business analyst
Project manager
Management consultant
Program director
Chief executive officer
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ANALYTICS
This program allows students to develop core competencies and skillsets in
information systems. It exposes students to business systems and management
principles, providing them with sound knowledge of information technology (IT)
and its application to the business environment. It prepares students to become
information systems professionals with knowledge of best management practices
and recent developments in IT.
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Business systems manager
Software developer or tester
Information and process analyst
Network architect
Chief information officer
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Promotions and communications officer
Branding manager
Publicist or public relations manager
Director of sales
Networking events allow students to meet people
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ANTHROPOLOGY
ECONOMICS
Anthropology involves studying the diversity of human societies through comparative
analysis. Anthropologists develop tools that contribute to identifying and exploring
a variety of important social, cultural, political, economic, environmental and other
issues. Anthropology is unique among disciplines because of its methodological
approach, which involves in-depth qualitative fieldwork. Our specialized programs
in social and cultural anthropology enable students to better understand and
analyze cultural changes and intercultural relations in the context of globalization,
development, migration and new technologies.
Ever wonder why some countries are richer than others? Ever question why
income inequality has been growing? Ever wonder why Canadian politicians worry
when other countries may be going bankrupt? Economics can answer all these
questions. Economics examines how individuals and societies make choices in
a world where resources are limited. It focuses on the production, distribution
and consumption of goods and services. Two important themes are efficiency
(the absence of waste in the use of resources) and fairness. Since making choices
is central to all human activities, studying economics often helps explain why
people and governments behave in certain ways.
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Immigration, development or environmental officer
Non-governmental organization (NGO) officer
Social policy adviser
Community development officer
Consultant for international or domestic program development and evaluation
CONFLICT STUDIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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The international community has, for several decades, sought to prevent and end
conflict while helping to build sustainable peace. Where has it succeeded and
how, and why does it fail elsewhere? This honours bachelor explores the causes
and consequences of the many armed conflicts that persist around the world
and brings you to objectively reflect on issues such as human rights, war, peace,
international security and much more. If you’re interested in understanding the
fascinating complexity of conflict studies and human rights, this program is the
perfect fit for you!
ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC POLICY
Public policy decisions shape daily life and wellbeing. Many essential services,
such as health care and education, are provided by the public sector. Using
their regulatory powers, governments establish the framework for competition
between firms and protect the environment. In return for public services,
individuals and firms pay taxes. This interdisciplinary program, which draws
on the tools of economic analysis, gives students a better understanding of the
challenges linked to public-sector economics (federal, provincial, municipal).
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Development officer in peace-building initiatives
International development officer
Program or project officer
International policy analyst
Conflict resolution worker
CRIMINOLOGY
Criminology involves the scientific analysis of crime, the criminalization process
and social control. Criminology is also an applied discipline in which students
explore various forms of intervention to help resolve problems and conflicts. It
focuses on five broad phenomena: the nature and dynamics of behaviour that
contravenes social norms; the social construction of norms and of the notion
of crime; the criminalization of specific behaviours, individuals and groups
in social relations; the goals and workings of the criminal justice system; and
contemporary forms of intervention. Students who have a degree in criminology
work in a diversity of settings; adult correctional system; juvenile justice system;
health and social services; crime prevention programs; policing and security
related organizations; community organizations working with persons in conflict
with the law, victims and marginalized people; and governmental agencies
and departments.
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Probation, parole or correctional officer
Victim support worker
Penal policy designer and analyst
Practitioner with youth in conflict with the law or in need of protection
Security specialist
Frontline worker in community residential centres (youth and adults)
Restorative justice mediator
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Economist
Market analyst
Financial analyst
Industrial or economic development officer
Export and import adviser
Program officer
Commerce officer
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Program officer
Market analyst
Industrial or economic development officer
ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC POLICY
Environmental issues fill the headlines—climate change, the oilsands, species
loss, to name but a few. Is it possible to grow the economy and protect the
environment at the same time? Is our current economic path sustainable? The
Honours Bachelor in Environmental Economics and Public Policy provides students
with a multidisciplinary understanding of the environment, the economy and the
interaction between the two. The program includes a CO-OP option, and students
may also undertake a research internship in the public or non-profit sector in
fourth year. All students undertake original policy research in a capstone course in
either environmental or natural resource economics.
The program opens doors to careers in environment-economy policy development
and analysis in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBALIZATION
Are you interested in the environmental, economic and sociopolitical challenges
that humanity faces in the early 21st century? Are you drawn to issues such as
human rights, poverty reduction, climate change, humanitarian crises, social
and corporate responsibility, fragile states and the education and health of
“vulnerable” populations? Do you want to better understand how and why some
countries “develop” (and others do not) in a world of globalizing markets, new
technologies and ideas? Do you want to learn how humanity can find both fair
and lasting solutions to such problems? The Honours Bachelor in International
Development and Globalization combines theory and practice within a rigorous
academic program and provides students with field experience through work and
study terms in Canada and abroad.
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Community development officer
Cooperant (development aid worker)
Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with a superb view
of the Rideau Canal, a six-storey living wall, Wi-Fi and
plenty of workstations and rooms for meetings, our stateof-the-art building provides students with a high-quality
learning environment.
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT
The International Economics and Development program is built on a variety of
economics courses that provide insight into the way in which globalization affects
individuals, industry, the public sector and entire nations. The understanding it
provides of economic concepts is framed by an awareness of the factors that shape
economic growth and development, in both emerging and industrialized economies.
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Economic analyst
Commerce officer
International economic consultant
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND MODERN LANGUAGES
This multidisciplinary program introduces students to the study of international
issues, trans-border phenomena and intercultural relations of all kinds. It leads to
an in-depth understanding of the complex connections and interactions among
local, national, regional and global processes. It exposes students to a wide range
of disciplinary viewpoints—including economics, geography, history and world
religions—while providing a solid and rigorous foundation in political science.
In addition to studying in their second official language, students can choose to
study one of the following modern languages: Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian,
Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.
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The study of public administration seeks to advance our understanding of how
governments work and of their role in contemporary societies. It examines public
management principles from various perspectives (administration, financial
management, human resources, ethics, administrative reforms, governance,
etc.) and the processes involved in designing public policies (policy cycle, roles
of various stakeholders, ideologies, contextual factors, etc.). The program offers
a high-quality education to students seeking a career in the public or parapublic
sectors, as well as those who seek to work in the private or non-profit sector, or in
government relations.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Politics is omnipresent in our lives. Political science seeks to describe, analyze,
understand and assess the principles and power relations that govern social life. It
revolves as much around the structures and institutions that define these relations
and principles as around the ideas and practices that drive them. It studies
everything that influences political life and institutions (ideologies, groups, social
movements, etc.) on a local, regional, national and international scale.
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Political analyst
Government programs officer
Political commentator or columnist
Departmental officer
Survey poll analyst
Political adviser
Regional or international development officer
Lobbyist
PSYCHOLOGY (BA)
Psychology is the science that studies human behaviour and mental processes,
and it is one of the richest fields of scholarly and scientific research. The BA in
psychology deals with the fundamentals of psychology, with a particular focus
on how we learn, communicate and interact with one another, preparing you for
graduate studies in experimental psychology, clinical psychology, health sciences,
education or administration.
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In the social sciences bachelor’s program, students cover the fundamentals of all
the social sciences while studying three specific areas of their choice, including
at least two from the following: anthropology, criminology, economics, political
science, psychology, public administration, sociology, women’s studies. In
addition, the general bachelor‘s is an excellent springboard to studies in law
or education.
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SOCIAL WORK
This French-language program trains specialists who can provide casework
services to groups and individuals and who have a solid grasp of both the
theories and the social and political contexts surrounding social work. Through a
combination of classroom instruction and two practicum terms, students learn to
apply intervention techniques in the context of issues linked to poverty and social
inequality.
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Employment or rehabilitation counsellor
Child development specialist
Clinical psychologist
Research psychologist
Teacher
PSYCHOLOGY (BSc)
The BSc curriculum deals extensively with pure science fundamentals of
psychology, with a particular focus on the biological, chemical, physiological and
cognitive factors surrounding human and animal behaviour, preparing you for
graduate studies in experimental psychology, neuroscience or health sciences.
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Neuropsychologist
Researcher in neuroscience laboratory
Psychopharmacology researcher
Research psychologist
Research assistant
Public administration manager
Manager in a non-profit organization
Government program administrator
Consultant in business or government relations
Public relations officer
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Outreach worker
Community worker
Social policy analyst
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology involves the study of societies, specifically their institutions,
cultures and transformations. Sociologists seek to uncover the processes,
rules and norms that govern social relations. They seek to understand issues
such as the origins and consequences of social inequalities and collective
behaviours. In our programs, students have the opportunity to apply
theoretical approaches to real-world cases and learn how to use research
tools such as interviewing, discourse analysis, surveys and statistical
analysis. The connection between theory and research enables students to
understand a range of contemporary social issues, such as poverty, ethnic
relations, deviance, gender relations, international development, power
and technology.
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Research officer
Pollster
Social policy analyst
Community or international development officer
WOMEN’S STUDIES
The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies offers students exciting
interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs that explore women,
gender and feminisms. Our teaching and research deal with hot button issues
such as globalization, transnationalism, sexualities, colonialism and racism.
Courses blend scientific, theoretical and practical knowledge that contributes
toward intellectual development and collective efforts for social justice.
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Community or international development officer
Equity and human rights, women or minorities adviser
Feminist program coordinator
Gender equality specialist
Our students are immersed in an exciting and
fast-paced environment, putting them at the
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GERONTOLOGY
The Minor in Gerontology combines the study of aging with several disciplines in
social sciences, health sciences and arts. The program, which develops knowledge
and practical skills related to aging and the elderly, is designed for students and
professionals working with aging populations and for anyone interested in health,
social services, social policy and research on aging-related issues.
SOCIAL SCIENCES OF HEALTH
This multidisciplinary minor is for students who want to explore health-related
issues from the perspective of the six social sciences disciplines offered at the
University—criminology, economics, political studies, psychology, social work
and sociology. Each discipline contributes to enriching students’ understanding of
the complex social factors that affect health.
The Minor in Gerontology leads to careers in social work, community centres, drop-in
centres or government agencies.
This minor leads to careers in the fields of public administration, social and health
policies as well as community services.
GLOBAL STUDIES
The Minor in Global Studies allows students to focus part of their studies on
phenomena and processes related to globalization. As massive change sweeps the
planet, the ability to grasp the issues involved in globalization is central to fully
understanding our society.
This program leads to careers in international development, politics, diplomacy
and immigration.
UNITED STATES STUDIES
The Minor in United States Studies is an interdisciplinary exploration of American
values, society and culture. The program draws on literature, history, political science,
anthropology, sociology, economics, linguistics and philosophy to better understand
the different aspects, periods and themes of American life. Given the importance of
the United States in the world today, the Minor in United States Studies is a program
that appeals to students from a variety of backgrounds and interests.
The Minor in United States Studies can lead to careers in politics, diplomacy
and journalism.
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participate in internships, exchanges, field work and a
variety of other activities abroad. Our students do more
than just learn about the world—they travel it too!
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• Biomedical engineer
• Mechanical engineer
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Chemical engineering is at the crossroads of many disciplines and combines
knowledge of basic and applied sciences, economics, and health and safety.
Chemical engineering graduates use a series of operations to sustainably process
raw natural materials into finished products. They work in any number of
industries, and during their careers, they may face a variety of challenges, such
as optimizing processes and monitoring pollution, converting renewable energy,
processing foods and drugs, and manufacturing new materials.
Students of the School of Electrical
Engineering and Computer Science are
required to work in teams, to innovate and
develop practical, solution-driven thinking.
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BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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Learn how living organisms grow and develop and how we can use this
knowledge to design manufacturing processes, chemical products and life-saving
drugs. Did you know that proteins, yogurt and biodiesel are all biotechnology
products? So are insulin and the chickenpox vaccine, both of which have saved
or improved the lives of millions. The Biotechnology program covers the fields
of biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering science and engineering
design. Students in this program receive two degrees upon graduation: a BSc in
Biochemistry and a BASc in Chemical Engineering.
To be admitted to this program, applicants must submit their application to the
Faculty of Science.
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Process engineer
Biomedical engineer
Chemical engineer
Environmental engineer
Renewable energy engineer
Biochemist
Biotechnological engineer
Cell biologist
Patent-law specialist
Civil engineers design the infrastructure on which their communities depend,
such as buildings and their foundations, bridges, canals, dams, transportation
facilities, municipal sewer and water networks, and wastewater and solid waste
treatment systems. Civil engineering students at the University of Ottawa can
take advantage of world-class teaching laboratories, multimedia classrooms
and outstanding computer facilities. Students develop expertise in computer
applications, field and laboratory testing, and project management, and they are
well equipped to serve their communities upon graduation.
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Consulting engineer
Structural or construction engineer
Geotechnical engineer
Water-resources engineer
Municipal engineer
Research engineer
Contractor
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Building on a solid foundation of traditional engineering skills, this program covers
many different aspects of computer software and hardware design, and allows for
more specialized studies in microprocessor-based systems, computer architecture,
programming concepts, real-time operating systems, software engineering and
robotics. This program provides multiple paths to a variety of careers.
BIOMEDICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The Biomedical Mechanical Engineering program aims to graduate engineers
who have specialized in the biomedical engineering subfield of mechanical
engineering. This subfield includes the design of medical devices, such as
artificial hearts, implants and prostheses; the development and selection of
bio-compatible metallic and non-metallic materials for implants and medical
equipment; robotics for medical applications; biomechanics; and rehabilitation
engineering. The program structure parallels that of the regular mechanical
engineering program, replacing eight courses in the regular program with
courses that focus on biomedical subjects. The scope of this program is broad,
and this provides its graduates with a wide range of career choices not only in the
biomedical field, but also in conventional mechanical engineering.
Chemical engineer
Process engineer
Petrochemical engineer
Biotechnological engineer
Biomedical engineer
Patent law specialist
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Computer applications engineer
Embedded microsystems engineer
Wireless and network systems technical manager
Software developer
Systems engineer
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer science at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
combines the study of computation and information processing fundamentals
with their application in the world around us. Computer scientists build
fast, reliable, scalable and secure software systems to organize and analyze
information. The honours curriculum comprises advanced topics in databases,
artificial intelligence, computer graphics, security, distributed computing and
algorithm design, and it culminates in an honours project. This program teaches
graduates how to use their creative and innovative talents to conceive, design and
implement software systems. The Extended French Stream (EFS) is newly available
to all students in the Computer Science program. Our degrees are very flexible and
include options, minors and a major, which can be used to explore connections
between computer science and many other fields of study.
the quantum world, electrical engineering underlies the technologies that are
ubiquitous in our modern world, from power generation to the computer chip.
By teaching you the foundations of how nature works, and then how to innovate
with this knowledge, this integrated program will uniquely equip you to tackle
societal and technological problems facing us and future generations. In five years
you will earn two degrees, in physics and electrical engineering.
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Software technologies and systems developer in many diverse fields, including
entertainment, government and business.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
The Software Engineering program emphasizes innovation and teamwork and
includes a mandatory CO-OP experience to develop practical, solution-driven
thinking. During their fourth-year project, students in this program can form
teams and leverage their work experience to create real applications; some
students even start their own companies. They learn how to apply engineering
principles—including rapid prototyping, requirements analysis, system
modelling, design, implementation, testing and project management—to
develop software. Software engineers are key professionals in fields such as high
tech, finance, telecommunications, government, health care, transportation and
entertainment. The Extended French Stream (EFS) is newly available to students
who want to continue their French immersion studies during their degree.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Electrical engineering is at the heart of today’s exciting advances in technology
and plays an integral role in creating every new technology product, through
its development, design, manufacture, operation and management. As an
electrical engineer, you will work with other engineers or scientists on emerging
technologies. The curriculum includes courses in engineering science and design,
electronics, circuits, signal processing, electric machines and computers. It offers
five technical specializations: communications, systems engineering, electronics,
microwave and photonic engineering, and power and sustainable energy.
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Electronics and chip designer
Electromagnetics engineer
Communications engineer
Signal-processing engineer
Product engineer
Automation engineer
Avionics engineer
Biomedical engineer
Power systems and renewable energy engineer
Physicist
Electrical engineer
Industrial research and development scientist or engineer
Materials scientist
Avionics engineer
Biomedical researcher or engineer
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Systems architect
Computer security analyst
Quality assurance engineer
Video game designer
Mobile application developer
Systems analyst
User interface designer
Telecommunications engineer
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical engineers apply the fundamentals of science and math to create
practical, useful solutions for a wide range of mechanical, thermal and biomedical
systems and devices, from computer parts to power plants, from manufacturing
systems to spacecraft. This is a broad-based area of engineering, and graduates
find work in almost every industrial sector, including high tech, aerospace,
manufacturing, automotive, energy, biomedical and consulting.
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Automotive engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Robotics, automation or controls engineer
Energy systems engineer
Biomedical engineer
Consulting engineer
PHYSICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Discover the fundamental laws of nature, and then apply this knowledge in
the design of breakthrough technologies that will transform our society. While
physics probes big questions, from the origin of the universe to the workings of
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HEALTH SCIENCES
The Honours Bachelor in Health Sciences program enables students to study
health and its related components from an interdisciplinary perspective, which
allows them to discover innovative ways to examine, measure and unravel
complex health problems at all life stages, in Canada and around the world.
These future health professionals are challenged to understand biological,
environmental and social factors, both in isolation and as interactive health
determinants. Students build on a foundation in biomedical sciences to
integrate social and environmental health determinants in the study of health
communication, disability and illness issues, pharmacology and nutrition.
Significant training in health research methodologies is provided through courses
in statistics, quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, epidemiology
and health program development and evaluation. This program also includes
select opportunities to conduct research thesis projects. Upon completion,
students are well-prepared to undertake MSc programs in interdisciplinary health
sciences or epidemiology, or work in health promotion or biomedical research.
Graduates may choose to pursue careers in public or private health agencies, nongovernmental health organizations or community health programs. Graduates
may also go on to further studies in medicine, rehabilitation studies, dentistry or
pharmacy. Our interdisciplinary focus enhances the quality and maturity of future
clinicians and health professionals.
and rehabilitation sciences graduate programs or to teacher education, medicine
or chiropractic studies. Potential additional certifications: College of Kinesiologists
of Ontario, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (Certified Personal Trainer,
Certified Exercise Physiologist), Coaching Association of Canada (National Coaching
Certification Program).
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The Honours Bachelor with Specialization in Human Kinetics emphasizes
the social sciences and humanities aspects of physical activity, sports, leisure
and health. It provides the knowledge and skills required to play a leading role in
developing, promoting and implementing programs, policies and positive lifestyle
behaviours for different populations in a variety of settings. While the program
focuses on disciplines such as sociology, psychology, pedagogy/coaching, leisure
studies and administration, it provides an understanding of the basic biophysical
aspects of human movement.
This program offers a number of job opportunities in community recreation and
sport; socio-cultural studies in leisure and sport; sport and leisure management;
coaching in sport; teaching in schools and other settings; sport psychology;
and sport, physical activity and health consultancy. The degree can lead to
graduate studies in human kinetics and teacher education. Potential additional
certifications: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (Certified Personal Trainer),
Coaching Association of Canada (National Coaching Certification Program).
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Program promotion officer
Health and safety officer
Public health representative
Health promotion consultant
Project manager
HUMAN KINETICS
The Honours Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Human Kinetics
emphasizes the biophysical sciences of human kinetics, with a focus on
exercise, physical activity, sports and health. It provides the knowledge, skills
and techniques required to play a leading role in developing and implementing
evidence-based approaches that maintain and improve human movement,
and lead to numerous positive health outcomes for different populations in a
variety of settings. While the program focuses on disciplines such as anatomy,
biomechanics, exercise physiology and psychomotor behaviour, it also provides
an understanding of how the social sciences and humanities contribute to human
movement and performance. The degree can lead to admission to human kinetics
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Registered kinesiologist
Certified exercise physiologist
Rehabilitation team member
Physical activity counsellor
Fitness instructor
Certified personal trainer
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Sports marketing specialist
Physical educator
Health promotion officer
Recreational therapist
Sports industry service representative
Coach
Sport and physical activity policy analyst
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NURSING
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a four-year program. It is offered jointly with
two Ottawa-area colleges in both official languages. It seeks to prepare the next
generation of nurses to offer quality nursing care and to assume leadership roles
within the health care system. Its mandate is to prepare generalist nurses (a) who
can work in any place offering nursing care, (b) who have developed effective
communication skills, (c) who use their critical thinking and analytical skills at
work and (d) who are open to lifelong learning. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing
can be completed through the following paths: collaborative program with
Algonquin College, collaborative program with La Cité, second entry program,
bridging program for internationally educated nurses and bridging program for
registered practical nurses. French immersion is available. These programs also
lead to graduate studies (MSc, MSc—PHCNP, PhD) in nursing sciences at the
University of Ottawa.
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General hospitals
Psychiatric hospitals
Rehabilitation centres
Long-term care facilities and pediatric centres, as well as in home care
Community health care
Health and safety
Private clinics and international health
NUTRITION SCIENCES
This four-year program is unique in Ontario, as it is offered in French for bilingual
students and includes hands-on learning through placements. It provides a
stimulating learning environment with a team of dynamic professors actively
engaged in research. The program deals with the multiple challenges related to
food and nutrition that individuals and societies face today, such as malnutrition
here and around the world, the increased incidence of obesity, diabetes and high
blood pressure, aging populations, risk of food contamination and the complex
nature of food services management. Upon receiving their degrees, graduates are
eligible for the national accreditation exam.
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Dietitians work in many different places:
Hospitals
Community health centres
Long-term care centres
Private clinics
Governmental health promotion agencies
Sports centres
Agri-food companies and food services
REHABILITATION SCIENCES
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences offers you the opportunity to undertake
graduate studies. It offers four French professional programs: audiology, speech
language pathology, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. The mission of
these programs is to train health care professionals to meet the needs of Ontario’s
Francophone population and of other Francophone communities within Canada’s
bilingual and multicultural setting.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES – MINOR
This discipline can be added to your main discipline as a minor only.
Direct admission is not possible.
LEISURE STUDIES
The Minor in Leisure Studies focuses on individual, community, social and
environmental wellbeing. Potential areas of interest include leisure as a social
and cultural phenomenon, leisure behaviour, the delivery and management of
leisure services, the health benefits of leisure and the environmental impact
of leisure. In the process, you become prepared for a variety of management,
programming, planning and leadership positions in the recreation and leisure
services field. This program may only be taken as a second program as part of
an honours degree or a four-year general degree.
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BIOCHEMISTRY
Unravel the secrets of cells and organisms: DNA, RNA, proteins and other
macromolecules that are the biochemical keys to life on Earth. The Biochemistry
program will introduce you to the links between the structure and function of
biological macromolecules that make up cells and organisms. By understanding
how cells function at a molecular level, you will acquire the knowledge needed to
understand human disease, design new drugs and develop innovative industrial
processes. An option in microbiology and immunology is also available if you have
a particular interest in microbes and the role of the immune system in health
and disease.
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The Biomedical Science program presents you with many options. The first two
years provide a background in anatomy and psychology, in addition to biology,
biochemistry, chemistry and mathematics. Then, you can choose to combine
additional courses in biology and biochemistry with diverse optional courses in
the humanities or you can choose one of the following five options: Neuroscience,
Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Bio-analytical Science, Biostatistics and
Medicinal Chemistry. This program requires a higher admission average. There is
no direct entry to the Co-operative Education Program; however, you may apply
in second year. Graduates with an interdisciplinary foundation in science are well
positioned to pursue graduate studies in any fundamental or applied healthrelated area, or training in any medical or health profession.
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Clinical laboratory technologist
Diagnostic developer
Patent law officer
Food microbiologist
Health care administrator
Research scientist
Biomedical researcher
Forensic scientist
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(BIOTECHNOLOGY)
Learn how living organisms grow and develop and how we can use this
knowledge to create new manufacturing methods, chemical products or lifesaving drugs. Cheese, yogurt and beer are all biotechnology products. So are
insulin and the chickenpox vaccine, which have saved or improved the lives of
millions. The Biotechnology program covers biology, chemistry, mathematics and
other fundamental areas. This five-year program enables students to complete
two degrees, in chemical engineering and biochemistry.
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Biomedical and biotechnological researcher
Process engineer
Patent law officer
Chemical engineer
Biochemist
Researcher in the biofuel industry
Bioremediation engineer
Scientific administrator
Public health administration
Corporate sales manager
Pharmacological chemist
Health policy researcher and consultant
Toxicologist
Microbiology quality control technologist
Bioanalytical chemist
Health professional programs (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, etc.)
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
This interdisciplinary program combines basic studies in molecular biology,
biochemistry, pharmacology and organic chemistry. You also take new courses
designed especially for biopharmaceutical science. After second year, you must
choose between two options: Genomics and Medicinal Chemistry. Graduates
from both streams are well positioned to enter any area of the growing health
sector, from biomedical research and biopharmaceuticals development to drug
manufacturing and regulation.
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Educator (elementary, secondary, college, university)
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Pharmacological chemist
Bioinformatician
Toxicologist
BIOLOGY
Biology is the study of living organisms, from primitive single-cell organisms
that resemble the earliest life on Earth to complex organisms such as electric fish
and entire ecosystems. Our program begins with the building blocks of biology:
zoology, botany, ecology and genetics. Then, students can choose an option in
cellular and molecular biology, physiology or ecology/evolution/behaviour. You
will have opportunities to do experimental work in state-of-the-art laboratories
as well as fieldwork locally (e.g., Mer Bleue Bog) and globally (e.g., Tanzania or
the Canadian Arctic). You can get involved in research on campus or at an affiliated
government or hospital laboratory. Our program prepares students for medical
school, graduate studies and many scientific careers.
CAREER AND STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
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CHEMISTRY
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Chemistry is known as the “central science,” since it is an essential component
within a wide variety of other scientific disciplines, such as biochemistry, biology,
physics, astronomy and geology. Almost everything surrounding us is closely
linked to chemistry. The program explores advanced concepts that deal with
chemistry, both qualitatively and quantitatively, for reactions involving single
atoms to the most complex biomolecules. This knowledge can be applied to
nanotechnology, new and improved drugs and materials, and novel chemical
processes. Two options are available: Advanced Materials and EcoChemistry.
Mathematics and statistics are much more than the study of numbers and
formulae! They are highly creative fields of study that marry precision with intuition
and imagination with logic, to produce powerful problem-solving tools. Advances
in mathematics and statistics lie behind many discoveries that are now part of our
daily lives. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers honours, majors
and minors both in mathematics and in statistics, plus joint honours programs in
mathematics and economics and computer science and mathematics, as well as a
multidisciplinary program in financial mathematics and economics.
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Pharmaceutical chemist
Materials chemist
Instrument technician (such as mass spectrometrist)
Material and chemical reaction modeller
Environmental analytical chemist or consultant
Police and border services forensic chemist
Safety evaluator for food pesticides and additives
Patent lawyer
Researcher
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Do you love music and science? Would you like to develop your musical abilities
to their full potential while doing advanced studies in the sciences? Now you
can do so, thanks to this bachelor’s program offered jointly by the University of
Ottawa’s faculties of Arts, Science and Engineering. Acquire in-depth knowledge
and pursue rigorous training in music and science in this program, the only one of
its kind in Canada!
Environmental consultant
Environmental impact assessor
Member of environmental NGO
Environmental program development supervisor
Natural resources planner
Environmental policy analyst
Conservation biologist
Water-quality specialist
Researcher
Music
Musician, performer, teacher (in a private studio or in a school), and all the other
career opportunities related to a music degree.
Science
The science programs can lead to a career in biology, biochemistry, mathematics and
statistics, physics or Earth sciences, depending on which program you choose.
OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
The complexity of ophthalmic medicine has been growing steadily and with it
the demand for well-trained allied health specialists in this critical area of eye
care. Working with the latest technologies as part of the health care team at the
University of Ottawa Eye Institute, students receive an integrated education to
prepare them for challenging and rewarding careers. Graduates play a key role
in enhancing the ophthalmic health care of Canadians. The program begins with
two years of core sciences, followed by third- and fourth-year studies dealing
specifically with ophthalmology and visual science. The last two years of the
program are completed on site at the Eye Institute of the Ottawa Hospital.
GEOLOGY
Geologists study the Earth and its history, composition and evolution. You learn
about natural resources (water, metals, minerals, petroleum and gas), natural
hazards (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides) and natural
environments, among other topics. You also learn how to analyze Earth materials,
probe the Earth from its surface to its core, and model the processes that produced
and currently shape its oceans and continents. You acquire hands-on experience
through field trips.
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Computer programmer
Computer systems analyst
Cryptographer
Investment analyst
Logistics specialist
Mathematician
Quantitative financial analyst
Statistician
MUSIC AND SCIENCE
Our civilization has a serious impact on nature, one that is increasing with the
growth in the world’s population. The Environmental Science program studies this
impact, as well as potential solutions, from a scientific perspective. Our teaching
involves a mix of lectures, labs and field study. The program focuses, in particular,
on the way we use natural resources and the most pressing environmental
problems facing us. You must choose one of three specializations: Conservation and
Biodiversity, Global Change and Environmental Geochemistry and Ecotoxicology.
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Mineral deposit geologist
Resource assessor for government
Teacher
Researcher
Volcanologist
Seismologist
Mineralogist
Groundwater hydrogeologist
Oceanographer
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Clinical research
Pharmaceutical and medical industries
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U N D E R G R A D UAT E P R O G R A M S – P R O F E S S I O N A L
PHYSICS
Physics is the study of how the world around us works, from its most fundamental
level to aspects of daily life. That can mean trying to understand the physical
behaviour of subatomic particles, living cells, distant galaxies, the Earth’s climate, or
new technological materials. Physics attracts students who enjoy hands-on learning
and developing their building, designing, mathematical and computational skills
in order to understand the building blocks of the universe, nature and life itself.
Most students have the opportunity to do actual scientific research here during their
degree. The Department of Physics offers two exciting options with excellent career
prospects: Biological Physics and Photonics. Along with appropriate electives, these
also can be a gateway to medical school and ophthalmology.
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Materials science specialist or researcher
Telecommunications specialist or researcher
Aerospace specialist or researcher
Photonics specialist or researcher
Biophysicist
Geophysicist
Medical physicist
Meteorologist
Astrophysicist
Physics teacher
PHYSICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Discover the fundamental laws of nature, and then apply this knowledge in
the design of breakthrough technologies that will transform our society. While
physics probes big questions, from the origin of the universe to the workings of
the quantum world, electrical engineering underlies the technologies that are
ubiquitous in our modern world, from power generation to the computer chip.
By teaching you the foundations of how nature works, and then how to innovate
with this knowledge, this integrated program will uniquely equip you to tackle
societal and technological problems facing us and future generations. In five years
you will earn two degrees, in physics and electrical engineering.
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Industrial research and development scientist or engineer
Materials scientist
Avionics engineer
Biomedical researcher or engineer
FACULTY OF SCIENCE – MINORS
The following disciplines can be added to your main discipline as a minor only.
Direct admission is not possible.
BIOPHYSICS
The Minor in Biophysics gives students a valuable introduction to this growing
interdisciplinary field. While it is intended primarily for life science students,
it is also suitable for other non-physics students who have an interest in the
intersection of physics and biology. This program cannot be combined with any
honours or major in physics. Biological physics can be taken as an option within
the honours program in physics.
LIFE SCIENCES
The Minor in Life Sciences gives students who carefully choose their optional
courses the prerequisites to apply to schools of medicine, dentistry or pharmacy.
Students are strongly urged to carefully check the admission requirements of
schools they are considering. This minor cannot be combined with other life
sciences programs (Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science) as they already
cover the material of the minor and more fully prepare students thinking of
entering life science-based professions.
Through a microscope, students observe cultures of live
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them with digital cameras and biology teaching lab software.
FACULTY OF LAW
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Nowhere else will students find a wider selection of law courses.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
education.uOttawa.ca
A teacher candidate studies a reptile up close,
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FACULTY OF LAW – CIVIL LAW SECTION
The Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa offers a complete range of legal
training programs separated into two sections: the Common Law Section,
which leads to a JD, and the Civil Law Section, which leads to an LLL. Each
section has its own dean and faculty council. Civil law comprises the basic
rules of human activity, which are partially described in a civil code of laws.
Civil law applies in Quebec and in several non-Anglophone countries around
the world. Students who graduate from the LLL program are admissible to
Quebec’s École du Barreau or the Notarial Law Master’s Program.
MAIN PROGRAMS
• Civil Law in French
• Canadian Law Program (in French; students earn both a JD and an LLL)
• National Program (in French or English, for students already holding a
Canadian degree in civil or common law)
INTEGRATED PROGRAMS
• Licentiate in Law (LLL in French) and BSocSc in International Development
and Globalization, offered jointly with the Faculty of Social Sciences
• Licentiate in Law (LLL in French) and Master of Business Administration
(MBA), offered jointly with the Telfer School of Management
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Lobbyist or public affairs officer
Mediator or negotiator
Notary (in Quebec)
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Law professor/researcher
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Financial institutions
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International organizations
Non-profit organizations
MAIN AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT
Our students put their knowledge to the test
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Licentiate in Law (LLL in French)
• A Quebec collegiate (CEGEP) diploma, or a College of Applied Arts and Technology
(CAAT) two year diploma or 30 university credits
• An academic average of at least A- (80%)
Licentiate in Law (LLL in French) and BSocSc in International
Development and Globalization
• A Quebec collegiate (CEGEP) diploma, or a College of Applied Arts and Technology
(CAAT) two year diploma or 30 university credits
• An academic average of at least A- (80%)
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Licentiate in Law (LLL) – National Program
• JD or LLB from a Canadian law faculty
Licentiate in Law (LLL – Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Applicants to the joint LLL-MBA must meet the admission requirements
of both programs
• A bachelor’s degree with an average of B (70%) or higher in the final two years
of full-time study, or equivalent
For more information, please visit the Civil Law website.
FACULTY OF LAW – COMMON LAW SECTION
Common law refers to a legal system greatly influenced by judge-made law. It
is the system of law everywhere in Canada except Quebec, as well as in major
jurisdictions such as England, Australia and the United States. The Common Law
section offers one of the richest sets of course offerings in the world in a wide
variety of areas, including international law, social justice, law and technology,
environmental law, public law, health law, aboriginal law and dispute resolution.
Students can study common law in English, French or both.
Our curriculum prepares you for whatever you want to do with your law degree.
We educate constitutional lawyers for the Supreme Court, international lawyers
for the world over, business lawyers for Bay Street and general practitioners
for Main Street. Our objective is to provide a full service legal education,
complemented by areas of specialization that reflect our faculty strengths and our
location in the nation’s capital. Our programs concentrate on more than just the
letter of the law; we address the spirit of the law and the ideal of justice. In our
view, the program should respect and promote the multilingual, multicultural and
multiracial characteristics of those studying in it and Canadian society in general.
Our students are Canada’s future leaders.
MAIN PROGRAMS
There are three main avenues leading to the common law JD degree:
• English Common Law program
• French Common Law program
• National Program: Offered separately by both the Common Law and Civil Law
sections, the National Program allows students from one section to receive training
and accreditation in the other in a unique, eight-month program designed to
provide a complete bilingual and bijural education in Canada’s common and civil law
traditions. The National Program also accepts applicants with law degrees from other
Canadian universities.
INTEGRATED PROGRAMS
In addition to offering common law JD degrees through the French, English and
National programs, the Common Law Section offers the following integrated
programs, allowing students to earn multiple degrees in a reduced timeframe:
• Canadian Law Program, offered jointly with the Civil Law Section
• JD-BSocSc in Political Science, offered jointly with the Faculty of Social Sciences
(in French)
• JD-MA in International Affairs, offered jointly with Carleton University’s Norman
Paterson School of International Affairs
• Canadian-American Dual JD program with the American University Washington
College of Law or the Michigan State University College of Law
• JD-MBA, offered jointly with the Telfer School of Management
• JD-BCom, offered jointly with the Telfer School of Management (in French)
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Lawyer (barrister or solicitor)
Legal counsel for public or private sector
Lobbyist or public affairs officer
Mediator or negotiator
Notary (in Quebec)
Politician
Agent for sports or entertainment clients
Tax specialist
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Juris Doctor (English program)
• A minimum of three years of undergraduate studies
• A minimum average of A- (80%)
• Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
Juris Doctor (French program)
National Program – JD
• An LLL from a Canadian civil law school
JD-BSocSc in Political Science (in French)
• Must meet admission requirements of both disciplines
JD-BCom (in French)
• Must meet admission requirements of both disciplines
Canadian Law Program
For more information, please visit the Common Law website.
Professors are always available
to chat with our future lawyers.
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
EDUCATION
The Teacher Education program is an intensive two-year full-time program
beginning in September and concluding 20 months later in April. The Bachelor
of Education program affords you a unique opportunity to gain the theoretical
and practical skills needed to teach in elementary or secondary schools and
then be recommended for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers. These
skills include setting educational objectives, designing and evaluating curricula,
and planning creative and innovative lessons for 21st century classrooms. You
complete two placements in schools (practica), for a total of 80 to 90 days of
school-based teaching experience. You also participate in community service
learning placements that provide opportunities to extend your learning outside
the usual classroom setting (e.g., in museums, international venues or early
childhood education settings).
The Teacher Education program is divided into three divisions:
Primary/Junior (kindergarten to Grade 6), Junior/Intermediate (grades 4 to 10)
and Intermediate/Senior (grades 7 to 12). In all three divisions, you learn
necessary educational theory and explore relevant research that enhances your
capacity to prepare future citizens for the social, economic, and technological
demands of the 21st century knowledge economy.
SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING
Our undergraduate second language teaching programs are unique in Canada.
Multidisciplinary in nature, they explore how languages reflect the culture
and society in which they are spoken. Courses cover psychological theories of
language acquisition, as well as language learning and teaching. What’s more,
you can continue your studies in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program.
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FORMATION À L’ENSEIGNEMENT
The Faculty of Education also offers a Teacher Education program in French called
Formation à l’enseignement. For more information, please visit the faculty’s
website at education.uOttawa.ca.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• A three-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university
• Minimum average of 70% on applicant’s top 20 single-term undergraduate
courses (or the equivalent)
• Relevant experience
• Course requirements for the division or teaching subjects, as applicable:
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Applicants must have completed six one-term university courses
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Six courses to support the teaching subject
»» Intermediate/Senior (I/S) level:
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For more information, please visit the Faculty of Education website.
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (MD)
The University of Ottawa has the distinction of having the only medical school
in Canada offering its undergraduate medical education program in both
official languages. Its highly regarded curriculum focuses on developing the
key competencies necessary for our students to become leaders in health care
delivery. Students learn through patient contact in hospital, community, rural and
international settings. The program spans 147 weeks of instruction (72 of which
are devoted to clinical work) and leads to a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD).
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Health care administrator
• Limited enrolment: The program is now recruiting for its inaugural academic year
in 2016–2017
Prior to the June preceding registration, applicants must have completed a
minimum of three years of full-time undergraduate studies at a recognized
university in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree, including the
following prerequisites:
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TMM offers the largest number of advanced laboratories for an undergraduate
program in Canada. Students are taught by both basic scientists and
clinicians, providing them with the skillsets required to perform cutting-edge
biomedical research.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TMM
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MD
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The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Translational and Molecular Medicine
(TMM) is a unique collaborative effort between the Faculty of Medicine’s
researchers and its affiliated institutes. The program integrates theoretical and
practical courses with e-learning, offering students an enriching educational
environment and exposing them to innovative research throughout their studies.
• Two years of undergraduate science education or the equivalent (60 credits) with
a minimum CGPA of 8.0
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The Faculty of Medicine has approximately 300 basic and
clinical researchers spanning a wide range of areas, including
neuroscience, stem cell biology, and many more.
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MD/PHD PROGRAM
The MD/PhD program offers exceptional students the opportunity to pursue
two degrees over the course of seven years. Based on a single integrated
curriculum, it combines our existing undergraduate medical school
curriculum with approved doctoral graduate programs. The program begins
with entry into the MD Program for the first two years, then a transition to
PhD studies, followed by a return for the final two years of the MD Program.
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Health care policymaking
Pharma/biotechnology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MD/PHD
Applicants must meet the same eligibility criteria as for the MD Program,
along with one of the following graduate criteria:
• Hold an honours bachelor degree in science (BSc) with a minimum GPA
of A-, with a proven record of undergraduate research
• Hold a master’s degree in science (MSc) or
• Be currently enrolled in a master’s program
Applicants must have the necessary background requirements for their
chosen PhD program of study.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Learn, discover and work in an environment that is exciting, creative,
challenging and diverse. The hospital-based research institutes located in
Ottawa, together with professors in the basic science departments, offer a
vast and unique blend of research possibilities for students interested in a
career in the life sciences.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S
• Hold an honours bachelor of science (BSc) degree with a minimum
grade of B+
• Have a relevant science background for the program:
»» Biochemistry: biochemistry
»» Cellular and Molecular Medicine: biology, biochemistry, human kinetics,
pharmacology or physiology
»» Epidemiology: life sciences, health science, behavioural science, medicine
and other health-related disciplines
»» Microbiology and Immunology: microbiology, biology or biochemistry
»» Neuroscience: biology, biochemistry, human kinetics, pharmacology
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We offer graduate degrees in
Biochemistry
Cellular and molecular medicine
Epidemiology
Microbiology and immunology
Neuroscience
The Faculty of Medicine is nationally
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ADMISSIONS
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ADMISSIONS
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR
ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
REQUESTING HOUSING
Housing is guaranteed for one academic year if you indicate on your OUAC
form that you’re interested in housing and if you’re admitted by May 16,
2016.* This guarantee does not apply if you have already completed more
than five university courses, or the equivalent.
* Additional restrictions may apply.
1. SELECT YOUR PROGRAM
Select the faculty and discipline you wish to apply to.
3. SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION
2. FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online via the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) at
ouac.on.ca. Information about the admission process, deadlines, required
documents and prerequisites is available on the University of Ottawa website.
APPLYING FOR CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP)
Admission into CO-OP is possible in some programs during your first year if
you have an average of 80% or higher and if you checked off the CO-OP box
on your OUAC admission form. You may also apply for CO-OP at the beginning
of your second year. Please note that CO-OP work terms usually start the
summer after your second year of studies.
If you’re an Ontario secondary school or a CEGEP student, your official
transcripts and grades are automatically submitted to the University of
Ottawa through OUAC. If you’re a student at a Canadian college (other than
a Quebec CEGEP) or at a university or secondary school outside of Ontario,
you’re responsible for sending your official transcripts and other required
documents directly to the Admissions Office of the University of Ottawa.
Admissions
University of Ottawa
Tabaret Hall
75 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Canada
APPLYING FOR FRENCH IMMERSION
You can apply for French immersion if you previously studied French as a
second language. You must also pass the University of Ottawa’s Immersion
Admission Test or hold a Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF), level B1
or higher.
To apply for French immersion, answer “YES” for French immersion when
submitting your application through OUAC. French immersion is available
only in programs offered in English.
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4. RECEIVE YOUR OFFER(S) OF ADMISSION
Offers of admission are made beginning in December. Note that an offer will
not be made until we’ve received all required documentation.
ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS REQUIRING PRIOR POSTSECONDARY STUDIES
DISCIPLINES
PREREQUISITES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Translation (Faculty of Arts)
(two-year program)
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Ű Ű Entrance examination
Nursing (Faculty of Health Sciences)
(second-entry)
Ű Ű At least 60 credits of university-level studies, including at least six credits in human anatomy and physiology
(courses must cover all major body systems), six credits in social sciences, three credits in arts and
humanities, three credits in research methods and three credits in statistics*
Nursing (Faculty of Health Sciences and Algonquin CollegeWoodroffe Campus)
Ű Ű Academic Pathway for Movement (Bridging) from the Ontario
College Diploma in Practical Nursing to the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BScN)
Ű Ű Practical Nursing Program – Foreign-Trained Nurse (FTN)
Ű Ű Ontario college diploma in practical nursing and one year of work in a related field
Ű Ű Awarding of a prior learning assessment and recognition from Algonquin College (Woodroffe Campus)
Ű Ű Biology 4U (minimum 65% required), Chemistry 4U (minimum 65% required) and one of the following:
Functions 3M, Functions 3U or one Mathematics 4U course
* The anatomy, physiology and statistics courses must have been completed in the six years prior to admission to the program.
ADMISSION WITH ADVANCED STANDING
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
If you’re a student in an IB program, you’re eligible for admission if
you complete the program with a score of at least 28 and have the
prerequisites for the uOttawa program you’ve chosen. You can also
receive advanced standing for higher-level subjects you’ve passed
with a score of 5 or higher. Awarding of advanced standing is also
dependent upon the program to which you’re admitted.
If you’re applying for an English-language program and have not studied at
least three years full time in an institution where English is the only language
of instruction in a country where English is an official language, you must
submit your official score in one of the language tests below recognized by the
University. The English 4U course or an equivalent course is still mandatory.
Please note that even if you obtain the required score, there is no guarantee
of admission. In addition, we reserve the right to require you to complete
language courses if we feel that your knowledge of one of Canada’s two official
languages is not satisfactory. Test scores are valid for two years.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM (AP)
You can receive up to 30 credits (10 one-term courses) of advanced
standing for AP courses, provided you’ve obtained a minimum score
of 4 in each subject. Awarding of advanced standing is also dependent
upon the program to which you’re admitted.
CEGEP
You may receive up to 15 credits of advanced standing if you’ve
successfully completed 12 CEGEP courses. If you’ve completed more
than 12 CEGEP courses, you may be eligible to receive up to 30 credits of
advanced standing, which usually represents one year of study at the
university level. Awarding of advanced standing is dependent upon the
courses completed, the grades achieved and the program to which
you’re admitted.
OTHER ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
For information on our admission policies for college applicants,
university transfers, home-schooled applicants, mature applicants
and Canadian applicants studying abroad, please refer to our
Undergraduate Admissions website.
OVERALL SCORE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED SCORE
IN WRITTEN SECTION
TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language)
University of Ottawa Institution
Code 0993
toefl.org
Internet: 86
Computer: 237
Paper-based: 580
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4.5
4.5
University of Ottawa CanTEST
www.cantest.uOttawa.ca
Average, listening
and reading tests: 4.5
4.0
IELTS (International English Language
Testing System)
ielts.org
6.5
6.5
EPT (English Placement Test –
International English Language
(Testing System)
cambridgemichigan.org/melab
90
85
CAEL (Canadian Academic English
Language Assessment)
cael.ca
70
60
PTE (Pearson Test of English)
pearsonpte.com
60
60
TEST REQUIRED
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ADMISSIONS
ONTARIO
GENERAL PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED AVERAGE
Before submitting an application, be sure you meet or will meet all
admissions requirements:
Your admission average, which is also used to determine your eligibility for
admission scholarships, is based on your six best interim or final grades in 4U
or 4M courses, including the prerequisites for your chosen program.
• You have obtained or are in the process of obtaining your secondary
school diploma
• You are registered for at least six courses at the 4U or 4M level
• You are registered for all program requirements at the 4U level unless
otherwise specified (see tables on pages 50 to 55)
• You have the minimum average required and meet any language
requirements (please refer to page 49 for additional details on
language requirements)
Please note that the requirements listed in the tables from pages 50 to 55,
are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. The minimum
admission averages are based on 2015 admission requirements and are
provided as an example only; admission averages for 2016 have not yet been
determined. This means that meeting these minimum admission averages does
not guarantee admission. The averages are based on the program, the language
of instruction and the number of places available in the program. The University
of Ottawa reserves the right to change minimum admission averages without
prior notice.
SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DISCIPLINE
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
DISCIPLINE
All disciplines
If you have completed Advanced Functions 4U but have not completed
Calculus and Vectors 4U, you can take the replacement course at the
University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.
Health Sciences
Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in
biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.
Human Kinetics (BHK) –
Emphasis on social sciences
If you don’t have the mathematics prerequisite, you can take the
replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before
or during your first term.
It is strongly recommended, however, that you complete all prerequisites
before applying.
TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
DISCIPLINE
All disciplines
before applying.
Human Kinetics (BScHK)
– Emphasis on biophysical
sciences
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DISCIPLINE
All disciplines
before applying.
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It is strongly recommended, however, that you complete all
prerequisites before applying.
before applying.
All disciplines except:
Computer Science and
Mathematics, Financial
Mathematics and Economics,
Mathematics, Mathematics
and Economics, Statistics
See uOttawa.ca/admission for more details on how to find the list
of recommended high school science courses. Select Admission
requirements, and scroll down to Prerequisites.
DISCIPLINE
Mathematics and Economics
Economics, Economics
and Political Science,
Economics and Public Policy,
Environmental Economics and
Public Policy, International
Economics and Development,
Psychology (BSc)
Calculus and Vectors 4U is strongly recommended.
COURSE PREREQUISITES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
FACULTY OF ARTS
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Aboriginal Studies
English 4U or Français 4U
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
75%–79%
ADMISSION AVERAGE
Arabic Language and Culture
75%–79%
Arts
75%–79%
Communication
75%–79%
Communication et lettres françaises
(Program offered in French only)
73%–77%
Communication and Political Science (BA)
75%–79%
Communication and Sociology (BA)
75%–79%
Digital Journalism
(Joint program with Algonquin College)
83%–89%
English
(Program offered in English only)
75%–79%
English as a Second Language
(For non-anglophones only)
Français 4U
73%–77%
Environmental Studies
(Bilingual program)
75%–79%
French as a Second Language
English 4U
French Studies
English 4U
Geography
75%–79%
German Language and Culture
75%–79%
75%–79%
History
75%–79%
History and Political Science (BA)
75%–79%
75%–79%
Italian Language and Culture
75%–79%
Lettres françaises
73%–77%
Lettres françaises (B.A.) et éducation (B.Éd.)
73%–77%
Linguistics
75%–79%
75%–79%
Music (BA)
Music (BMus)
Audition
75%–79%
Music (BMus) and Science (BSc)
Prerequisites for chosen major in science
Audition
80%–84%
Philosophy
75%–79%
Philosophy and Political Science (BA)
75%–79%
Psychology and Linguistics (BA)
75%–79%
Public Relations
83%–89%
Religious Studies
75%–79%
Russian Language and Culture
Second Language Teaching (ESL or FLS)
Spanish
Theatre
Translation
Entrance examination
75%–79%
Visual Arts (BA and BFA)
Portfolio
75%–79%
World Cinemas
75%–79%
French-language examination
75%–79%
75%–79%
75%–79%
75%–79%
75%–79%
75%–79%
75%–79%
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ADMISSIONS
ONTARIO
FOR A LIST OF SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, SEE PAGE 50
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
ADMISSION AVERAGE
Advanced Functions 4U
Biology 4U
Calculus and Vectors 4U
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
A combined minimum average of 70% is
required for all prerequisite science and
mathematics courses.
85%–89%
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology
Biology 4U
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
85%–89%
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
84%–88%
Chemical Engineering and Computing Technology
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
84%–88%
Civil Engineering
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
82%–86%
Civil Engineering and Computing Technology
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
82%–86%
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
78%–82%
Computer Science
A combined minimum average of 70% is 78%–82%
required for all prerequisite mathematics
courses.
Computer Science and Mathematics (BSc)
courses.
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
78%–82%
Electrical Engineering and Computing Technology
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
78%–82%
84%–88%
Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
84%–88%
Software Engineering
(Offered with the CO-OP option only)
Physics 4U
78%–82%
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DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
ADMISSION AVERAGE
Accounting
80%–84%
Finance
80%–84%
Human Resource Management
80%–84%
International Management
80%–84%
Management
80%–84%
Management Information Systems and Analytics
80%–84%
Marketing
80%–84%
Commerce (BCom) and Juris Doctor (JD)
85%
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
PREREQUISITES
ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
Biochemistry
Two of the following: Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U,
Earth and Space Science 4U
80%–84%
Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology)
84%–88%
Biology
80%–84%
Biomedical Science
84%–88%
80%–84%
Chemistry
80%–84%
Financial Mathematics and Economics (BSc)
courses.
80%–84%
courses.
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ADMISSIONS
ONTARIO
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
ADMISSION AVERAGE
Geology
80%–84%
Geology–Physics
80%–84%
Mathematics
courses.
Mathematics and Economics (BSc)
courses.
Competitive admission
Physics
80%–84%
Chemistry 4U
Physics 4U
84%–88%
Physics–Mathematics
80%–84%
Statistics
PREREQUISITES
ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
courses.
Health Sciences
Biology 4U
Two of the following: Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus and
Vectors 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U
83%–87%
Human Kinetics (BHK) – Emphasis on social sciences
One Mathematics 4U course
Physics 3U
80%–84%
Human Kinetics (BScHK) – Emphasis on biophysical sciences
Biology 4U
One of the following: Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U, Physics 3U
81%–85%
Nursing
Biology 4U
Chemistry 4U
One of the following: Functions 3M or Functions 3U or one
Mathematics 4U course
A minimum average of 65% is required
in both the chemistry and the biology
prerequisite courses.
Nutrition Science
(Program offered in French to bilingual students)
Biology 4U
Chemistry 4U
One Mathematics 4U course
A minimum average of 65% is required in 81%–85%
the chemistry prerequisite course.
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uOttawa.ca/ admission
A language proficiency test (a minimum
score of 60% is required in French and
in English)
Ottawa: 86%–90%
Woodroffe: 84%–88%
Pembroke: 77%–81%
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
ADMISSION AVERAGE
Anthropology
75%–79%
Anthropology and Sociology
75%–79%
Communication and Political Science (BSocSc)
75%–79%
Communication and Sociology (BSocSc)
75%–79%
75%–79%
Criminology
75%–79%
Criminology and Women’s Studies
75%–79%
Economics
75%–79%
Economics and Political Science
75%–79%
75%–79%
75%–79%
History and Political Science (BSocSc)
75%–79%
75%–79%
75%–79%
76%–80%
Mathematics and Economics (BSocSc)
courses.
Philosophy and Political Science (BSocSc)
75%–79%
Political Science
75%–79%
Political Science (BSocSc) and Juris Doctor (JD)
85%
Psychology (BA)
75%–79%
Psychology (BSc)
75%–79%
75%–79%
Public Administration and Political Science
75%–79%
Social Sciences
75%–79%
Social Work
Sociology
75%–79%
Women’s Studies
75%–79%
Women’s Studies and Political Science
75%–79%
Women’s Studies and Sociology
75%–79%
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ADMISSIONS
OTHER PROVINCES
This table shows the high school courses for all provinces and territories that correspond to the admission requirements for Ontario students (pages 50 to 55).
For specific provincial requirements, visit uOttawa.ca/admission.
ONTARIO
BRITISH COLUMBIA / YUKON
ALBERTA / NWT / NUNAVUT
SASKATCHEWAN
General requirements
Secondary School Diploma with four Grade 12
courses, including program-specific requirements
(provincial exams are recommended but not
required).
Secondary School Diploma with five 30-level
to 39-level courses, including program
specific prerequisites. Prerequisites must be
30-level courses.
Secondary School Diploma with five
30-level to 39-level courses, including
program-specific prerequisites.
Prerequisites must be 30-level courses.
40-level courses, including program
specific prerequisites. Prerequisites must
be 40S courses.
English 4U
English 12
English 30
English A30 or B30
English 40S
Français 4U
Français 12
Français 30
Français A30 or B30
Français 40S
Both Advanced Functions
4U and Calculus and
Vectors 4U
Calculus 12*
Mathematics 30-1*
Calculus 30*
Calculus 40S*
or a 4U Mathematics
Mathematics 12
Mathematics 30-1
or Mathematics 30-2
Mathematics 30
Mathematics 40S
Functions 3M or 3U
Mathematics 11
Mathematics 20
Mathematics 20
Mathematics 30S
Biology 4U
Biology 12
Biology 30
Biology 30
Biology 40S
Chemistry 4U
Chemistry 12
Chemistry 30
Chemistry 30
Chemistry 40S
Physics 4U
Physics 12
Physics 30
Physics 30
Physics 40S
Physics 3U
Physics 11
Physics 20
Physics 20
Physics 30S
*If no calculus course is available, we recommend students take the most advanced mathematics course offered.
A student without sufficient calculus knowledge may still be admitted but will be required to take a make-up course in calculus.
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MANITOBA
U N I V E R S I T Y O F OT TAWA 2 0 16
NEW BRUNSWICK
NOVA SCOTIA
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Grade 12 courses, including
Grade 12 courses, including
Grade 12 courses (611 or 621), including
Secondary School Diploma with
nine 3000-level credits, including
English 122
English 12
English 611 or 621
3000-level English
Français 10411
Français 12
Français 611 or 621
3000-level Français
Pre-Calculus B120
or
Calculus 120*
Calculus 12*
Calculus 621*
Calculus*
Pre-Calculus A120
Mathematics 12
Mathematics 12
3000-level Mathematics
Pre-Calculus 110
Mathematics 11
Mathematics 11
2000-level Mathematics
Biology 122
Biology 12
Biology 621
Biology 3201
Chemistry 122
Chemistry 12
Chemistry 621
Chemistry 3202
Physics 122
Physics 12
Physics 621
Physics 3204
Grade 11 Physics
Physics 11
Physics 521
2000-level Physics
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ADMISSIONS
QUEBEC – CEGEP
• You have a minimum of 12 successfully completed CEGEP courses, excluding
Physical Education and make-up courses
• You meet or will meet any program requirements (see tables on pages 58 to 62)
• You will have the minimum average required
• You meet any language requirements (please refer to page 49 for additional
details on the language requirements)
REQUIRED AVERAGE
Your admission average, which is also used to determine your eligibility
for admission scholarships, is based on all your completed CEGEP courses,
including failed courses, but excluding Physical Education and make-up
courses. Please note that all CEGEP courses failed with a final grade lower than
50% are rounded up to 50% for the calculation of your admission average. We
do not take the ‘’R’’ rating into consideration. Information on recognition of
advanced standing is available on page 45.
If you have successfully completed between 12 and 16 CEGEP courses (excluding
Physical Education and make-up courses), the University may require a higher
admission average.
Please note that the requirements listed in the tables on pages 58 to 62, are
minimum requirements only and are subject to change. The minimum admission
averages are based on 2015 admission requirements and are provided as an
example only; admission averages for 2016 have not yet been determined. This
means that meeting these minimum admission averages does not guarantee
admission. The averages are based on the program, the language of instruction
and the number of places available in the program. The University of Ottawa
reserves the right to change minimum admission averages without prior notice.
DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE
All disciplines
All disciplines
before applying.
DISCIPLINE
Health Sciences
Human Kinetics (BHK) –
Emphasis on social sciences
before applying.
Commerce and Juris Doctor
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DISCIPLINE
All disciplines
before applying.
Human Kinetics (BScHK) –
Emphasis on biophysical
sciences
before applying.
FACULTY OF LAW
DISCIPLINE
Civil Law
This program is offered in French only. You must have a Diploma of
Collegial Studies (DCS) with a minimum average of 80% or a minimum of
one year of university studies (30 credits) with a minimum average of A-.
See page 41 for additional admission requirements.
before applying.
All disciplines except
Computer Science and
Mathematics, Financial
Mathematics and Economics,
Mathematics, Mathematics
and Economics, and Statistics
See uOttawa.ca/admission for more details on how to find the list of
recommended CEGEP science courses. Select Admission requirements,
and scroll down to Prerequisites.
DISCIPLINE
before applying.
Political Science and
Juris Doctor
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Applicants admitted to this program can be admitted into first year only,
as advanced standing is not granted for this program.
Applicants admitted to this program can be admitted into first year only
as advanced standing is not granted for this program.
FACULTY OF ARTS
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Aboriginal Studies
Arts
Communication
Digital Journalism
English
(For non-anglophones only)
(Bilingual program)
(For non-francophones only)
French Studies
Geography
History
Lettres françaises
Linguistics
Music (BA)
Music (BMus)
English (603) or Français (601)
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
70%–74%
66%–70%
70%–74%
70%–74%
73 %–77%
65%–69%
Français (601)
63%–67%
65%–69%
English (603)
65%–69%
Philosophy
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Spanish
Theatre
Translation
World Cinemas
English (603)
ADMISSION AVERAGE
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
63%–67%
63%–67%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%-69%
65%–69%
Audition
Audition
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
73%–77%
Portfolio
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
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ADMISSIONS
QUEBEC – CEGEP
ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Biology (101) General Biology
Chemistry (202) General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
Physics (203) Mechanics or Electricity and Magnetism
Mathematics (201) Calculus I
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and
Computing Technology
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering and Computing
Technology
DISCIPLINE
Accounting
Finance
Management
Marketing
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PREREQUISITES
78%–82%
78%–82%
78%–82%
78%–82%
76%–80%
76%–80%
70%–74%
A minimum average of 70% is required
in the prerequisite mathematics course.
A minimum average of 70% is required in
the prerequisite mathematics course.
70%–74%
70%–74%
78%–82%
78%–82%
70%–74%
70%–74%
70%–74%
ADMISSION AVERAGE
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
85%
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Biochemistry
Two of the following: Biology (101) General Biology, Chemistry (202) General Chemistry or Organic
Chemistry, Physics (203) Mechanics or Electricity and Magnetism, Mathematics (201) Algebra I
Mathematics (201) Calculus l
A combined minimum average of 70% 65%–69%
is required for all prerequisite science
and mathematics courses.
Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering
(Biotechnology)
Biology
Biomedical Science
Chemistry
Geology
Geology–Physics
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
An average of 70% is required in the
70%-74%
prerequisite mathematics course.
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
A combined minimum average of 70% Competitive admission
65%–69%
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Health Sciences
Two of the following: Chemistry (202) General Chemistry
or Organic Chemistry, Physics (203) Mechanics or
Electricity and Magnetism, Mathematics (201) Calculus I,
Mathematics (201) Algebra I
Chemistry, Physics (203) Mechanics or Electricity and Magnetism, Secondary V level Physics
Human Kinetics (BHK) – Emphasis on social
sciences
ADMISSION AVERAGE
76%–80%
72%–76%
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ADMISSIONS
QUEBEC – CEGEP
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Human Kinetics (BScHK) – Emphasis on
biophysical sciences
One of the following: Chemistry (202) General Chemistry or Organic
Chemistry, Physics (203) Mechanics or Electricity
and Magnetism, Secondary V level Physics
Secondary V level Mathematics
Nursing
Nutrition Science
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics
Political Science
Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BSc)
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Women’s Studies
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73%–77%
A minimum grade of 65% is required
in both the chemistry and the biology
prerequisite courses.
Ottawa: 81%–85%
Woodroffe: 79%–83%
Pembroke: 74%–78%
A minimum result of 65% is required
in chemistry.
76%–80%
Language proficiency test (a minimum
in English).
65%–69%
65%–69%
70%–74%
70%–74%
65%–69%
70%–74%
70%–74%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
A minimum average of 70% is required 65%–69%
in the prerequisite mathematics
course.
65%–69%
65%–69%
85%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
65%–69%
QUEBEC – SECONDARY V
REQUIRED AVERAGE
Your admission average, which is also used to determine your eligibility for
admission scholarships, is based on your five best Secondary V courses, including
the prerequisites for your chosen program. A minimum average of 84% is required
for most programs at the University of Ottawa, but does not guarantee admission.
• You have obtained or are in the process of obtaining your secondary
school diploma
• You are registered for at least five Secondary V courses
• You are registered for all program requirements unless otherwise specified
(see tables on pages 63 to 67)
• You will have the minimum average required
• You meet any language requirements (please refer to page 49 for additional
details on the language requirements)
Please note that the requirements listed in the tables on pages 63 to 67, are
minimum requirements only and are subject to change. The minimum admission
averages are based on 2015 admission requirements and are provided as an
example only; admission averages for 2016 have not yet been determined. This
means that meeting these minimum admission averages does not guarantee
admission. The averages are based on the program, the language of instruction
and the number of places available in the program. The University of Ottawa
reserves the right to change the minimum admission averages without prior notice.
DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE
All disciplines
You will be required to do a make-up course in functions and/or calculus
and vectors at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or
during your first term.
All disciplines
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE
Health Sciences
All disciplines
Human Kinetics (BScHK)
– Emphasis on biophysical
sciences
DISCIPLINE
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ADMISSIONS
FACULTY OF ARTS
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Aboriginal Studies
Arts
Communication
Digital Journalism
English
(For francophones only)
(Bilingual program)
French Studies
Geography
History
Lettres françaises
Linguistics
Music (BA)
Music (BMus)
English or Français
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
Français
84%
84%
84%
Philosophy
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Spanish
Theatre
Translation
World Cinemas
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ADMISSION AVERAGE
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
Audition
Audition
84%
84%
84%
84%
Portfolio
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Technical and Scientific Option or Science Option (Secondary V)
Science and Technology (with or without option) (Secondary IV)
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Physics 504
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology
PREREQUISITES
Accounting
Management
Marketing
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
A minimum average of 84% is required in 84%
A combined minimum average of 84% is 84%
mathematics courses
84%
84%
84%
84%
ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
Finance
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
85%
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ADMISSIONS
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Biochemistry
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology)
Biology
Biomedical Science
Chemistry
Geology
Geology–Physics
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
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84%
84%
84%
87%
84%
84%
84%
A combined minimum average of 84% is Competitive admission
84%
87%
84%
the prerequisite course in mathematics.
ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
PREREQUISITES
Health Sciences
Two of the following: Chemistry 504, Physics 504, Technical and Scientific
Option or Science Option (Secondary V)
Two of the following: Science and Technology (with or without option)
(Secondary IV), Chemistry 504, Physics 504
One of the following: Chemistry 504, Physics 504
Chemistry 504
Language proficiency test (a minimum
in English)
Chemistry 504
Human Kinetics (BHK) – Emphasis on social sciences
Human Kinetics (BScHK) – Emphasis on biophysical sciences
Nursing
Nutrition Science
PREREQUISITES
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics
Political Science
Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BSc)
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Women’s Studies
84%
84%
Ottawa: 86%
Woodroffe: 84%
Pembroke: 84%
84%
ADMISSION AVERAGE
DISCIPLINE
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
85%
Chemistry 504
Physics 504
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
84%
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STUDENT LIFE
A CAMPUS LIFESTYLE
THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS
The Rideau Canal, which runs adjacent to the main
campus, is used for loads of activities all year round.
No matter what you’re into, the University of Ottawa can help you make the most of the time you spend on campus. We work to make your life
more pleasant and to create a home with plenty of opportunities to develop your talents, whether through sports, social or cultural activities.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Join a club (or start one!), student association or sport team, or take part
in one of our many other activities to make your stay with us a positive and
memorable experience.
At the University of Ottawa, everybody is a Gee-Gee. It’s not just about sheer
athletic talent—it has to do with showing spirit, both on and off the field. Join a
team, cheer at our games, go for a swim or get active in one of our fitness classes.
All students enjoy free access to sports facilities!
See page 73 for the Student Federation and Community Life Service websites,
where you will find a list of clubs and activities.
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See page 73 for Sports Services website.
ORIGIN OF THE GEE-GEES NAME
Varsity teams are often referred to by their team colours. The University of
Ottawa’s traditional colours have long been garnet and grey—or G-G. And
since a Gee-Gee is also the lead horse in a race, we adopted a horse adorned by
two G’s as the official logo, to represent speed, determination and spirit—the
benchmark qualities of our teams.
COMPETITIVE CLUBS
Badminton (M/W)
Baseball (M)
Cheerleading (M/W)
Dance (M/W)
Equestrian (M/W)
Fastball (W)
Fencing (M/W)
Golf (M/W)
Ringette (W)
Rowing (M/W)
Rugby (M)
Soccer (M)
Flag football (CO-ED/M)
Hockey (CO-ED/M/W)
Indoor soccer (CO-ED/M/W)
Outdoor soccer (CO-ED/M/W)
Ultimate (CO-ED)
Volleyball (CO-ED)
Hockey (M/W)
Rugby (W)
Soccer (W)
Swimming (M/W)
Track (M/W)
Volleyball (W)
Synchronized swimming (W)
Ultimate (M/W)
Volleyball (M)
Water polo (M/W)
INTRAMURAL TEAMS
Basketball (CO-ED/W)
Ball hockey (CO-ED/M)
Dodgeball (CO-ED)
VARSITY TEAMS
Basketball (M/W)
Cross-country (M/W)
Football (M)
Students cheering for their favourite team: our Gee-Gees!
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HOUSING
A CAMPUS LIFESTYLE
RESIDENCE STYLES FOR ALL TASTES!
Residence life has many advantages—you can make friends and develop life skills, get involved in activities and have access to programs and resources
such as community advisors, in-house counsellors, study groups and workshops. In addition, you have access to reception and protection services,
every day, 24 hours a day.
Living in residence means living in a secure environment, minutes away from the places where you learn, work and play! For more on how to reach the
Housing Service see page 73.
GUARANTEED HOUSING*
You are guaranteed a place in residence for the 2016–2017 academic year if you are admitted by May 16, 2016 (except for students who have completed
five university courses) and you have indicated that you wish to apply for a place in residence on your Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) form.
See page 48 for details.
* Restrictions may apply.
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RESIDENCE FEATURES
Residence fees – cost per person *
Contract renewal on annual basis
Summer sublet allowed
Contract specifications
Contract length (months)
Within 15 mins. walking distance of main campus
On the main campus
Location
Designated “Living Learning Community”
First-year students and higher
Clientele
First-year students
Controlled access and video surveillance
Live-in monitoring staff
Reception desk 24/7
Service phone in common lounges
Support
Basic cable TV in common lounges
Cable TV in room (television set provided)
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Double bed
Furnished
Mandatory meal plan (5 day, see costs on page 72)
Community kitchen
In-unit complete kitchen
In-unit kitchenette
Shared with floormates
Conveniences
• •
•
• • •
•
• •
• • •
•
8
$5,267 to
$6,347
Marchand
• •
•
• • •
•
• • • • • •
•
8
$5,267 to
$6,347
Stanton
• •
•
• • •
•
• • • • • •
•
8
$5,267 to
$6,347
8
$5,267 to
$6,347
8
$7,507
8
$6,627
8
$7,291
8
$5,947 to
$8,391
Thompson
Suite or
Studio
Meals
LeBlanc
Traditional
Traditional+
Bathroom
Semi-private
Residence
Double-occupancy
Style
Single-occupancy
Room
Henderson
290 Rideau
90 University
Friel
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•
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•
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•
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Brooks
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12
Hyman Soloway
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12
Apartment
• •
$9,027 to
$10,398
• •
$10,142
to
$10,873
* Rates for the 2015–2016 academic year.
Traditional style
Traditional+ style
Suite and studio style
Apartment style
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FOOD SERVICES
A CAMPUS LIFESTYLE
WHERE TO EAT ON CAMPUS
The University of Ottawa offers a choice of convenient meal plans, which can be used at any one of 27 destinations on campus on presentation of your
uOttawa card. This variety of food options really adds to the experience of feeling “at home.” As well, food trucks situated throughout the campus offer
unique and specialized meals.
Satellite, service and restaurant locations on campus:
1848
Bento Sushi
Café Nostalgica
Food court
Pivik
Première Moisson
The Draft Pub
Second Cup
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Cafés: Alt, Écolo, Lees, Café Plus, Esculape, L’Alibi, Le Snack, Le Petit Café and Rez Café
NEW DINING HALL
In addition, a brand new dining hall with a lounge, a game room and shared tables, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your convenience.
Whether you just want a coffee, to share a meal with friends or to get some work done while eating a quick snack, the possibilities are endless.
What makes this dining hall special is its product quality and variety—fresh items and trendy menus of all varieties are available. There are many
options for you to enjoy the dining hall:
DINING HALL ACCESS OPTIONS
Entry
Cost
Single entry (breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night)
From $6.95 to $11.95
Unlimited entries (5* or 7 days)
From $3,500 to $4,300
Entries in blocks (25, 50 or 75 entries)
From $275 to $675
* First-year students living in Stanton, Thompson, Marchand, LeBlanc and 90 University residences must purchase a five-day meal plan.
For more information about services and meal plans, visit the Food Services website (see page 73).
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USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES
ADMISSIONS
STUDENT SERVICES
InfoAdmission*
Centre for Global and Community Engagement
servingothers.uOttawa.ca
*See page 1 for the Admission and Liaison offices’ complete contact
information.
DIRECT-ENTRY FACULTIES
Faculty of Arts
arts.uOttawa.ca
Community Life Services
uOttawa.ca/communitylife
Co-operative Education Programs
coop.uOttawa.ca
Financial Aid and Awards Service
uOttawa.ca/loansandawards
Faculty of Engineering
Food Services
foodservices.uOttawa.ca
Faculty of Health Sciences
health.uOttawa.ca
French Immersion Studies
immersion.uOttawa.ca
Faculty of Science
science.uOttawa.ca
Housing Service
uOttawa.ca/housing
Faculty of Social Sciences
International Office
international.uOttawa.ca
Telfer School of Management
telfer.uOttawa.ca
PROFESSIONAL FACULTIES
Faculty of Education
Programs
programs.uOttawa.ca
uOttawa.ca/strategic-enrollment-management
Sports Services
geegees.ca
Student Federation (SFUO) clubs
sfuo.ca/clubs/clubs-listing
Faculty of Law – Civil Law Section
droitcivil.uOttawa.ca
Faculty of Law – Common Law Section
commonlaw.uOttawa.ca
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
research.uOttawa.ca/urop
Faculty of Medicine
med.uOttawa.ca
You can find the contact information for all of these faculties and services on their websites.
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CAMPUS
A DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
IN THE HEART OF THE NATION’S CAPITAL
University Centre: A meeting point for the entire university community
that also hosts the 24 hour dining hall, the bookstore, student lounges,
the Student Federation offices and many other student services.
University residences: Student housing of different
formats and styles located on campus or a few minutes,
walking distance from the main campus.
Rideau Canal: Designated a world heritage site, this 202 km
canal features a bike path that runs by the main campus. This
path is ideal for running, walking and biking during the summer.
During the winter, the canal is turned into a skating rink.
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Parliament Hill: Home to Canada’s Parliament, located less
than 15 minutes walking distance from the main campus.
Byward Market: One of Canada’s oldest and largest
public markets, and full of fine cafés, boutiques, galleries,
restaurants, pubs, hair and beauty salons and more!
Rideau Centre: One of Ottawa’s biggest shopping
centres, located in the heart of downtown.
Sports facilities: High quality facilities available to the
entire student population for free include fitness centres,
three gymnasiums, an Olympic-size swimming pool,
multisport rooms, two rinks, a dance studio and various
multisport fields, including one covered by a dome.
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University of Ottawa - 2016 Programs and Admissions

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