Admissions

The University operates an admissions process employing a number of criteria designed to indicate a high likelihood of success. Applicants are required to submit a Portfolio depending on their pathway of admission.

Upon application to the University, students are required to pay a $100 non-refundable application fee.

There are a number of different admission routes available.

BDM – General Admission (4-year degree):

For applicants who do not qualify for Admission Directly into Year 3 and who meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Have graduated from secondary education at an equivalent level to Canadian High School Grade 12, including English (Grade 12 with a grade of C), Mathematics (Grade 11) and Science (Grade 12); OR
  • Have at least one year (24 credits) of successful university level study at another institution; OR
  •  Are applying through a block transfer agreement; OR
  •  Have a current CDMP or CRTWC designation.

You are required to submit a portfolio that consists of:

  • Personal details;
  • Written statements outlining your reasons for seeking admission;
  • Portfolio detailing your academic and other achievements and evidence of the capacity to complete university at a degree level;
  • Official Transcripts from your secondary institution or post-secondary institution, as applicable;
  • Copies of certificates, as applicable.

BDM – Flexible Admission (4-year degree):

For applicants who do not qualify under the General Admissions Procedure

Flexible admission is assessed case-by-case, on the basis of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR):

An additional PLAR assessment fee of $400 will apply.

You are required to submit a portfolio that consists of:

  • Personal details;
  • Written statements outlining your reasons for seeking admission;
  • Portfolio detailing your academic and other achievements and evidence of the capacity to complete university at a degree level;
  • Official Transcripts from your secondary institution or post-secondary institution, as applicable;
  • A description of relevant work experience, if applicable;
  •  Copies of certificates, as applicable.

BDM – Admission Directly into Year 3

For applicants who have graduated with an associate degree, 2-year diploma, or other relevant educational prerequisite which provides 60 transferable academic credits.

You are required to submit a portfolio that consists of:

  • Personal details;
  • Written statements outlining your reasons for seeking admission;
  • Academic profile;
  • Official Transcripts from your previous undergraduate work (associate degree, 2-year diploma, or other relevant coursework/credential which provides 60 transferrable academic transcripts);
  • Copies of certificates, as applicable.

Preferred domains of previous study include:

  • Human Resources
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Social Work

BDM – Flexible Admission into Year 3

Based on a combination of post-secondary education and 5-10 years of work experience in a relevant field.

A combination of professional experience and career education will be assessed under Flexible Admission policy on a case-by-case basis. Applicants under Flexible Admission should have a minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in a related field.

An additional PLAR assessment fee of $400 will apply.

You are required to submit a portfolio that consists of:

  •  Personal details;
  • Written statements outlining your reasons for seeking admission;
  • Academic profile;
  • Official Transcripts from any post-secondary institutions;
  • Details of relevant work experience;
  • Details of relevant work training courses and programs;
  • Copies of certificates.

ACRTW General Admission

For applicants who already have a 3- or 4- year undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of B-

You are required to submit a portfolio that consists of:

  •  Personal details;
  • Written statements outlining your reasons for seeking admission;
  • Academic profile;
  • Official Transcripts from your previous degree at the Bachelors level;
  • Copies of certificates, as applicable.

ACRTW Flexible Admission

For applicants who have not completed an undergraduate degree; you must demonstrate that you have undertaken formal and informal learning at a level comparable to university undergraduate study over the course of your career.

Flexible admission is assessed case-by-case, on the basis of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR):

An additional PLAR assessment fee of $400 will apply.

You are required to submit a portfolio that consists of:

● Personal details;

● Written statements outlining your reasons for seeking admission;

● Evidence of academic knowledge and skills such as:

  • employment experience;
  • published papers;
  • formal presentations;
  • other relevant evidence of academic ability.

● A folder of evidence of high credibility supported by third party authentication including:

● A profile of work experience relevant to workplace health sciences.

University Studies

Register to take academic courses without enrolment in an academic program. See University Studies Education

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Have graduated from secondary education at an equivalent level to Canadian High School Grade 12; OR
  • Have a current CDMP or CRTWC designation; OR
  • Have a post-secondary degree.

University Studies applicants who do not have a CDMP or a CRTWC designation are required to provide information on previous secondary or previous or current post-secondary status.

Continuing Education Admissions

For admission into continuing education courses (non-credit) applicants are expected to have a minimum secondary school completion, a proficiency in grammar with evidence of adequate reading and writing skills, and basic computer skills.

Registration is now available directly through the University’s website as follows:

  • New Applicants who do not have a PCU-WHS student ID number, please click here to apply:  **Click Applicant Registration.
  • For current students who already have a PCU-WHS student ID number, please log in through the “My PCU-WHS” in order to register and log in to courses.
  • To register for new courses, once a student has a PCU-WHS student ID number and has logged in to their “My PCU-WHS” homepage, please click on the “Registration” link in the side menu, then click “Course Catalog”.