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Health & Life Sciences Progression Requirements Guide

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Health & Life Sciences

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Progression Overview

A student's academic achievement results in a promotion decision, such as Promotion with Good Academic Standing, Promotion on Probation, Graduation, and Discontinuance.

Please note that the passing grade for a course is indicated on the course outline and may vary within your program.

​Promotion DecisionCriteria
​Promotion with Good Academic Standing​Student has achieved the minimum Term Weighted Average as identified in the table below.
​Promotion on Probation​Student has a term Weighted Average that falls with the Probation Status Term Weighted Average range as identified in the table below.
​G°ù²¹»å³Ü²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô​Student has successfully completed all of the requirements for their program and has achieved the minimum Program Weighted Average as identified in the table below.
​Discontinuance (Academic)

​Student who has a Term Weighted Average which falls at or below the Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average as identified in the table below, or who has failed to clear probation after two consecutive terms.

Diploma and Certificate Programs

In accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy, the following progression requirements apply to all Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved Ontario college certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programs in the School of Health and Life Sciences. 

Any exception to these standards are identified in the Progression Requirements Exception Table below.

CredentialDiscontinuance Status Term Weighted Average RangeProbation Status Term Weighted Average RangeMinimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
Certificate of Achievement​49.99% or below​​50% - 54.99%​â¶Ä‹55%
​Ontario College Certificate (OCC)​49.99% or below​​​​​50% - 54.99%55%
​Ontario College Diploma (OCD)​49.99% or below​​50% - 54.99%55%
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma (OCAD)​49.99% or below​​50% - 54.99%​55%

Progression Requirements Exception Table

CodeTitleDiscontinuance Status Term Weighted Average RangeProbation Status Term Weighted Average RangeMinimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
1499Community Pharmacy Assistant59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
1218Fitness and Health Promotion59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
1176Hearing Instrument Specialist59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
1500Massage Therapy59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
​1501​Pharmacy Technician​59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
1620Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
1542Medical Laboratory Science59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
1570Nutrition and Food Service Management59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
1111Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
0052Paramedic64.99% or lower65% - 69.99%70%
1165Personal Support Worker59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
​2077​Personal Support Worker to Practical Nursing Bridge​59.99% or below​60% - 64.99%​65%
1077Practical Nursing59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%
1166Respiratory Therapy59.99% or below60% - 64.99%65%

Degree Programs

In accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy, the following progression requirements apply to all Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved Ontario degree programs in the School of Health and Life Sciences. 

CredentialDiscontinuance Status Term Weighted Average RangeProbation Status Term Weighted Average RangeMinimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
Degree​59.99% or below​​60% - 64.99%​â¶Ä‹65%

Graduate Certificates

In accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy, the following progression requirements apply to all Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved Ontario college graduate certificate programs in the School of Health and Life Sciences. 

Any exception to these standards are identified in the preceding Progression Requirements Exception Table.

CredentialDiscontinuance Status Term Weighted Average RangeProbation Status Term Weighted Average RangeMinimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
​Ontario College Graduate Certificate (OCGC)​54.99% or below​​â¶Ä‹55% - 59.99%​60%

Progression Requirements Exception Table

CodeTitleDiscontinuance Status Term Weighted Average RangeProbation Status Term Weighted Average RangeMinimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
​1513
​Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses​​59.99% or below​​​​60% - 64.99%​â¶Ä‹65%

Program Specific Prerequisites

Students who are not discontinued may not be able to progress in the program if they have not successfully completed pre-requisite courses. Students missing prerequisites for levels 3 and above will have to re-apply to those levels in the Student Portal under a condition known as Special Timetable Same Level. Students who are unable to progress to Level 2 will need to re-apply through OCAS for Level 1. Students may enroll in courses at the next level that do not have pre-requisite requirements, or in General Education courses.

Having a reduced course load in any semester may impact OSAP eligibility and eligibility for a Study Permit/Post-Graduate Work Permit. Students' ability to complete the program within the completion timeline may also be impacted. It is the student's responsibility to consult with Student Success Advisors, International Student Advisors and program coordinators to plan their academic progression accordingly.

Health & Life Sciences Progression Requirements Guide