This program, the only one of its kind in Canada, teaches students how to create the safest possible workplaces. You’ll help prevent injury and illness by anticipating, evaluating and controlling physical, biological and chemical hazards, and developing and implementing initiatives that improve health and safety in work environments across every sector. A paid co-op option, laboratory testing and analysis, workplace visits and an independent research project prepare you to achieve board certifications or professional designations and impact diverse workplaces.
Occupational Health and Safety (BASc)
Duration5 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 31,432 / Year
Next IntakeMay 13, 2022
Occupational Health and Safety (BASc)
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements for Full-Time, Four-Year Program
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- One of Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
- Note: the minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 60-70% range) will be determined subject to competition
Note: Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university will not be considered for admission to the four-year degree program.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available at:
Admission Requirements.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 92
Fee Information
How to Apply
Online Application Form: Visit Applications and Related Forms for details on which form to use.
Supplementary Form: All applicants who are not currently attending an Ontario secondary school in a daytime program of study are required to submit a Supplementary Form via the Choose>Ryerson Applicant Portal for each program applied – visit Applications and Related Forms for details. An application for admission will not be reviewed until the completed Supplementary Form is received by Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants must wait for an email acknowledgment of their application and have set up their Ryerson Online Identity to submit a Supplementary Form.
Alternate Program Choices: Applicants wishing to be considered for more than one program at Ryerson must include all program choices on the applicable application form. By doing this, students are automatically considered equally for each individual program
Note for applicants who have applied to Ryerson in a previous academic year: If the name on the application has changed in any way, proof of this name change (i.e. marriage certificate, notarized statement or other legal document) must be provided.
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What documents do I need to submit?
- Academic Transcripts
- Supplementary Form
- Supporting Documents
- Non-Academic Requirements
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
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Occupational Health and Safety (BASc)
Ryerson University
Canada, Toronto