Pre-Professional Pathways

Pre-Professional Pathways – Agriculture and Bioresources

Students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (USask) can take the following courses at St. Peter’s College as part of their programs:

Admission Requirements (Required High School Classes):

• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (recommended)
• Biology 30
• Chemistry 30

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Chiropractic Medicine

You can prepare for admission to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) through 3 full years of study at St. Peter’s College and the University of Saskatchewan. There are no specific pre-requisite courses for admission to CMCC, but you can follow the Pre-Medicine Pathway:

• English Language Writing Requirement (ENG 113 or ENG 114)
• Indigenous Learning (INDG 107)
• Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 110)
• Science Requirement (BIOL 120, BIOL 121, CHEM 112, CHEM 250, PHYS 115)
• Arts Requirement (PSY 120, PSY 121, and two of: ART 122, ART 123, ART 124, ART 125, ARTH 120, ARTH 121, DRAM 118, ECON 111, ECON 114, ENG 113, ENG 114, HIST 193, HIST 194, INDG 107, SOC 111, SOC 112)

Admission Requirements:

• Three full years of study (minimum of 90 credit hours/15 full courses) in a university bachelor’s degree program
• Successful admissions interview with a minimum interview score as defined by CMCC
• No pre-requisite courses are required. Although not mandatory, it is recommended that applicants have completed: organic chemistry (CHEM 250) and biology (BIOL 120 or 121), introductory psychology (PSY 120 or 121), and at least one and one half courses in humanities and/or social sciences (ENG 113, ENG 114, HIST 193, HIST 194, ECON 111, ECON 114, PSY 120,
  PSY 121, SOC 111, SOC 112, INDG 107)

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Dentistry

Admission to the College of Dentistry (Doctor of Medical Dentistry) requires 3 full years of university courses including several specific prerequisite courses. Applicants must be working toward an undergraduate degree.

Admission Requirements

• Academic Requirements:
  • Completion of THREE 30 credit-unit academic years of university level course work towards the requirements of an undergraduate degree. An academic year is defined as TWO standard academic terms consisting of 8 consecutive months (September – April).
  • A cumulative weighted average of 75% over the TWO best academic years of study
  • Completion of 39 credit units of required pre-dentistry courses with a mimum overall average of 70%
• Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
• Interview
• English language proficiency
• Criminal record check
• Immunization requirements

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Education

Students in the College of Education (USask) can take many St. Peter’s College classes, depending on chosen teaching areas, as part of their B.Ed.

Depending upon Teaching Areas, some other courses may be taken at St. Peter’s College.

Admission Requirements

• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (recommended)
• Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 or Earth Science 30 or Computer Science 30
• History 30 or Social Studies 30 or Native Studies 30
• 30-level language (other than English) or a Fine / Performing Art

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Commerce

Students in the Edwards School of Business can take the following St. Peter’s College classes as part of their programs.

Admission Requirements (Required High School Classes):

• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (recommended)

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Engineering

Students in the College of Engineering (USask) may take their first year of the re- ngineered program at St. Peter’s College. Each discipline has specific course options, so classes may differ slightly.

Admission Requirements (Required High School Classes):

• Pre-Calculus 30
• Chemistry 30
• Physics 30

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Kinesiology

Students in the College of Kinesiology can take the following St. Peter’s College classes as part of their programs.

Admission Requirements (Required High School Classes):

• Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Mathematics
• Chemistry 30 or Physics 30

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Law

You can prepare for admission to the Juris Doctor (JD) program through two full years of study at St. Peter’s College and the University of Saskatchewan. There are no specific prerequisite courses required for admission to the JD program.

Admission Requirements:

• Academic
  • Completion of TWO full years (60 credit-units) of academic work at a recognized university or equivalent. There are no recommended pre-law programs or classes; the JD accepts students from all accredited university undergraduate programs.
• Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score
• Personal statement (max. 500 words)
• English language proficiency

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Medicine

You can prepare for admission to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) through four full years of study at St. Peter’s College and the University of Saskatchewan. There are no specific prerequisite courses required for admission to the MD program.

• English Language Writing Requirement (ENG 113 or ENG 114)
• Indigenous Learning (INDG 107)
• Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 110)
• Science Requirement (BIOL 120, BIOL 121, CHEM 112, CHEM 250, PHYS 115)
• Arts Requirement (PSY 120, PSY 121, plus two of: ART 122, ART 123, ART 124, ART 125, ARTH 120, ARTH 121, DRAM 118, ECON 111, ECON 114, ENG 113, ENG 114, HIST 193, HIST 194, INDG 107, SOC 111, SOC 112)

Admission Requirements

• Four-year bachelor’s degree
• MCAT
• Undergraduate Academic Average (must be a minimum of 80% to apply)
• Indigenous Studies requirement (INDG 107)
• Casper Test
• Written personal statements and reference checks
• CPR requirements
• Immunization requirements

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Nursing

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program at the University of Saskatchewan requires completion of one full year of university study (30 credit units) with specific prerequisites. The following St. Peter’s College courses satisfy the admission requirements.

Admission Requirements (Required High School Classes):

• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (recommended)

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Nutrition

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BScNutr) program requires 30 credit units of prerequisite courses that can be completed in one year. The following St. Peter’s College courses satisfy the prerequisites for admission.

Admission Requirements (Required High School Classes):

• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (recommended)

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Occupational Therapy

Admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program requires a four-year undergraduate degree in any subject but there are specific prerequisite courses to complete. The following courses are St. Peter’s College classes that will satisfy the prerequisites for admission to the MOT program:

Admission Requirements:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree
• Minimum cumulative weighted average of 70% in the most recent 60 credit units
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• Casper Test
• Completion of written statement (maximum of 300 words based on question prompt unique to each year)
• Completion of prerequisite coursework

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Optometry

The University of Waterloo (in Ontario) has a Doctor of Optometry program that requires three full years of study in a Bachelor of Science program. Successful applicants often have a completed four-year degree. The following courses are St. Peter’s College classes that will satisfy the prerequisites for admission to the Doctor of Optometry program:

Admission Requirements

• Three or more years in Bachelor of Science program (minimum minimum of six terms with a full course load: 5 courses per term)
• Minimum overall university average of 75%
• Completion of all prerequisite courses
• Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
• Casper Test
• Additional required forms
  • Declaration of Academic Experience Form
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) prerequisite courses form
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) Experiences form
  • References Contact Form (two references required)
• Citizenship
• English language requirements
• Interview

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Pharmacy

Admission to the Pharm.D. program in the College of Pharmacy and Nutition requires the completion of two full years (60 credit units) of specific prerequisite courses. The  ollowing courses are St. Peter’s College classes that will satisfy the prerequisites for admission to the Pharm.D. program:

Admission Requirements (Required High School Classes):

• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (recommended)

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Physical Therapy

Admission to the Master of Physical Therapy program requires completion of a four- ear bachelor’s degree in any subject with specific prerequisite classes. The following  ourses are St. Peter’s College classes that will satisfy the prerequisites for admission to the Master of Physical Therapy program:

Admission Requirements:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree
• Cumulative weighted average of at least 75% or higher in the most recent 60 graded credit units
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required
  for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• Casper Test
• Completion of written statement (maximum of 300 words based on question prompt
  unique to each year)
• Completion of prerequisite coursework

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Physician Assistant

Admission to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) at USask requires completion of a four-year degree with prerequisite courses. The following courses are  t. Peter’s College classes that will satisfy the prerequisites for admission to the MPAS  rogram:

Admission Requirements

• Four-year bachelor’s degree
• Cumulative weighted average of at least 75% or higher in the most recent 60 graded credit units
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required
  for applicants to graduate programs
• Demonstration of full course load (30 credit units in a year) in at least two years
  of undergraduate degree
• Completion of credit units in Indigenous Studies, Human Anatomy, and Human
  Physiology with a minimum grade of 75%

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Public Policy / Public Administration

Admission to the Master of Public Administration or the Master of Public Policy programs offered by the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy requires  ompletion of a four-year bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline related to the  roposed field of study. The following courses can be completed at St. Peter’s College.

Admission Requirements:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree
• Cumulative weighted average of at least 75% or higher in the last two years of study (60 credit units)
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required
  for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Social Work

Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at the University of Regina requires one full year of study (30 credit units) including specific prerequisites. The  ollowing courses are St. Peter’s College classes that will satisfy the prerequisites for admission to the BSW program:

Admission Requirements (Required High School Classes):

• English Language Arts A30 and B30
• One approved Mathematics or Science 30-level course
• One approved 30-level Language, Social Science, or Fine Arts course
• One additional approved 30-level course

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Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Speech Language Pathology

Admission to the Master of Speech Therapy program requires completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree including specific prerequisites. The following courses are St.  Peter’s College classes that will satisfy the prerequisites for admission to the Master of Speech Therapy program:

Admission Requirements:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree
• Cumulative weighted average of at least 75% or higher in the last two years of study (60 credit units)
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required
  for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• Casper Test
• Completion of written statement (maximum of 300 words based on question prompt
  unique to each year)
• Completion of prerequisite coursework

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.

Pre-Professional Pathways – Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program requires completion of at least two full years (60 credit units) including specific prerequisites. The following courses are St. Peter’s College classes that will satisfy the prerequisites for admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program:

Admission Requirements:

• Resident of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or the northern territories
• Completion of two full years (60 credit units) including prerequisite courses
• Minimum overall university average of 75%
• Casper Test
• Animal and veterinary experience with good knowledge of animals and the veterinary
  profession
• Interview
• Two references to support application (one must be a veterinarian; the other must
  have an animal-related or agricultural background)

An SPC academic advisor can help you fit SPC classes into your program.