2026 Fall and 2027 Winter program maps
What is a program map?
A program map shows you the courses you need to take (including course names and codes) to make sure you're on track in your program.
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Starting your program in Fall 2026?
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Starting your program in Winter 2027?
Please reach out to your Academic Advisor to get your personalized program map.
What is an elective?
Electives are courses you get to choose! A general elective can be any course at the university as long as:
- You meet the prerequisites
- Your program doesn’t restrict you from taking it
- It fits into your schedule
For more information about electives, visit the Academic Calendar or contact your Academic Advisor.
Find your program
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Allied Health Sciences – Bridge
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Allied Health Sciences program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 6 credit hours Course Course Title Fall HLSC 1701U Information Literacy and Written Communication for the Health Sciences Fall HLSC 2700U Mathematical Reasoning in Health Sciences Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 6 credit hours Course Course Title Winter HLSC 1811U Social Determinants of Health
Winter HLSC 2802U Introduction to the Canadian Healthcare System Students wishing to pursue the program full-time (three courses or more per semester), please contact healthscience.advising@ontariotechu.ca
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Health Sciences – Human Health Science Specialization
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Health Sciences – Human Health Science Specialization program:
Students who wish to pursue the Human Health Specialization can follow the map below and apply to this limited enrollment specialization at the end of their first year.
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall BIOL 1010U Biology I Fall CHEM 1010U Chemistry I Fall HLSC 1200U Human Anatomy and Physiology I Fall HLSC 1701U Information Literacy and Written Communication for the Health Sciences Fall HLSC 1810U Health Promotion and Healthy Active Living Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter BIOL 1020U Biology II Winter CHEM 1020U Chemistry II Winter HLSC 1201U Human Anatomy and Physiology II Winter HLSC 1811U Social Determinants of Health Winter PSYC 1000U Introductory Psychology Upper-year students:
If you have been admitted to upper-year standing, please follow the program map for your program that is specified in the Academic Calendar. For further clarification, please contact your Academic Advisor.
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Health Sciences – Health Administration
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Health Sciences – Health Administration program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall HLSC 1701U Information Literacy and Written Communication for the Health Sciences Fall HLSC 1810U Health Promotion and Healthy Active Living Fall SOCI 1000U Introductory Sociology Fall HLSC 4993U** Bachelor of Health Administration Seminar Series Fall Elective
Open elective * Fall Elective
Open elective * Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter HLSC 1811U Social Determinants of Health Winter HLSC 2601U Introduction to Health Services Management Winter HLSC 2802U Introduction to Canadian Healthcare System Winter SUST 1002U Fundamentals of Sustainability II: Health & Social Sciences Winter HLSC 2030U Interpersonal and Interprofessional Communication Winter HLSC 4993U** Bachelor of Health Administration Seminar Series *Open Elective: any course that is not mandatory for your program to which you have the prerequisites and meet any restrictions on that course – courses from inside or outside our Faculty can satisfy this requirement.
** HLSC 4493U BHA Seminar Series should be registered for every semester
Upper-year students:
If you have been admitted to upper-year standing, please follow the program map for your program that is specified in the Academic Calendar. For further clarification, please contact your Academic Advisor.
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Health Sciences – Public Health Specialization
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Health Sciences - Public Health specialization program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall BIOL 1010U Biology I Fall HLSC 1200U Human Anatomy and Physiology I Fall HLSC 1701U Information Literacy and Written Communications for the Health Sciences Fall HLSC 1810U Health Promotion and Healthy Active Living Fall Elective Open elective * Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter BIOL 1020U Biology II
Winter HLSC 1201U Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Winter HLSC 1811U Social Determinants of Health
Winter PSYC 1000U Introductory Psychology Winter Elective Open elective * *Open Elective: Any course that is not mandatory for your program to which you have the prerequisites and meet any restrictions on that course –courses from inside or outside our Faculty can satisfy this requirement.
Upper-year students:
If you have been admitted to upper-year standing, please follow the program map for your program that is specified in the Academic Calendar. For further clarification, please contact your Academic Advisor.
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Kinesiology
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Kinesiology program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall KINE 1000U Foundations in Kinesiology Fall KINE 1010U Human Anatomy & Physiology I Fall KINE 1020U Information Literacy and Written Communications Fall KINE 1030U Quantitative Reasoning Fall Elective* *Any one (1) Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Psychology (PSYC) or Social Sciences (SSCI, SOCI, COMM) course Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter KINE 1100U Human Anatomy & Physiology II Winter KINE 1140U Exercise Biochemistry Winter KINE 1120U Human Growth and Motor Development Winter KINE 1130U Sociocultural Perspective Winter Elective* *Any one (1) Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Psychology (PSYC) or Social Sciences (SSCI, SOCI, COMM) course Upper-year students:
If you have been admitted to upper-year standing, please follow the program map for your program that is specified in the Academic Calendar. For further clarification, please contact your Academic Advisor.
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Kinesiology – Advanced Entry – Fitness and Health Promotion (Non DC Grads)
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Kinesiology – Advanced Entry – Fitness & Health Promotion program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall KINE 1020U Information Literacy and Written Communications Fall KINE 1030U Quantitative Reasoning Fall Elective Any one (1) Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Psychology (PSYC) or Social Sciences (SSCI, SOCI, COMM) course Fall Elective Open elective * Fall Elective Open elective * Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter KINE 1100U Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Winter KINE 1140U Exercise Biochemistry
Winter KINE 1120U Human Growth and Motor Development
Winter KINE 1130U Sociocultural Perspective
Winter Elective Open elective*
*Open Electives: For students interested in biophysical aspects of Kinesiology, we recommend taking a Biology or Chemistry course. For students interested in psychosocial aspects of Kinesiology, we recommend taking Social Science courses.
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Kinesiology - Fitness and Health Promotion Bridge – Durham College Graduates
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Kinesiology –– Fitness & Health Promotion Bridge program (DC graduates)
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall KINE 1020U Information Literacy and Written Communications Fall KINE 1030U Quantitative Reasoning Fall KINE 2050U Intro to Movement Neuroscience Fall KINE 3010U Introduction to Statistics for Kinesiology Fall Elective Kinesiology Elective (3000 or 4000 level) Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter KINE 1140U Exercise Biochemistry
Winter KINE 1120U Human Growth and Motor Development
Winter KINE 1130U Sociocultural Perspective
Winter KINE 2040U Biomechanics
Winter KINE 2110U Motor Control and Learning
*Open Electives: For students interested in biophysical aspects of Kinesiology, we recommend taking a Biology or Chemistry course. For students interested in psychosocial aspects of Kinesiology, we recommend taking Social Science courses.
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Kinesiology – Advanced Entry – Massage Therapy Graduates
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Kinesiology – Advanced Entry – Massage Therapy Graduates program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall KINE 1020U Information Literacy and Written Communications Fall KINE 1030U Quantitative Reasoning Fall KINE 2010U Health and Indigenous People in Canada Fall KINE 2140U Research Methods Fall KINE 2030U Psychology of Sport and Exercise Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter KINE 1120U Human Growth and Motor Development Winter KINE 1140U Exercise Biochemistry Winter KINE 2130U Exercise Physiology Winter KINE 2110U Motor Control and Learning Winter KINE 3100U Nutrition and Health Please see our Academic Calendar for complete program requirements.
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Kinesiology – Advanced Entry – OTA/PTA
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Kinesiology – Advanced Entry – OTA/PTA program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall KINE 1020U Information Literacy and Written Communications Fall KINE 1030U Quantitative Reasoning Fall Elective Any one (1) Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Psychology (PSYC) or Social Sciences (SSCI, SOCI, COMM) course Fall Elective Open elective * Fall Elective Open elective * Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter KINE 1140U Exercise Biochemistry Winter KINE 2120U Ethical Behaviour Winter KINE 2040U Biomechanics Winter Elective Open elective * Winter Elective Open elective * *Open Elective: For students interested in biophysical aspects of Kinesiology, we recommend taking a Biology or Chemistry course. For students interested in psychosocial aspects of Kinesiology, we recommend taking Social Science courses.
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Medical Laboratory Science
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Medical Laboratory Science program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall BIOL 1010U Biology I Fall CHEM 1010U Chemistry I Fall HLSC 1200U Human Anatomy and Physiology I Fall HLSC 1701U Information Literacy and Written Communications for Health Sciences Fall Elective Open elective * Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter HLSC 1201U Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Winter MLSC 1010U Intro to Medical Laboratory Practice
Winter MLSC 1110U
Foundations in Clinical Biochemistry
Winter MLSC 2130U
Foundations in Clinical Microbiology and Immunology
Winter MATH 1880U
Mathematical Modelling for Health Science
* Open electives include any Ontario Tech course:
- For which you have the required prerequisite(s).
- That you're not precluded from taking by program restriction.
- That fits your class schedule.
Upper-year students:
If you have been admitted to upper-year standing, please follow the program map for your program that is specified in the Academic Calendar. For further clarification, please contact your Academic Advisor.
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Medical Laboratory Science – Bridge
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Medical Laboratory Science - Bridge from Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall HLSC 2460U Pathophysiology I Fall HLSC 3800U Critical Appraisal of Statistics in Health Science Fall MLSC 1010U Introduction to Medical Laboratory Practice Fall MLSC 2140U MLS Bridge Course - Biotechnology to MLS Fall Elective Open elective Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter HLSC 2461U Pathophysiology II Winter HLSC 3910U Research Methods for Health Care Professionals Winter MLSC 2111U Clinical Biochemistry I Winter MLSC 2121U Clinical Hematology I Winter MLSC 2131U Clinical Microbiology I For further clarification, please contact your Academic Advisor.
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Nursing – Collaborative
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Nursing - Collaborative program:
Note: New admit Year 1 Nursing students will be automatically registered into their required courses. Please watch for an email from your faculty with additional information and next steps
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Fall NURS 2320U Health Assessment
Fall NURS 1420U Development of Self as a Nurse I
Fall NURS 1003U Foundations for Nursing Practicum I Fall HLSC 1200U Human Anatomy and Physiology I Fall HLSC 1050U Communictions for Nursing Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 18 credit hours Course Course Title Winter NURS 1700U Health and Healing: Older Adult Nursing Theory & Practicum
Winter NURS 1100U Introduction to Health and Healing Winter NURS 1503U Foundations for Nursing Practicum II Winter HLSC 1201U Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Winter NURS 2810U Pharmacology for Nurses
Upper-year students:
If you have been admitted to upper-year standing, please follow the program map for your program that is specified in the Academic Calendar. For further clarification, please contact your Academic Advisor.
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Nursing – RPN to BScN – Advanced Entry
The courses listed below are required for your first year of study in the Nursing - RPN to BScN – Advanced Entry program:
Fall 2026
Semester 1 - 12 credit hours Course Course Title Fall HLSC 1050U Communications for Nursing Fall NURS 2822U Clinical Judgement in the Context of Health Assessment Fall NURS 0420U Professional Nursing Bridge Fall HLSC 2202U Comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology Winter 2027
Semester 2 - 15 credit hours Course Course Title Winter HLSC 2820U Nutrition for Nursing Practice
Winter HLSC 3601U Interprofessional Health Care Teams
Winter NURS 2821U Clinical Judgement in the Context of Nursing Pharmacology
Winter PSYC 2010U Developmental Psychology
Winter NURS 2500U Child and Family Health Nursing Upper-year students:
If you have been admitted to upper-year standing, please follow the program map for your program that is specified in the Academic Calendar. For further clarification, please contact your Academic Advisor.
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