Nuclear Power – Bridge

General information

The Bachelor of Applied Science Bridge in Nuclear Power was designed to meet a significant demand in the nuclear power industry for graduates with strong practical experience, technical knowledge and management skills. The curriculum provides students with an understanding of the principles and applications of nuclear power technology, the ability to think independently, to take a systematic approach to problem solving, and to develop skills in teamwork and collaboration.

UOIT’s Nuclear Power Bridge program provides college graduates with the opportunity to apply their three-year diploma from an Engineering Technology program toward a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nuclear Power (Honours)  degree.

Admission requirements

The specific admission average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

Graduates from a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma (or equivalent) program in one of the following: Chemical Engineering Technologist, Computer Engineering Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Electromechanical Engineering Technologist, Electronics Engineering Technologist, Manufacturing Engineering Technologist or Mechanical Engineering Technologist, with a minimum overall B- average (minimum 70 per cent or 2.7 GPA on a 4.3 scale), will be considered for admission to UOIT’s Nuclear Power Bridge program. Graduates of two- or three-year Ontario college programs in other disciplines should contact UOIT to determine their admission eligibility for this program.

Program details and degree requirements

Students who successfully complete all five bridge courses with a minimum cumulative C average (minimum 60 per cent or 2.0 on a 4.3 scale), will be eligible for admission to the third year of the university’s four-year Bachelor of Applied Science in Nuclear Power (Honours)  degree. Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science Bridge program in Nuclear Power must successfully complete 87 credit hours, including all courses outlined in the following program map.

Although reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the following program map, course requirements and term offerings may change. For the most up-to-date list of course offerings, please visit the faculty website at nuclear.uoit.ca.

Summer Bridge requirements

Year 3

Year 4

*Complementary Studies electives

The dean of the faculty or a designate must approve courses selected for the Complementary Studies elective. Courses in the arts and humanities or business typically are allowable as a complementary elective. Please visit nuclear.uoit.ca to view the list of approved electives.