Physician Assistant Studies, M.P.A.S.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Director: Rebecca Mueller
Campus Address/General Office: 260 Brodie - 727 McDermot Avenue
Telephone: 204-272-3094
Fax: 204-480-1372
Email Address: mpas@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/medicine/medicine/master-of-physician-assistant-studies
Academic Staff: Please see the M.P.A.S. website for Academic staff information
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program Information
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) degree is a nationally accredited coursework-based graduate program, designed to educate generalist medical providers who are eligible for the national certification exam and qualify for PA licensure in Manitoba.
Admission Information
Admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Application and Admission Procedures are found in the Academic Guide.
Admission requirements for Master’s students are found in the Master’s Degrees General Regulations section of the Guide.
M.P.A.S. Admission Requirements
This program is open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada who are graduates of four-year bachelor's degrees from recognized colleges and universities, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in the most recent 60-credit hours of study (full time or part-time study). Note that a GPA of 3.5 or better is competitive.
Completion of the required courses, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Biochemistry, from an accredited university or college, is required. Undergraduate level asset courses include Microbiology and Psychology. All courses require at least three credit hours each for consideration.
MPAS uses the Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) Panel Interview and a Written Essay as part of the selection process for candidates. The program also requires Situational Judgement Testing (e.g., Canadian Professional Health Sciences CASPer test).
On enrolment, accepted students must be eligible for the Educational Register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.
Application Information
Students should complete and submit their online application with supporting documentation by the date indicated on the M.P.A.S. program of study page.
Degree Requirements
The MPAS is a two year program. The first year consists of 56 credit hours of coursework, delivered in three semesters from September - July as a combination of lecture, clinical skills training, and seminars. The second year includes 30 credit hours (48 weeks) of core clinical rotations. All courses are required major courses, and students must maintain full-time registration throughout the Program.
Expected Time to Graduate: 26 months inclusive of the National Certification Examination
Progression Chart
| Year 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | ||
| PHAC 7230 | Fundamental in Pharmacology for Health Care I | 3 |
| PAEP 7000 | Physiology and Pathophysiology for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7010 | Human Anatomy for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7030 | Professional Studies of Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7042 | Biochemistry for Physician Assistants | 1 |
| PAEP 7045 | Research and Clinical Practice for Physician Assistants | 1 |
| PAEP 7052 | Patient Assessment for Physician Assistants I | 2 |
| PAEP 7084 | Microbiology for Physician Assistants | 1 |
| Curriculum Integration | 0 | |
| PHAC 7240 | Fundamentals in Pharmacology for Health Care II | 3 |
| PAEP 7002 | Physiology and Pathophysiology for Physician Assistants II | 3 |
| PAEP 7054 | Patient Assessment for Physician Assistants II | 2 |
| PAEP 7090 | Principles of Psychiatry for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7068 | Adult Medicine for Physician Assistants 1 | 6 |
| PAEP 7110 | Emergency and Critical Care for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| Early Exposure | 0 | |
| Curriculum Integration | 0 | |
| PAEP 7046 | Genetics for Physician Assistants | 1 |
| PAEP 7082 | Diagnostic Imaging for Physician Assistants | 1 |
| PAEP 7050 | Obstetrics and Gynecology for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7056 | Patient Assessment for Physician Assistants III | 2 |
| PAEP 7100 | Principles of Surgery for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7078 | Adult Medicine for Physician Assistants II | 6 |
| PAEP 7048 | Pediatrics for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7150 | Year 1 Comprehensive Examination (Pass/Fail) | 0 |
| Procedures Lab | 0 | |
| Early Exposure | 0 | |
| Curriculum Integration | 0 | |
| Hours | 56 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Clinical Rotations | ||
| PAEP 7202 | Family Medicine for Physician Assistants | 6 |
| PAEP 7210 | Clinical Internal Medicine for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7220 | Clinical Surgery for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7240 | Clinical Pediatrics for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7250 | Clinical Psychiatry for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7260 | Community Health for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7270 | Clinical Emergency Medicine for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7280 | Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology for Physician Assistants | 3 |
| PAEP 7204 | Clinical Elective for Physician Assistants I | 1.5 |
| PAEP 7206 | Clinical Elective for Physician Assistants II | 1.5 |
| PAEP 7300 | Comprehensive Assessment of Clinical Skills | 0 |
| PAEP 7350 | PAEP Final Project | 0 |
| PAEP 7212 | External Electives for Physician Assistant Students | 0 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 86 | |
Registration Information
Students should familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Graduate Studies ‘GRAD’ courses applicable to their program. If you have questions about which GRAD course(s) to register in, please consult your home department/unit.
Regulations
Students must meet the requirements as outlined in both Supplementary Regulation and BFAR documents as approved by Senate.
Supplementary Regulations
Individual units may require specific requirements above and beyond those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and students should consult unit supplementary regulations for these specific regulations.
Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR)
Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR) represent the core academic requirements a graduate student must acquire in order to gain, and demonstrate acquisition of, essential knowledge and skills.
All students must successfully complete:
- GRAD 7300 prior to applying to any ethics boards which are appropriate to the student’s research or within the student’s first year, whichever comes first; and
- GRAD 7500 within the first term of registration;
unless these courses have been completed previously, as per Mandatory Academic Integrity Course and Mandatory Research Integrity Online Course.
Students must also meet additional BFAR requirements that may be specified for their program.
General Regulations
All students must:
- maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+,
- meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum course requirements, and
- meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum time requirements (in terms of time in program and lapse or expiration of credit of courses).
Courses
This brief introduction is designed to impart an understanding of normal physiological functioning of the human body. This basic science course builds upon the entry knowledge of the Physician Assistant student, by presenting the pathophysiology of disease by organ systems. The emphasis is on the homeostatic mechanisms for all the major organ systems. Evaluation will be by successful completion of exercises, class participation and written examination, demonstrating to faculty proficiency in course principles.
A continuation of the material presented in Physiology and Pathophysiology for Physician Assistants. A basic science course which builds upon the entry knowledge of the PAEP learner by presenting normal physiology and the pathophysiology for disease by organ systems.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Admission to PAEP Year 1
This brief comprehensive introduction is designed to impart an understanding of gross functional anatomy of the human body. This basic science course builds upon the entry knowledge of the student by presenting clinical human anatomy, correlated to clinical applications, assessment and pathology of disease. Evaluation will be by successful completion of exercises, class participation and written examination, demonstrating to faculty proficiency in course principles.
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the role the Physician Assistant plays within the structure of the Canadian Health Care System. This introduction is designed to impart an understanding of the interaction between the various stakeholders. Ethical considerations in health care and the legal aspects of the PA role in Canada will be addressed. Evaluation will be by successful completion of a presentation (evaluated by classmates), participation in ethical problem solving exercises and written examination, demonstrating to faculty proficiency in course principles. Students are expected to submit a research paper on an ethics topic of choice and write a short-answer examination at the end of the course.
A brief introduction to medical biochemistry.
An introduction to the skills required for quality improvement efforts and critical appraisal of medical literature in clinical practice and evidenced based medicine.
A brief introduction to medical genetics.
A brief, comprehensive didactic introduction to the field of obstetrics and gynecology designed to prepare the physician assistant to diagnose and treat, within his or her scope of practice, common obstetrics and gynecology conditions as would be encountered in a primary care setting.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MPAS year 1.
A brief, comprehensive didactic introduction to the field of obstetrics and gynecology designed to prepare the physician assistant to diagnose and treat, within his or her scope of practice, common obstetrics and gynecology conditions as would be encountered in a primary care setting.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of MPAS year 1.
A comprehensive introduction to the clinical assessment of a patient, delivered as a group of three courses. Part I introduces basic history-taking and physical exam skills. Patient Assessment II and Patient Assessment III extend these skills to other clinical settings.
Continues developing the skills in history taking and physical examination introduced in patient Assessment for Pas I. Learners are introduced to the Standardized Patient Program.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Admissions to PAEP Year 1.
A brief, comprehensive introduction to diagnostic imaging techniques and interpretation of diagnostic images designed to enable Physician Assistants, within their scope of practice, to diagnose and treat medical, surgical, and infectious disease.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Admission to PAEP Year 1.
A comprehensive, system-based introduction to the clinical disciplines of medicine. Adult Medicine I is the first part of a two-course sequence; content areas include endocrinological, gastrointestinal and neurological, medicine, ophthalmology, and hematology/oncology.
A comprehensive, system-based introduction to the clinical disciplines of medicine. Adult Medicine II is the second part of a two-course sequence; content areas include cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, renal, dermatologic and respiratory medicine, and otolaryngology.
A brief, comprehensive introduction to diagnostic imaging techniques and interpretation of diagnostic images designed to enable Physician Assistants, within their scope of practice, to diagnose and treat medical, surgical and infectious disease.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Admissions to PAEP Year 1
A brief introduction to Medical Microbiology.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Admissions to PAEP Year 1.
A brief, comprehensive introduction designed to impart an understanding of mental and behavioral health. Based on the special needs of a patient populations, the patient's presentation and unique contributing factors, the PA will be able to evaluate and analyze the patient's needs, providing the required specialty assessment for the psychiatric patient. Evaluation will be by successful completion of a practical and written evaluation, demonstrating the faculty proficiency in the course material.
A brief, comprehensive introduction designed to impart an understanding of surgical diseases. Upon completion, the Physical Assistant student, with their scope of practice, will be able to diagnose, refer and treat the medical, surgical and infectious diseases from a surgical perspective. Evaluation will be by successful completion of a practical and written evaluation, demonstrating to faculty proficiency in the principals of surgery and application of surgical skills.
A brief, systems-based comprehensive introduction designed to impart an understanding of emergency and intensive care medicine. This course will equip the Physician Assistant student with the skills necessary to diagnose, refer and treat medical, surgical and infectious disease emergencies and life threatening conditions. The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is a mandatory component of the Emergency and Critical Care course. It is organized by the Department of Emergency Medicine and is designed to provide the student with advanced knowledge and experience on how to handle a cardiac arrest. Most Physician Assistant students find the course invaluable regardless of what specialty they enter. Evaluation is based on successful completion of a practical evaluation, problem solving exercises, displaying proficiency in clinical skills and a written examination, demonstrating to faculty proficiency in course principles.
A pass/fail, multiple choice examination designed to assess students' knowledge of clinically relevant Year 1 material prior to entry into the clinical year.
A clinical rotation designed to impart a practical understanding of Family Medicine, to prepare the physician assistant, within his or her scope of practice, to diagnose and manage conditions and issues related to primary care medicine and general practice.
This course consists of two weeks of clinical time, offering an introduction to the clinical discipline of the Physician Assistant learner's choice. Course objectives will be developed by the learner in collaboration with PAEP faculty members.
This course consists of two weeks of clinical time, offering an introduction to the clinical discipline of the Physician Assistant learner's choice. Course objectives will be developed by the learner in collaboration with PAEP faculty members.
A brief, clinical rotation designed to impart a practical understanding in the area of internal medicine. There will be an internal medicine speciality focus in this rotation versus the general exposure seen in Family Medicine. Upon completion, the Physician Assistant student will, within their scope of practice, be able to diagnose, refer and treat the medical, surgical and infectious conditions related to the field of internal medicine.
A clinical rotation of varying length designed to provide a physician assistant student not from the University of Manitoba with clinical education and training in a medical discipline of the student's choice at a University of Manitoba clinical teaching unit. Course credit is assigned by the student's home institution.
The 6-week General Surgery service rotation provides Physician Assistant-Student with clinical experience in a surgical learning environment. The PA-Student competencies addresses relate to the generalist role a PA requires to support surgery services and the skills required in surgical practice.
A brief, clinical rotation designed to impart a practical understanding of health and diseases in the field of pediatrics. Upon completion, the Physician Assistant student, within their scope of practice, will be able to diagnose, refer and treat the medical, surgical and infectious conditions related to the field of pediatric medicine.
A brief, clinical rotation designed to impart a practical understanding of mental health and psychiatric disease to the Physician Assistant. Upon completion, the Physician Assistant student, within their scope of practice, will be able to diagnose, refer and treat the medical, surgical and infectious conditions related to psychiatric medicine.
Community Health for PAs is a 4-week clinical experience focusing on primary health care and community services. Community health focuses on the maintenance, protection, and improvement of the patient's and communities' health status. The learners’ experience occurs in community health organizations that provide primary healthcare, health promotion, and community services using interdisciplinary teams of health providers. Course graded pass/fail.
The Physician Assistant must have the knowledge and skills to manage life-threatening emergent medical or surgical issues. The competencies acquired during the Emergency Medicine clinical rotation build upon material taught during the academic year of the program. PAEP 7270 is a six-week rotation at designated Emergency Departments in Manitoba.
A brief, clinical rotation in obstetrics and gynecology designed to impart a practical understanding of reproductive health. Upon completion, the Physician Assistant student, within their scope of practice, will be able to diagnose, refer and treat the medical, surgical and infectious conditions related to the field of reproductive, obstetrical and gynecologic health.
The Comprehensive Assessment of Clinical Skills is a comprehensive summary of clinical performance using information from PA-ITRES, mini-CEX evaluations, and observed histories/physical exams. This assessment will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
A capstone project that may take a variety of formats as dictated by Program faculty. Students will, in consultation with a faculty mentor, develop and research a topic for presentation to faculty and peers.
Dates applicable to Physician Assistant Studies
Orientation
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Clinical Year | August 19 to 23, 2024 |
| Academic Year | August 26 to September 3, 2024 |
Start and End Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Academic Year | September 4 to December 6, 2024 |
| Winter Term | January 6 to April 4, 2025 |
| Fall Term Clinical Rotations | August 26 to December 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term Clinical Year 2 Rotations | January 6 to April 25, 2025 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | N/A |
eXAMINATION AND tEST dATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | December 9 to 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term | April 7 to 17, 2025 |
Convocation Ceremony
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Bannatyne Campus | October 31, 2024 |
Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2024-2025
Dates Applicable to all U of M Students
University Closure
When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada Day | July 1, 2024 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 5, 2024 |
| Labour Day | September 2, 2024 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, 2024 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2024 |
| Winter Holiday | December 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025 |
| Louis Riel Day | February 17, 2025 |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 |
| Victoria Day | May 19, 2025 |
| Canada Day (Holiday Observed) | July 1, 2025 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 4, 2025 |
Dates Applicable to most U of M Students
Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Art (School of), Dental Hygiene, Dentistry (includes IDDP), Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Orientation
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Welcome Day Fall Term | Sept 3, 2024 |
| Welcome Day Winter Term | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Faculty of Architecture | August 23, 2024 |
| Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | July 4 & 9, 2024 |
Start and End Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 4 to December 9, 2024 |
| Winter Term (no classes, examinations or tests will be held March 29, 2024) | January 6 to April 9, 2025 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 6 to July 3, 2025 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy students should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule; all others should also refer to the Class Schedule.
Regular Registration Period
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | Ends September 3, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | Ends January 5, 2025 |
Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule. Last day to drop is 1 business day prior to the end of the Registration Revision Period.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 4 to 18, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 6 to 20, 2025 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date. Additional or differing dates exist for Agriculture Diploma; students in this program should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 17, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part A | September 17, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 18, 2023) | January 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 17, 2025 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 18, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 20, 2025 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term classes | November 19, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term spanning classes | January 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes | March 19, 2025 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | May 15, 2025 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date.*
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | October 2, 2024 |
| Winter Term | February 5, 2025 |
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Please see the Last Day to Drop without Penalty
Term Breaks
Academic and administrative offices will be open during this period; no classes, tests or assignment due dates occur during this time. Additional or differing dates exist for: Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education (B.Ed. only), Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Respiratory Therapy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday November 11 for Remembrance Day) | November 12 to 15, 2024 |
| Winter Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday February 17 for Louis Riel Day) | February 18 to 21, 2025 |
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule. Students in faculties, colleges, schools or programs offering irregularly scheduled courses should also see the exam timetable available through their program office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term (includes tests and mid term exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 10 to 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 11 to 25, 2025 |
Challenge for Credit Application Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For classes offered Fall Term 2023 and spanning Fall/Winter 2023-2024 | September 18, 2024 |
| For classes offered Winter Term 2024 | January 20, 2025 |
Final Grade Appeal Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For Final grades received for Fall Term 2023 classes | January 23, 2025 |
| For final grades received for Winter Term 2024 and Fall 2023/Winter 2024 classes | June 9, 2025 |
Graduation and University Convocation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date. Additional or differing dates exist for Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy; students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
For students graduating Fall 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | July 25, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | August 27, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | October 22 to 23, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | October 31, 2024 |
For students graduating February 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | September 17, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | January 2, 2025 |
| Graduation date for students graduating in February | February 5, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 6, 2025 |
For students graduating Spring 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | January 17, 2025 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | March 27, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | May 15, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 6, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface | June 16, 2025 |
| Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2025 | August 21, 2025 |
| Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates | May 3, 2025 |
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Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students, and lists of potential graduands from departments.
Summer Dates applicable to Physician Assistant Studies (Mandatory Term)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Academic Year | April 28 to July 18, 2025 |
| Exams | July 21 to 31, 2025 |
| Clinical Year | April 28 to August 22, 2025 |
Dates for Summer Term
Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)
Classes on Monday, May 19th will be made up on Friday, May 23th
Classes on Tuesday, July 1st will be made up on Friday July 4th
Classes on Monday, August 4th will be made up on Friday, August 8th
May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 16th to Friday, June 27th
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 5 to June 13, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| July - August | June 30 to August 8, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 5 to August 8, 2025 - 3 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 5 to August 8, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Registration start dates are to be determined by the Registrar’s Office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | Ends May 4, 2025 |
| July - August | Ends June 29, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | Ends May 4, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | Ends May 4, 2025 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 5 to May 8, 2025 |
| July - August | June 30 to July 4, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 5 to May 15, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 5 to May 8, 2025 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 8, 2025 |
| July - August | July 4, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 15, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 8, 2025 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 3, 2025 |
| July - August | July 29, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | July 17, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | July 17, 2025 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 21, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 21, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 21, 2025 |
| July - August | July 16, 2025 |
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A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date. (determined by Financial Services)
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 16 to 21, 2025 |
| July - August | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
Challenge for Credit
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Challenge for credit application deadline | |
| For classes offered Summer Term 2025 | April 25, 2025 |