Midwifery, B.Mid.
Degree Requirements
The program must be done full time.
The courses from any given term must be completed before proceeding to the next term.
Year 1 | Hours | |
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BIOL 1410 | Anatomy of the Human Body 1,2 | 3 |
BIOL 1412 |
Physiology of the Human Body 1,3 or Human Physiology 1 and Human Physiology 2 |
3 |
MBIO 1220 or MBIO 3010 |
Essentials of Microbiology 1 or Mechanisms of Microbial Disease |
3 |
STAT 1000 or STAT 1150 |
Basic Statistical Analysis 1 1,4 or Introduction to Statistics and Computing |
3 |
CHEM 1100 | Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics 1,5 | 3 |
CHEM 1110 | Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity, and Chemical Properties 1 | 3 |
INDG 1200 |
Indigenous Peoples in Canada 1 or Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 1 and Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 2 |
6 |
3 credit hours in Social Sciences or Humanities 1 | 3 | |
3 credit hours of Science elective 1,4 | 3 | |
Written English and Math requirements 1,6 | ||
Hours | 30 | |
Year 2 | ||
MDFY 2010 | Preparation for Professional Midwifery Education and Practice | 3 |
NURS 2522 | Client & Context 2: Human Diversity | 3 |
NURS 3550 | Professional Foundations 3: Evidence Informed Practice in the Health Sciences | 4 |
MDFY 2440 | Human Reproductive Physiology | 3 |
MDFY 2020 | Bioscience for Midwives | 3 |
MDFY 2030 | Pharmacology for Midwives | 3 |
MDFY 2040 | Normal Childbearing Skills | 6 |
MDFY 2090 | Normal Childbearing Clinical Practice and Tutorial | 12 |
Hours | 37 | |
Year 3 | ||
MDFY 3010 | Advanced Clinical Skills I | 3 |
MDFY 3020 | Midwifery Clinical Practice and Interprofessional Roles | 3 |
MDFY 3030 | Interprofessional Practice I | 6 |
MDFY 3032 | Interprofessional Practice II | 6 |
MDFY 3050 | Newborn Feeding: Methods and Contemporary Issues | 3 |
MDFY 3060 | Professional Issues in Midwifery | 3 |
MDFY 3090 | Complex Care I Clinical Practice and Tutorial | 12 |
Hours | 36 | |
Year 4 | ||
MDFY 4010 | Advanced Clinical Skills II | 3 |
MDFY 4090 | Complex Care II Clinical Practice and Tutorial | 12 |
MDFY 4100 | Clerkship and Tutorial | 12 |
Hours | 27 | |
Total Hours | 130 |
1 | All courses can be completed in University 1, or an equivalent program, if students do not wish to extend their program of study. |
2 | Equivalent courses offered through the Université de Saint-Boniface may be used to satisfy program requirements. |
3 | If students complete BIOL 2410 and BIOL 2420, the additional 3 credit hours could be used toward the requirement for 3 credit hours of Science Electives. |
4 | Science Prerequisites. Students must meet the current Science prerequisites before registration for Science courses. See the Academic Calendar for the current course prerequisites. It is recommended the above prerequisites have been completed within the last five years. |
5 | Prerequisites for CHEM 1100: [one of Chemistry 40S (50%), CSKL 0100 (P), or the former CHEM 0900 (P)] and [one of Applied Mathematics 40S (50%), Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S (50%), the former Mathematics 40S (300) (50%), or a grade of "C" or better in MSKL 0100]. |
6 | Students must meet the University of Manitoba Written English and Mathematics Requirements with a University level course completed within the last 10 years, must be at the 1000 level (or higher) and with a minimum grade of C in each. It is strongly recommended that these courses be completed within the elective credits indicated above. |
Midwifery
This course provides students with an understanding of the midwifery model of care in remote, rural, and urban settings in Manitoba and contrasts this model with those in other Canadian jurisdictions and internationally. Students also learn about the historical context of midwifery and the issues related to the future of the midwifery profession in Canada, including Indigenous midwifery practices. This course introduces theories and models of teaching and learning as it relates to the health promotion of individuals, groups, and communities. Strategies for interpersonal communication and counseling are introduced.
(Lab required) This course provides an overview of the biochemical and microbiological concepts that underlie screening and diagnostic testing in the childbearing year. Content areas include practical applications of clinical chemistry, specimen collection, medical microbiology,and the interpretation of laboratory results.
This course introduces concepts of pharmacotherapeutics. It provides an overview of basic concepts in pharmacology and introduces therapeutics relevant to the pharmacological aspects of the practice of midwifery. Unifying concepts include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology, adverse reactions in pregnancy and lactation, and in the neonate. This course includes content related to traditional Indigenous midwifery practices.
(Lab required)This course provides students with fundamental theory, assessment skills, and psychomotor skills to support clinical practice in the normal childbearing year.
This clinical practice course enables students to apply the knowledge, skills and judgment related to the normal childbearing process to clinical practice. This course offers students the opportunity to reflect about and critically analyze clinical practice experiences and to share this analysis with their peers and instructors. This course will include content related to traditional Indigenous midwifery practices. This course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
(Lab required) This course provides an in-depth understanding of human reproduction with particular emphasis on intrinsic control mechanisms and extrinsic methods of regulation of reproduction. This course also provides the basis for the understanding of alterations from normal mechanisms of reproductive processes.
This week long intensive course provides students with a series of lectures and practical skills labs to build on clinical skills acquired in MDFY 2040 and MDFY 2090. This course expands on knowledge and skills related to intrapartum care such as, perineal repair, emergency skills, fetal health surveillance, ethical issues, and other relevant topics. Knowledge related to effective interprofessional consultation and communication is introduced. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: MDFY 2090.
This clinical practice experience focuses on preparing the student for their interprofessional placements. Students will be in midwifery clinical placements during the span of the course and complete the didactic part of this course online. This course expands on knowledge and skills related to variations in normal during the prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Knowledge related to effective interprofessional consultation and communication is reinforced. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
This clinical practice course provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills in the provision of culturally safe care in culturally diverse settings. The tutorial offers students the opportunity to reflect about and critically analyze clinical practice experiences and to share this analysis with their peers and instructors. This course includes content related to traditional Indigenous midwifery practices. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
This clinical practice course enables the student to advance their skills in the provision of care during the childbearing year in interprofessional clinical settings. The tutorial offers students the opportunity to reflect about and critically analyze clinical practice experiences and to share this analysis with their peers and instructors. This course includes content related to traditional Indigenous midwifery practices. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
This course enables the student to obtain knowledge related to all methods of newborn feeding and the evidence related to the outcomes of each method. Students will also learn about strategies for promotion and support of breastfeeding. This course also addresses policy issues related to breastfeeding in the context of family systems theory and feminist theory.
This course enables the student to engage in a critical analysis of ethical, professional and emerging trends in the profession of midwifery in Manitoba, Canada and the international context. This course includes content related to traditional Indigenous midwifery practices.
This clinical practice course provides students with the knowledge and skills to begin to manage pathological and high risk conditions of pregnancy, birth, and newborn care. The focus is on advanced assessment and intervention for clients requiring complex care during the childbearing year. This course will include content related to traditional Indigenous midwifery practices. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: MDFY 2090.
(Lab required) This course provides students with a series of lectures and practical skills labs to build on clinical skills acquired in previous MDFY courses. This course expands on knowledge and skills related to prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care with a focus on developing fundamental skills in managing complex care for the clients and newborns. Professional behaviour and interprofessional communication continues to be a focus. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
This clinical practice course enables the student to apply knowledge and skills related to the management of more complex and emergency care scenarios in the clinical setting. The focus is on the role of the primary midwife regarding more independent management, consultation and transfer related to these conditions. The tutorial offers students the opportunity to reflect about and critically analyze clinical practice experiences and to share this analysis with their peers and instructors. This course includes content related to traditional Indigenous midwifery practices. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
This clinical practice course enables the student to demonstrate entry-level competence as a primary care provider in midwifery practice. In this course students demonstrate independent decision-making and apply full range of their academic knowledge to professional practice. This course offers students the opportunity to reflect about and critically analyze clinical practice experiences as the primary care provider, and to share this analysis with their peers and instructors. This course includes content related to traditional Indigenous midwifery practices. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
This course provides students with knowledge of the social factors that enhance or diminish the health of individuals, families and communities. Students will also analyze the concept of client-centred care and its relevance in the practices of health care professionals. Registration is normally restricted to students in Year 2 of the BN program. May not be held with NURS 2516.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre or co-requisites: NURS 2500 and NURS 2520.
Equiv To: UCNN 2522
Mutually Exclusive: NURS 2516, UCNN 2516
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to locate and critically appraise nursing and health care literature, and to make decisions about how research knowledge can be transferred into nursing and health care practice. Registration is normally restricted to students in Year 3 of the program. May not be held with the former NURS 3210.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: NURS 2542.
Equiv To: UCNN 3550
Mutually Exclusive: NURS 3210
Faculty Academic Regulations
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Nursing Program
All admission requirements, application deadline dates and forms, are included in the Applicant Information Bulletin that is available from the Admissions Office website.
Applicants have the option of applying to study at the Fort Garry campus in Winnipeg or at Thompson or The Pas as part of the University of Manitoba Bachelor of Nursing Program Collaborative University College of the North Cohort.
Non-Nursing courses must be assessed as exact equivalents in order to meet the specific course requirements for admission. Only courses completed within 10 years prior to the date of admission to the College of Nursing will be considered for transfer credit.
NURS courses will be considered for evaluation and credit only if completed within 5 years prior to application/admission.
See “Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit”.
Students who fail the same NURS course twice, prior to applying to the College of Nursing, are ineligible for admission to the College of Nursing.
Course Requirements for Admission
All applicants must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in the following identified courses (or their equivalent) with a minimum grade of “C” in each course. All of the following pre-requisite courses used to meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing program must be transferrable for credit into the Bachelor of Nursing program. Non-nursing courses must be completed within 10 years and Nursing courses must be completed within 5 years of admission to the College of Nursing in order to be eligible for admission and advanced standing (transfer credit).
Course | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
BIOL 1410 | Anatomy of the Human Body | 3 |
One of the following: | 3 | |
Physiology of the Human Body | ||
Human Physiology 1 and Human Physiology 2 1 | ||
MBIO 1220 | Essentials of Microbiology | 3 |
or MBIO 3010 | Mechanisms of Microbial Disease | |
Science Electives | ||
9 credit hours | 9 | |
Electives | ||
12 credit hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 30 |
Electives
Any combination of the following courses/subjects for a total of 12 credits may be taken.
Course | Title | Hours |
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Social Sciences | ||
Humanities | ||
NURS 1500 | Preparing for Professional Nursing Education | 3 |
NURS/KIN 2610 | Health and Physical Aspects of Aging | 3 |
FMLY 2650 | The Social Aspects of Aging | 3 |
or REC 2650 | The Social Aspects of Aging | |
or SWRK 2650 | The Social Aspects of Aging |
1 | For students admitted with BIOL 2410 and BIOL 2420, the additional 3 credit hours can be used toward the requirement for 9 credit hours of Science Electives. |
All applicants to nursing must meet the University Written English and University Math requirements at a 1000 level or higher, a grade of "C" and completed within the last ten years.
The AGPA will be calculated on the most recent 45 credit hours (including repeated courses) of university level course work. If an applicant has less than 45 credit hours, the AGPA will reflect all credit hours completed (i.e. a minimum of 30 credit hours to a maximum of 45 credit hours). The AGPA is limited to course work taken within the 10 years prior to admission.
The minimum Adjusted GPA for admission to the College of Nursing is 2.5.
An AGPA higher than the minimum is recommended as admission may be competitive.
For more information see College of Nursing Applicant Information Bulletin.
Applicants with Previous Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Applicants who have previously completed a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent program in Canada or the United States are not eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program in the College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba. In exceptional circumstances, students may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants from Diploma and Degree Nursing Programs Category
Applicants who have attended but have not completed a nursing diploma or degree program, the completion of which would result in the graduate’s eligibility to write the NCLEX in order to qualify for registration to practice as a Registered Nurse, must meet admission requirements including the competitive AGPA in the year of application, apply for admission by the application deadline, and provide supplementary information, including the name of the Dean, Director, Head, or Coordinator of the Nursing Program in which the student was previously registered, and who will be contacted by the College of Nursing.
The Admissions and Advanced Standing Committee reserves the right to deny admission to the University of Manitoba Nursing program based on any of the supplementary information. Applicants who would be eligible to register in third or fourth year courses will be considered for admission only if space is available.
Appeals of decision are limited to the question of procedural regularity only. The merits of the decision are not subject to review.
Canadian Indigenous Category
The Canadian Indigenous Category will consider applicants who are Indigenous People of Canada only, including individuals of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit heritage. Applicants in this category must meet the minimum entrance requirements including a minimum AGPA of 2.5. Applicants must apply by the application deadline and also complete a supplementary application form that is available with the online application.
Appeals of decisions are limited to the question of procedural regularity only. The merits of the decision are not subject to review.
Provisional Admission
Non-Academic Admission Requirements
All successful applicants are admitted provisionally pending compliance with the non-academic admission requirements of the College of Nursing. Failure to meet the requirements by July 15 for Fall admission, November 15 for Winter admission, or March 15 for Summer admission may result in the offer of admission being revoked. Contact the College of Nursing to find further information about the Non-Academic Admission Requirements.
Any costs associated with the non-academic admission requirements are the responsibility of the applicant.
Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit
Advanced standing will be considered for non-nursing courses completed at any university, including the University of Manitoba, if completed within 10 years of admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program.
Nursing courses from any university, including the University of Manitoba, will be considered for advanced standing/transfer credit only if they have been completed within five years prior to admission to the College of Nursing.
See “Courses Completed at Recognized Universities other than the University of Manitoba" and course requirements for admission.
Advanced Standing: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Applicants who graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program from Assiniboine Community College or the Diploma in the Practical Nursing Program at University College of the North within five years of admission to the College of Nursing may be eligible for transfer credit. Applicants must meet admission requirements.
Criminal Record Check
Following their provisional admission to the program, applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check, by July 15 for Fall admission, November 15 for Winter admission, or March 15 for Summer admission.
A criminal conviction will not necessarily result in denial of admission to the College of Nursing. Criminal offences will be reviewed by a sub-committee of the Nursing Advance Standing and Admissions Committee for the implications of the conviction in view of the professional mandate to protect the public. Failure to disclose any criminal record will invalidate an applicant’s application and shall result in automatic expulsion from the College of Nursing if the applicant has been admitted.
The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) also requires that all graduates of an approved nursing education program who wish to practice nursing in this province disclose information about any conviction for an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada). The review process by the College of Nursing is independent of the review process conducted by the CRNM.
Child Abuse Registry Check
Following provisional admission to the program, applicants must provide a Child Abuse Registry Check by July 15 for Fall admission, November 15 for Winter admission, or March 15 for Summer admission. Apply for the Child Abuse Registry Check after April 1 and allow 4-8 weeks for processing.
Note: Any applicant on the Child Abuse Registry will be denied admission.
Adult Abuse Registry Check
Following provisional admission to the program, applicants must provide an Adult Abuse Registry check by July 15 for Fall admission, November 15 for Winter admission, or March 15 for Summer admission. Apply for the Adult Abuse Registry Check after April 1 and allow 4-8 weeks for processing.
Immunizations
Immunizations and tests will be provided at the College of Nursing. Students who are offered admission will be sent an Immune Status Consent Form & Student Information Form for completion due July 15 for Fall intake, November 15 for Winter intake, or March 15 for Summer intake. Previous immunization and testing records will be reviewed and students will be informed what additional items, if any, are required. Detailed information about the immunization requirements can be found on the website.
CPR Certification
CPR certification at the Health Care Provider (HCP) Level is a requirement for admission to the College of Nursing. Certification must be valid until the end of the academic year (i.e. April); therefore, should not be obtained before April 1st by applicants for either Fall, Winter, or Summer admission.
Respirator Mask Fit Testing
Students in the Bachelor of Nursing Program may be required to complete mask fit testing as part of their clinical placement(s). Mask fit testing will occur on an as-needed basis only, should the student be placed on a unit or in a setting where an N95 mask is required for patient care, and as determined by the clinical course leader and Director of Clinical Education.
Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses (BPRN)
Effective in Fall 2019, admission intake to the BPRN has been suspended.
All admission requirements for applicants who are already Registered Nurses are described in detail in an applicant information bulletin that includes application deadline dates and application forms. This material is available from the Admissions Office website.
Admission Requirements
- Graduation from an approved diploma of nursing education program;
- Current active practicing membership in a Canadian provincial or territorial association/college of registered nurses; and
- A minimum of 1125 hours of nursing experience will normally be required for selection.
Applicants will be provisionally admitted pending submission, by the published deadline, of the non-academic requirements: Criminal Record Search Certificate including Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Immunization, CPR Certification, Respirator Mask-Fit Testing, and PHIA training.
Failures in Nursing Courses
Students who fail the same Nursing course twice, prior to applying to the College of Nursing, are ineligible for admission to the College of Nursing.
Proof of Professional Registration
Active practicing membership must be maintained throughout the program in the Canadian jurisdiction under which the student is a practicing RN. Verification will be obtained annually from the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba by the College for returning Manitoba students.
Students from outside of Manitoba must submit proof of registration annually from the registering body to the College of Nursing.
After admission and at any time prior to completing the program, students with any changes to their active practicing status with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba or other Canadian jurisdiction in which they hold membership, (e.g., conditions placed on a registration or ineligibility for active practicing status), are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Such changes will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Failure to report a change in status may result in disciplinary action.
Transfer of Credit
University credits earned outside of nursing diploma programs or earned as part of an incomplete degree may be considered for transfer of credit. If a required course in the baccalaureate program was earned as part of a nursing diploma program or as part of another degree, an alternative course must be substituted. Transfer of credit will be considered for university level nursing courses completed within the five years prior to admission. Credit for previous nursing courses is not given if there is a lapse of five years or more from the last date of attendance in the program or if taken more than five years prior to admission. Credit for non-nursing courses taken at other universities over 10 years prior to admission will not be granted.
Graduates of the Red River College Diploma Nursing Accelerated Program (DNAP) (est. 2000) will receive 12 credit hours of advanced standing in the Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses (BPRN) for the following courses, provided a minimum grade of C+ was achieved in each course for transfer: NURS 3210, NURS 4220, and 6 credit hours of non-nursing electives. The Nursing courses must have been completed within five years, and the non-Nursing courses completed within 10 years, prior to admission to the College of Nursing. All remaining courses for the BPRN must be completed at the University of Manitoba in order to meet the residency requirement for the BPRN, unless the electives were completed at the University of Manitoba.
Transfer of Credit for Advanced Certificate Programs
No credit will be given for these certificates in the BPRN.
Bachelor of Midwifery Program
All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in an applicant information bulletin that is available from the Admissions Office website.
Registration in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program is restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Preference is given to Manitoba residents.
Course Requirements for Admission
All applicants must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in the following identified courses (or their equivalent) with a minimum grade of “C” in each course before entering the Bachelor of Midwifery Program. All required courses must be at a 1000 level, or higher.
Course | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1410 | Anatomy of the Human Body 1,2 | 3 |
One of the following: | 3-6 | |
Physiology of the Human Body 1,3 | ||
Human Physiology 1 and Human Physiology 2 | ||
MBIO 1220 | Essentials of Microbiology 1 | 3 |
or MBIO 3010 | Mechanisms of Microbial Disease | |
STAT 1000 | Basic Statistical Analysis 1 1,4 | 3 |
or STAT 1150 | Introduction to Statistics and Computing | |
CHEM 1100 | Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics 1,5 | 3 |
CHEM 1110 | Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity, and Chemical Properties 1 | 3 |
INDG 1200 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada 1 | 6 |
or INDG 1220 & INDG 1240 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 1 and Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 2 | |
Science Electives 1,4 | 3 | |
Social Sciences or Humanities Electives 1 | 3 | |
Written English and Mathematics Requirements 1,6 | ||
Total Hours | 30-33 |
1 | All courses can be completed in University 1, or an equivalent program, if students do not wish to extend their program of study. |
2 | Equivalent courses offered through the Université de Saint-Boniface may be used to satisfy program requirements. |
3 | If students complete BIOL 2410 and BIOL 2420, the additional 3 credit hours could be used toward the requirement for 3 credit hours of Science Electives. |
4 | Science Prerequisites. Students must meet the current Science prerequisites before registration for Science courses. See the Academic Calendar for the current prerequisites. It is recommended the above prerequisites have been completed within the last five years. |
5 | Prerequisites for CHEM 1100: [one of Chemistry 40S (50%), CSKL 0100 (P), or the former CHEM 0900 (P)] and [one of Applied Mathematics 40S (50%), Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S (50%), the former Mathematics 40S (300) (50%), or a grade of "C" or better in MSKL 0100]. |
6 | Students must meet the University of Manitoba Written English and Mathematics Requirements with a University level course completed within the last 10 years, must be at the 1000 level (or higher) and with a minimum grade of C in each. It is strongly recommended that these courses be completed within the elective credits indicated above. |
Selection criteria: 70% AGPA, 30% CASPer®
CASPer® (the Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal characteristics) is an eligibility requirement for all applicants. The Bachelor of Midwifery program requires the English CASPer® test.
Note: CASPer® shall not be used in the selection of registrants from the Canadian Indigenous applicant pool. However, all Indigenous students will be required to take the CASPer® test, but only those who want to be considered in the general applicant pool will the test score be used as part of the admissions calculation.
For more information about CASPer® and test inquires, please visit https://acuityinsights.com/.
Any inquires on the test should be directed to support@takecasper.com.
An adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) of at least 2.5 is required.
The AGPA will be calculated as follows: (0.3 x the core course average) plus (0.7 x the average of the most recent 45 credit hours).
The core course average will be calculated on the most recent attempts of the following courses:
Course | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1410 | Anatomy of the Human Body | 3 |
One of the following: | 3-6 | |
Physiology of the Human Body | ||
Human Physiology 1 and Human Physiology 2 | ||
MBIO 1220 | Essentials of Microbiology | 3 |
or MBIO 3010 | Mechanisms of Microbial Disease | |
INDG 1200 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | 6 |
or INDG 1220 & INDG 1240 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 1 and Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 2 |
The AGPA will be calculated on the most recent 45 credit hours (including repeated courses) of university level course work. If an applicant has less than 45 credit hours, the AGPA will reflect all credit hours completed (i.e. a minimum of 30 credit hours to a maximum of 45 credit hours). The AGPA is limited to course work taken within the 10 years prior to admission.
An AGPA higher than the minimum is recommended as admission may be competitive.
Courses Completed at Recognized Universities Other Than the U of M
Non-Midwifery and non-Nursing courses must be assessed as exact equivalents in order to meet the specific course requirements for admission. Only courses completed within 10 years prior to the date of admission to the program will be considered for transfer credit.
Midwifery and nursing courses will be considered for evaluation and credit only if completed within 5 years prior to admission.
Failures in Required Courses
Students who fail the same required MDFY or NURS course twice, prior to applying to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, are ineligible for admission to the program.
Applicants from Diploma and Degree Midwifery Programs Category
Applicants who have attended but have not completed a midwifery program, the completion of which would result in the graduate’s eligibility to write the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination (or equivalent) in order to qualify for registration to practice as a Registered Midwife, must meet admission requirements including the competitive AGPA in the year of application, apply for admission by the application deadline, and provide supplementary information, including the name of the Dean, Director, Head, or Coordinator of the Midwifery Program in which the student was previously registered. This individual will be contacted for further information.
The Advanced Standing and Admissions Committee reserves the right to deny admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program based on any of the supplementary information. Applicants who would be eligible to register in third or fourth year courses will be considered for admission only if space is available.
Appeals of decision are limited to the question of procedural regularity only. The merits of the decision are not subject to review.
Canadian Indigenous Category
The Canadian Indigenous Category will consider applicants who are Indigenous People of Canada only, including individuals of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit heritage. Applicants in this category must meet the minimum entrance requirements including a minimum AGPA of 2.5. Applicants must apply by the application deadline and also complete a supplementary application form that is available with the online application.
Appeals of decisions are limited to the question of procedural regularity only. The merits of the decision are not subject to review.
Provisional Admission - Non-Academic Admission Requirements
All successful applicants are admitted provisionally pending compliance with the non-academic admission requirements of the Bachelor of Midwifery Program. Failure to meet the requirements by July 15 will result in the offer of admission being revoked. Please refer to: Non-Academic Admission Requirements. Any costs associated with the non-academic admission requirements are the responsibility of the applicant.
Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit
Advanced standing will be considered for non-midwifery and non-nursing courses completed at any university, including the University of Manitoba and University College of the North, if completed within 10 years of admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery program.
Midwifery and nursing courses from any university, including the University of Manitoba and University College of the North, will be considered for advanced standing/transfer credit only if they have been completed within five years prior to admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program.
See also section on “Courses Completed at Recognized Universities other than the University of Manitoba.”
Criminal Record Check
Following their provisional admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, by July 15. As it can take up to 120 days to obtain these documents, it is recommended that applicants apply for the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search between April 1 and April 15 in the year of application.
A criminal conviction will not necessarily result in denial of admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program. Criminal offences will be reviewed by a sub-committee of the Advance Standing and Admissions Committee for the implications of the conviction in view of the professional mandate to protect the public. Failure to disclose any criminal record will invalidate an applicant’s application and shall result in automatic expulsion from the Bachelor of Midwifery Program if the applicant has been admitted.
The College of Midwives of Manitoba (CMM) may also require that all graduates of an approved midwifery education program who wish to practice midwifery in this province disclose information about any conviction for an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada).The review process by the Bachelor of Midwifery Program is independent of the review process conducted by the CMM.
Child Abuse Registry Check
Following provisional admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, applicants must provide a Child Abuse Registry check by July 15 for fall admission. Apply for the Child Abuse Registry check after April 1 and allow 4-8 weeks for processing.
Note any applicant on the Child Abuse Registry will be denied admission.
Adult Abuse Registry Check
Following provisional admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, applicants must provide an Adult Abuse Registry check by July 15 for fall admission. Apply for the Adult Abuse Registry check between after April 1 and allow 4-8 weeks for processing.
Immunization
Immunizations and tests will be provided at the College of Nursing. Students who are offered admission will be sent an Immune Status Consent Form & Student Information Form for completion due July 15 for Fall intake. Previous immunization and testing records will be reviewed and students will be informed what additional items, if any, are required. Detailed information about the immunization requirements can be found on the website.
CPR Certification
CPR certification at the Health Care Provider Level is a requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program. Certification must be valid until the end of the academic year (i.e., April); therefore, should not be obtained before April 1st of Year 2 of the Bachelor of Midwifery Program.
Respirator Mask Fit Testing
Students in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program may be required to complete mask fit testing as part of their clinical placement(s). Mask fit testing will occur on an as-needed basis only, should the student be placed on a unit or in a setting where an N95 mask is required for patient care, and as determined by the clinical course leader and Director of Midwifery.
Academic Regulations
Limited Access will not affect registration for the current Academic Year, which includes Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. See University Policy and Procedures – Repeat Course Policy – Section 2.5 (a) Limited Access.
The provisions of the General Academic Regulations, and the University Policies and Procedures, apply to all students. In addition, the College of Nursing has regulations and requirements, published below, that apply specifically to its students.
Following the regulations for all students, please see the regulations that are specific to each program.
Regulations for the Bachelor of Nursing Program
Students are obligated to be familiar with all regulations governing their continued progress in the program.
Security of Academic Records
The University’s policies regarding the security of student academic records are found in the University Policy and Procedures.
Registration Status in the Program
Students admitted to the Program must complete a minimum of 7 credit hours of course work in the College of Nursing in the Fall, Winter, or Summer term of their admission year.
Students at the Fort Garry campus in Winnipeg are expected to maintain contact with the program by registering in at least one nursing course during each consecutive Fall, Winter, and Summer term while they are enrolled in the Program.
Students who wish to interrupt their studies must apply in writing to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, for a Leave of Absence.
Once admitted to the College of Nursing, students must complete the final seven (7) terms of the Bachelor of Nursing Program within six (6) years. Extensions for program completion for students in good standing may be considered on a case by case basis by the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs.
Leave of Absence
Students wishing to interrupt their studies must submit a written request for a Leave of Absence, normally by June 1 for Fall Term, October 1 for Winter Term, or February 1 for Summer Term to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Later requests may be considered in exceptional circumstances. A Leave of Absence may normally be granted for a maximum period of one year. Requests for an extension to the Leave of Absence or for a subsequent Leave of Absence must be made in writing and will be subject to approval by the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs.
In order to return to the College of Nursing, students must submit a written request for reinstatement to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, no later than June 1 for Fall Term, October 1 for Winter Term, or February 1 for Summer Term. Requests for reinstatement will not normally be considered after June 1, October 1, or February 1 respectively. Students who do not apply for reinstatement by June 1, October 1, or February 1 will normally be considered as having left the Nursing program, and will be withdrawn from the College of Nursing.
Decisions made in response to requests for leaves of absence or reinstatement can be appealed to the College of Nursing Student Appeals Committee.
Leave of Absence status does not extend the program time limit outlined in the College of Nursing regulations. To maintain Leave of Absence status, and not be discontinued from the College of Nursing, students may not attend any other faculty or institution during the period in which the Leave of Absence is in effect. Students on a Leave of Absence will be subject to the same criminal record, Child Abuse Registry, and Adult Abuse Registry policies as students taking courses. At the time of requesting a return to studies, students may be required to provide a current self-declaration of a criminal record or a Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry, and Adult Abuse Registry check.
Students who attend another faculty or institution while on leave, or who have been withdrawn from the College of Nursing because they were not granted a Leave of Absence and did not take at least one Nursing course in Fall, Winter, or Summer Term, must re-apply through Admissions should they wish to return.
Residence Requirements
See the General Academic Regulations .
Transfer to Alternate Delivery Site within the Bachelor of Nursing Program
Students in the Program may apply for transfer to an alternate delivery site within the Program. The following minimum requirements must be met prior to consideration of transfer:
- there is an open position, as well as clinical placement availability, in the courses to which the student wishes to transfer; and
- the student is in good standing in the Program.
Should the above requirements be met, requests for transfer will only be considered based on compassionate grounds, such as extraordinary personal or family circumstances that would be alleviated by transfer. Such grounds may include illness of a close family member, or personal illness of significant magnitude requiring a move either to obtain treatment or to be near to a close family member. Requests for transfer based solely on financial hardship will not be considered.
Letters of request to transfer must be received by the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. The letter of request must outline the reason(s) for requesting the transfer.
Any costs associated with transfer are the responsibility of the student.
Requests for transfer should normally be submitted by:
- June 1st for requests for transfer for Fall term;
- October 1st for requests for transfer for Winter term; and
- February 1st for requests for transfer for Summer term.
Coursework and Evaluation
“0900” Level Courses
Credit will not be given for ”0900” courses.
University Mathematics and Written English Requirement
Students must satisfy the Written English requirement and Mathematics requirement prior to admission.
Prerequisite Deficiency
Students who enroll in courses provisionally pending satisfactory completion of pre- or co-requisites must, if unsuccessful, withdraw or amend their registration accordingly. The College of Nursing reserves the right to not send reminders of the requirement to withdraw.
Challenge for Credit
Students wishing to challenge a course for credit should contact a student advisor.
Supplemental Examinations or Tests
The College of Nursing does not permit supplemental examinations or tests.
Academic Progression
Students are required to obtain a minimum of “C” grade in every letter grade course, a “Pass” in every Pass/Fail course, and a Degree GPA of 2.5 to graduate. A final grade of “D” or “F” in a letter grade course or “Fail” in a Pass/Fail course taken to complete the degree requirement is considered a failure.
Academic assessments will be based on student performance in letter grade courses. The Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) will be calculated at the conclusion of each academic term in which the student has completed a minimum of 6 credit hours. Students who do not complete the minimum credit hours in one term will be assessed as “too few credit hours to assess.” These students will be assessed over two terms or more at the end of the term in which they reach the threshold of 6 credit hours.
The final term of the program (NURS 4580) will be excluded from assessment providing the student meets graduation requirements. Students are required to have a minimum Degree GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for graduation. Please refer to the website for details and procedures.
Good Academic Standing
A student with a TGPA of 2.5 or higher will be assessed “Faculty Minimum Met.”
Academic Warning
The first time a student's TGPA drops below 2.5, OR the student receives a final grade of “Fail” in a Clinical or Skills course a first time, the student will be placed on Academic Warning.
Academic Probation
A formal remediation plan will be mandatory when: The Student’s TGPA is below 2.5 the second time OR, the student received a grade of “Fail” in a Clinical or Skills course and the student has previously had a TGPA below 2.5 in one previous term, OR the student’s TGPA drops below 2.5 and the student has a “Fail” in a Clinical or Skills course a previous term.
Academic Suspension
A student will be placed on Suspension if: The student’s TGPA drops below 2.5 a third time OR, the student receives a grade of “Fail” in a Clinical or Skills course and has previously had a TGPA below 2.5 in 2 previous terms, OR the student’s TGPA drops below 2.5 for a second time and the student has a “Fail” in a Clinical or Skills course an additional previous term. The third time that a student's TGPA drops below 2.5, the student will be placed on Suspension.
Students who are suspended shall be ineligible to take any courses at the University of Manitoba or on a letter of permission for a minimum of eight and a maximum of 15 calendar months.
A student may apply for reinstatement on academic probation after the term of suspension has been completed.
Required to Withdraw
Students who have been permitted to return from Suspension and whose TGPA drops below 2.5 or receives a Grade of Fail in a Clinical or Skills course a fourth time will be Required to Withdraw. Students who are Required to Withdraw are ineligible for re-admission to the College of Nursing.
Dean’s Honour List
The Dean’s Honour list will be determined after each term of study. Students who achieve a minimum Term GPA of 3.75, and who are registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours will be placed on the Dean’s Honour List. Students who complete a course on a Letter of Permission may request to have these courses included in the assessment for Dean’s Honour List. Students with a grade of D, F, or “Fail” in that term will not be eligible for Dean’s Honour List.
Degree with Distinction
Students who achieve a Degree GPA of 3.8 and above based on the last 68 credit hours of course work, including Pass/Fail courses, will be eligible for a Degree with Distinction. Students with a grade of D, F, or “Fail” in the last 68 credit hours will not be eligible.
Voluntary Withdrawal
Students are allowed only one voluntary withdrawal per Nursing course in the College of Nursing.
Students who voluntarily withdraw from a Nursing course a subsequent time will have their withdrawal reversed and will be expected to complete the course. Students planning to withdraw from any course are advised to speak with a student advisor regarding the implications of this decision. Any financial implications will be the responsibility of the student.
Attendance
Regular attendance at class is expected of all students in all courses. Attendance in on-line courses will be interpreted as regular and consistent participation in the course.
Attendance in the clinical practice/laboratory portions of Nursing courses is mandatory to enable the student to satisfy the evaluative criteria of the theoretical and practical components of courses. Students absent from class or practice due to illness may be required to present a certificate of illness. This certificate must be signed by a recognized health care provider. Absence for compassionate reasons is considered on an individual basis. Where absence is involved, make-up time may be required.
A course leader may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by faculty regulations.
Debarment Policy
A student may be debarred from class, clinical practice, laboratories, and examinations by action of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs for persistent non-attendance, unsafe clinical practice, and/or failure to produce assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor. Once the debarment process has been initiated, the student will not be able to voluntarily withdraw from the course that is presently under investigation. Students so debarred will have failed that course.
Failures in Nursing Courses
Students will be permitted to repeat a nursing course only once following a failure. Withdrawal from the program will be required following a second failure in the same nursing course or any two clinical courses. Students who fail a Nursing course twice and are required to withdraw from the College of Nursing are ineligible for re-admission to the College of Nursing.
Clinical Absence
Bachelor of Nursing Program students returning following one year or more absence from clinical courses must complete a mandatory demonstration of psychomotor skills competency in the skills lab. Competency must be demonstrated prior to clinical attendance. Students should consult with a student advisor for instructions. Testing must be completed prior to July 1 (Fall Term), December 1 (Winter Term), or April 1 (Summer Term).
Failures in Clinical (Pass/Fail) Courses
Students who fail a clinical course will be required to accept a supportive learning contract prior to being given permission to register in another clinical course.
Failures in Clinical Course Rotations
Students who fail a rotation of a clinical course in which there are multiple rotations will be debarred from the course immediately following that rotation and will receive a final grade of ”Fail”. These students will not be permitted to voluntarily withdraw from the course following receipt of the failed grade.
Unsafe Clinical Practice Policy
The debarment policy will be invoked when the student demonstrates unsafe clinical practice. Unsafe clinical practice involves actions or behaviours which result in adverse effects or the risk of adverse effects to the health and well-being (psychological or physical) of the client, family, staff, faculty, or other students. Unsafe clinical practice is an occurrence, or a pattern of behaviour involving unacceptable risk.
Clinical Practice
Students enrolled in nursing courses with clinical practice components may not register for any other course during those designated clinical days. Nursing clinical practice may be scheduled during the morning, afternoon or evening. Weekends are also used for some sections in clinical courses.
All students must be registered in all clinical courses for both terms by the specified deadline. Failure to register by this date may prevent accommodation in a clinical course.
Transportation costs to clinical practice settings are the responsibility of the student.
Every effort will be made to accommodate eligible students who register for clinical courses during the initial registration period. However, spaces in clinical courses are dependent upon the availability of clinical sites, which are determined by health care agencies and the availability of clinical teachers. Therefore, the College cannot guarantee that all students who registered for the course can be accommodated.
Clinical Agency Requirements
The College of Nursing has contractual arrangements with the agencies in which students are placed for clinical practice. The contracts set out specific expectations regarding the preparation of students prior to their placement in any clinical site and their fitness to practice.
The College of Nursing assists the student to complete the following requirements and further information about how these requirements are met will be provided during Year 2 orientation or during NURS 0500.
- The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) Training
PHIA cards are required for clinical practice and will be checked at clinical sites - Electronic Patient Record Training
Students are required to complete EPR training prior to the first day of clinical practice.
Students who fail to complete the EPR training will not be able to attend clinical practice. - Immunizations
Once admitted to the College of Nursing, students are required to maintain an up-to-date immunization status. Deadlines for completion of required vaccines will be established for individual students as needed. Students should keep a copy of their immunization records and retrieve their immunization records from their files upon graduation.
Penalty for Non-Compliance with Immunization Policy
Returning students who do not comply with the deadlines for completion of their immunizations, will be placed on hold status, which blocks the student from the registration system. Students on hold will be permitted to register after all documentation has been received, but may not be able to register in some or all of the courses they had originally planned to take, and may experience a delay in completing the program. Hold status also prevents receipt of refunds or histories/transcripts from the Registrar’s Office, attending clinical practice, and graduation. - Mandatory Annual Influenza Vaccination
All undergraduate students in the College of Nursing are required to obtain an annual influenza vaccination and submit documentation confirming the vaccination by the published deadline.
Students who do not submit documentation of influenza vaccination by the published deadline may not participate in clinical practice courses. - Criminal Record Check
Some clinical practice sites require that students complete a current or additional Criminal Record Check prior to the first clinical practice day.
Prior to starting Year 4 Term 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing Program, all students must complete a current Criminal Record Check (deadline of July 15 for Fall Term, November 15 for Winter Term, and March 15 for Summer Term).
Students charged with or convicted of a criminal offence are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Failure to report a criminal offence may result in dismissal from the program. Criminal offences will be reviewed by the College of Nursing Professional Unsuitability Committee for the implications of the conviction in view of the professional mandate to protect the public. - Child Abuse Registry
Some clinical practice sites require that students complete a current or additional Child Abuse Registry check prior to the first clinical practice day.
Prior to starting Year 4 Term 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing Program, all students must complete a current Child Abuse Registry check (deadline of July 15 for Fall Term, November 15 for Winter Term, and March 15 for Summer Term).
Students listed on the Child Abuse Registry are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. A listing on the Child Abuse Registry or failure to report the listing will result in dismissal from the program. - Adult Abuse Registry
Some clinical practice sites require that students complete a current or additional Adult Abuse Registry check prior to the first clinical practice day.
Prior to starting Year 4 Term 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing Program, all students must complete a current Adult Abuse Registry check (deadline of July 15 for Fall Term, November 15 for Winter Term, and March 15 for Summer Term).
Students listed on the Adult Abuse Registry are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
All students are required to obtain certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider Level (Basic Life Support or BLS). Certification is to be done no earlier than April 1st and must be submitted by June 1st. Returning students, including those certified at the Instructor level, must recertify each year to ensure that their certification is valid for the entire year. Proof of re-certification must be submitted by June 1st annually to the Student Services Assistant or designate.
Penalty for Non-Compliance with CPR Policy
Returning students who do not comply with the deadlines for submission of the CPR re-certification, will be placed on hold status, which blocks the student from the registration system. Students on hold will be permitted to register after all documentation has been received, but may not be able to register in some or all of the courses they had originally planned to take, and may experience a delay in completing the program. Hold status also prevents receipt of refunds or histories/transcripts from the Registrar’s Office, attending clinical practice and graduation. - Respirator Mask Fit Testing
Students in the Bachelor of Nursing Program may be required to complete mask fit testing as part of their clinical placement(s). Mask fit testing will occur on an as-needed basis only, should the student be placed on a unit or in a setting where an N95 mask is required for patient care, and as determined by the clinical course leader and Director of Clinical Education.
Attire for Clinical Practice
All students are required to wear uniforms, name tags and crests during clinical courses, unless given specific instructions not to do so by the agency in which they are placed for clinical practice.
Professional Unsuitability By-Law
The Senate of the University has approved a by-law granting authority to the College to require a student to withdraw for reasons of professional unsuitability. A student may be required to withdraw from the College when, at any time, the College Council, through the Professional Unsuitability By-Law, believes the student to be unsuited for the profession of nursing, on general considerations of scholarship, professional fitness or professional conduct.
Copies of this by-law may be obtained from the website.
Disciplinary Appeal
Until the final disposition of a disciplinary appeal, students in the Bachelor of Nursing Program will not be permitted to attend clinical practice or the nursing skills laboratory. At the discretion of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing, students may be granted permission to attend the lecture component only of a nursing course(s) while awaiting a final disposition of an appeal currently in progress.
Regulations for the Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses (BPRN)
Students are obligated to be familiar with all regulations governing their continued progress in the program.
Security of Academic Records
The University’s policies regarding the security of student academic records are found in University Policies and Procedures.
Registration Status in the Program
Students admitted to the BPRN must complete a minimum of 3 credit hours of course work in the Fall or Winter term following admission. Admission will be revoked for students who do not complete at least 3 credit hours in their first or second term of study following admission.
Students are expected to maintain contact with the program by registering in at least one nursing course during each consecutive Fall and Winter term while they are enrolled in the Program.
Students who wish to interrupt their studies must apply in writing to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, for a Leave of Absence. Refer to section on Leave of Absence for further information.
Program Planning
Students are expected to meet with a Nursing Student Advisor prior to May 15 to plan their program for the upcoming year. Students who do not meet with the Nursing Student Advisor will be placed on hold status, which blocks the student from the registration system and prevents receipt of refunds or histories/transcripts from the Registrar's Office, and graduation.
Leave of Absence
BPRN students wishing to interrupt their studies must have completed a minimum of 3 credit hours of course work in the College of Nursing in the Fall or Winter term of their admission year. Students must submit a written Leave of Absence request to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Leave of Absence status does not extend the program time limit outlined in the College of Nursing regulations. To maintain a Leave of Absence status at the University of Manitoba, students may not attend any other post-secondary institution during the period in which the Leave of Absence is in effect. See Transfer of Credit.
Maximum Years for Completion
BPRN students have five (5) years to complete the program.
Reinstatement
Students who have withdrawn from the College of Nursing (interrupted their studies without requesting a Leave of Absence) must submit a written request for reinstatement to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs. The student advisor will inform the student of the appropriate procedure and advanced standing, if any, that the student may receive.
Note:
- the student who does not attend another faculty or institution and requests, within five years of voluntary withdrawal, to re-enter the College of Nursing will be advised to forward such a request to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs;
- the student who requests to return to the College of Nursing more than five years after withdrawal must re-apply;
- the student who has attended another faculty or an institution following withdrawal from Nursing must re-apply.
See Advanced Standing/Transfer of Credit. Note that the BPRN must be completed within five years, including time on a Leave of Absence.
Residence Requirements
Students are required to complete, with the minimum grade of “C” in each course, at least 32 credit hours of University of Manitoba courses. Of these courses, a minimum of 20 credit hours must be from among those offered by the College of Nursing.
Course Work and Evaluation
Supplemental Examinations or Tests
The College of Nursing does not permit supplemental examinations or tests.
“0900” Level Courses
Credit will not be given for ”0900” courses.
Prerequisite Deficiency
Students who enrol in courses provisionally pending satisfactory completion of pre- or co-requisites must, if unsuccessful, withdraw or amend their registration accordingly. The College of Nursing reserves the right to not send reminders of the requirement to withdraw.
Challenge for Credit
Students wishing to challenge a course for credit should contact a student advisor.
Proof of Professional Registration
Verification of registration of returning students will be obtained by the College of Nursing annually from the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM). Students not registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and continuing in the program must submit proof annually of active practicing status in the Canadian jurisdiction in which they hold membership.
After admission and at any time prior to completing the program, students with any changes to their active practicing status with the CRNM, or other Canadian jurisdiction in which they hold membership (e.g., conditions placed on a registration or ineligibility for active practicing status), are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Such changes will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Failure to report a change in status may result in disciplinary action.
Academic Progression
Students will be required to obtain a minimum of “C” grade (2.0) in every course, and a minimum Program GPA of 2.5 in order to graduate. A final grade of “D” in any course taken to complete the degree requirement is considered a failure and is not accepted by the College.
Students must have a minimum Degree GPA of 2.5 to proceed in the program. For further information, refer to: Academic Probation - Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses.
Dean's Honour List
Students who achieve a minimum Term GPA of 3.5, including courses taken on a Letter of Permission, and who are registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours, will be placed on the Dean’s Honour list. The Dean’s Honour list will be determined after each term of study.
Degree with Distinction
Students who obtain a Degree GPA of 3.8 and above in their program of studies will be eligible for a Degree with Distinction.
Academic Probation
Students will be assessed after the Winter term upon completion of a minimum of 18 credit hours. Students failing to achieve the minimum Degree GPA of 2.5 will be placed on probationary status.
Probationary students will be assessed at the end of the Winter term after completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours. Students failing to achieve the minimum Degree GPA of 2.5 will be placed on academic suspension.
Academic Suspension
A probationary student who does not achieve the minimum academic standing is required to withdraw from the College of Nursing with the status “academic suspension.” While suspended indefinitely, after one year's suspension the student may apply for reinstatement on academic probation.
To request reinstatement following academic suspension, the student should submit a written request before May 1 to the Chair, Student Appeals Committee, College of Nursing.
Voluntary Withdrawal
Students are allowed only one voluntary withdrawal per nursing course in the College of Nursing.
Students who voluntarily withdraw from a nursing course a subsequent time will have their withdrawal reversed and will be expected to complete the course. Students planning to withdraw from any course are advised to speak with a student advisor regarding the implications of this decision. Any financial implications will be the responsibility of the student.
Attendance
Regular attendance at class is expected of all students in all courses. Attendance in on-line courses will be interpreted as regular and consistent participation in the course. Attendance in the clinical practice/laboratory portions of nursing courses is mandatory to enable the student to satisfy the evaluative criteria of the theoretical and practical components of courses. Students absent from class or practice due to illness may be required to present a certificate of illness. This certificate must be signed by a recognized health care provider. Absence for compassionate reasons is considered on an individual basis. Where absence is involved, make-up time may be required.
A course leader may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by college regulations.
Debarment Policy
A student may be debarred from class, clinical practice, laboratories, and examinations by action of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs for persistent non-attendance, unsafe clinical practice, and/or failure to produce assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor. Once the debarment process has been initiated, the student will not be able to voluntarily withdraw from the course that is presently under investigation. Students so debarred will have failed that course.
Failures in Nursing Courses
Students will be permitted to repeat a nursing course only once following a failure. Withdrawal from the program will be required following a second failure in the same nursing course. Students who fail the same Nursing course twice and are required to withdraw from the College of Nursing are ineligible for re-admission to the College of Nursing.
Professional Unsuitability By-Law
The Senate of the University has approved a by-law granting authority to the College to require a student to withdraw for reasons of professional unsuitability. A student may be required to withdraw from the College when, at any time, the College Council, through the Professional Unsuitability By-Law, believes the student to be unsuited for the profession of nursing, on general considerations of scholarship, professional fitness or professional conduct.
Copies of this by-law may be obtained from the College of Nursing website.
Clinical Agency Requirements
Immunizations
Immunizations are a requirement mandated by the Regional Health Authorities.
New students enrolling in the BPRN must provide proof of current immunization by July 15. Once admitted to the College of Nursing, students are required to maintain an up-to-date immunization status. See Penalty for Non-Compliance of Immunization and CPR section. Students should keep a copy of their immunization records and retrieve their immunization records from their files upon graduation.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
All students must be certified at the Health Care Provider (HCP) Level. Newly admitted students must submit proof of certification to the Student Services Assistant or designate by July 15. Thereafter, registered nurses are to maintain current certification at the required level.
Penalty for Non-Compliance of Immunization and CPR
Students who do not comply with the deadlines for proof of current CPR and/or immunizations will be placed on hold status, which blocks the student from the registration system. Students on hold status will be permitted to register after all documentation has been received. Hold status also prevents receipt of refunds or histories/transcripts from the Registrar’s Office, attending clinical practice and graduation. Students who register after the initial registration period may not be able to register in some or all of the courses they had originally planned to take, and may experience a delay in completing the program.
Criminal Record Check/Child Abuse Registry Check/Adult Abuse Registry Check
Students are required to hold active registration with the CRNM which further requires a yearly self-declaration of any criminal charges or convictions. In addition, at any time prior to completing the BPRN (regardless of admission date), students charged with, or convicted of, a criminal offence or listed on the Child Abuse Registry or the Adult Abuse Registry are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Failure to report a criminal offence may result in dismissal from the program. Criminal offences will be reviewed by the College of Nursing for the implications of the conviction in view of the professional mandate to protect the public. A listing on the Child Abuse Registry or failure to report the listing will result in dismissal. In addition, please note that some clinical practice sites require that students complete a current or additional Criminal Record Check and/or a Child or Adult Abuse Registry check.
Name Tags
Students are required to wear a University of Manitoba, College of Nursing name tag during clinical/project courses when meeting with patients or clients.
Regulations for the Bachelor of Midwifery Program
Students are obligated to be familiar with all regulations governing their continued progress in the program.
Security of Academic Records
The University’s policies regarding the security of student academic records are found in the University Policy and Procedures.
Registration Status in the Program
Students admitted to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program are required to register for a 100% course load in each term of the program. Students who fail to complete course work in the year of admission must reapply.
Students must complete the BMP within 6 years from the time of commencement in the Program. Leaves of absence from the Program will not extend the program completion date for the student. Exceptions to this regulation may be considered on a case by case basis.
Student Registration with the College of Midwives of Manitoba
Each midwifery student must be registered with the College of Midwives of Manitoba at the end of Term 2, Year 2, in order to be eligible to register in MDFY 2090 in Term 3, Year 2 of the Program. Thereafter, students must register with the College of Midwives of Manitoba annually.
Penalty for Non-Compliance with the Student Registration with the College of Midwives of Manitoba Policy: Students who do not register with the College of Midwives of Manitoba as set out in the policy will be placed on hold.
Leave of Absence
Students wishing to interrupt their studies must submit a written request for a leave of absence, no later than June 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term or February 1 for Summer term, to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Later requests may be considered in exceptional circumstances. A leave of absence may normally be granted for a maximum period of one year. Leaves may be granted for paternity, illness, or for compassionate/personal reasons. Poor academic standing is not a valid reason for a leave to be granted. Requests for an extension to the leave of absence or for a subsequent leave of absence must be made in writing and will be subject to approval by the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs.
To return to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, students must submit a written request for reinstatement to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, no later than June 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term or February 1 for Summer term. Students who do not apply for reinstatement by June 1, October 1 or February 1 will normally be considered as having left the Program and will be withdrawn from the Program.
Prior to registration of any clinical course, a student is required to complete the mandatory Return to Clinical Placement Module and submit proof completion. Additionally, submission of a Fitness to Practice form may be required dependent on student circumstance.
Decisions made in response to requests for leaves of absence or reinstatement can be appealed to the College of Nursing Student Appeals Committee.
Leave of absence status does not extend the program time limit outlined in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program regulations. To maintain leave of absence status, and not be discontinued from the Program, students may not attend any other faculty or institution during the period in which the leave of absence is in effect. Students on a leave of absence will be subject to the same criminal record, child abuse registry, and adult abuse registry policies as students taking courses. At the time of requesting a return to studies, students will be required to provide a current non-academic requirements.
Residence Requirements
To qualify for graduation from the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, students must complete a minimum of 2 years of study at the University of Manitoba.
Coursework and Evaluation
“0900” Level Courses
Credit will not be given for “0900” courses.
University of Manitoba Mathematics and Written English Requirement
All students must meet the Written English and Mathematics requirements prior to admission.
Prerequisite Deficiency
Students who enroll in courses provisionally pending satisfactory completion of pre- or co-requisites must, if unsuccessful, must withdraw or amend their registration accordingly. The Bachelor of Midwifery Program reserves the right to not send reminders of the requirement to withdraw.
Challenge for Credit
Students wishing to challenge a course for credit should contact a Student Advisor.
Supplemental Examinations or Tests
The Bachelor of Midwifery Program does not permit supplemental examinations, tests, or assignments.
Academic Progression
Students are required to obtain a minimum of “C” grade (2.0) in every course, and a Degree GPA of 2.5 in order to graduate. A final grade of “D” in a standard grade course or “Fail” in a Pass/Fail course taken to complete the degree requirement is considered a failure.
Students shall be evaluated at the conclusion of each academic term in which they receive a final grade in a minimum of 6 credit hours of course work. Students who do not complete the minimum credit hours in one term will be assessed on the combined course work over two terms or more when they reach the threshold of 6 credit hours.
The final term of the Bachelor of Midwifery Program will be excluded from assessment providing the student meets graduation requirements. Students are required to have a minimum Program GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for graduation.
Good Academic Standing
A student with a TGPA of 2.5 or higher, and no failed courses, will be assessed “Faculty Minimum Met”
Academic Warning
A student will receive an Academic Warning if:
- the student’s TGPA drops below 2.5 a first time, OR
- the student receives a grade of “Fail” a first time
Academic Probation
A student will be placed on Academic Probation if:
- The student’s TGPA drops below 2.5 a second time, OR
- The student received a grade of “Fail” and the student has previously had a TGPA below 2.50 in one previous term, OR
- The student’s TGPA drops below 2.50 and the student has a “Fail” in a previous term
A formal remediation plan will be mandatory for students on academic probation
Academic Suspension
A student will be placed on Suspension if:
- The student’s TGPA drops below 2.5 a third time, OR
- The student receives a grade of “Fail” and the student has previously had a TGPA below 2.50 in two previous terms, OR
- The student’s TGPA drops below 2.50 for a second time and the student has a “Fail” in an additional previous term
Students who are suspended shall be ineligible to take any courses at the UM; or on a letter of permission for a minimum of eight, and a maximum of 16, calendar months.
A student may apply for reinstatement on academic probation after the term if suspension has been completed.
Required to Withdraw
Students who have been permitted to return from Suspension and whose TGPA drops below 2.5, or receives a grade of “Fail” will be Required to Withdraw. Students who are Required to Withdraw are ineligible for re-admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program.
Dean’s Honour List
The Dean’s Honour list will be determined after each term of study. Students who achieve a minimum Term GPA of 3.75, and who are registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours will be placed on the Dean’s Honour List. Students who complete a course on a Letter of Permission may request to have these courses included in the assessment for Dean’s Honour List. Students with a grade of D, F, or “Fail” in that term will not be eligible for Dean’s Honour List.
Degree with Distinction
Students who achieve a Degree GPA of 3.8 and above based on the last 68 credit hours of course work, including Pass/Fail courses, will be eligible for a Degree with Distinction. Students with a grade of D, F, or “Fail” in the last 68 credit hours will not be eligible.
Voluntary Withdrawal
Students are permitted only one voluntary withdrawal per required course in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program. Students who voluntarily withdraw from the same course a second time will have their withdrawal reversed and will be expected to complete the course. Students planning to withdraw from any course are advised to speak with a student advisor regarding the implications of this decision. Any financial implications will be the responsibility of the student.
Attendance
Attendance at all courses in the BMP is expected of all students. This includes online courses, where attendance will be interpreted as regular and consistent participation in the course. Students absent from class or practice due to illness or a family medical emergency must notify their course leaders and the Program Director as soon as possible.
At the discretion of the Director, Bachelor of Midwifery Program, documentation confirming the reason for the absence may be requested. In the case of an illness, the student may be required to present a certificate of illness signed by a health care provider. Absence for compassionate reasons will be considered on an individual basis by the Director, Bachelor of Midwifery Program.
Students who miss classes for any reason are responsible for taking the initiative to ensure that they have achieved the learning outcomes set out for that class. Where absence involves clinical/clerkship courses, make-up time may be required if it can be arranged.
Debarment Policy
A student may be debarred from any course or examination in the BMP by action of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs for persistent non-attendance which does not meet the exceptions set out in the attendance policy. Once the debarment process has been initiated, the student will not be able to voluntarily withdraw from the course that is under investigation. Students so debarred will have failed that course.
Failures in Required Courses
Students in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program will be required to withdraw from the Program following a second failure in the same course (theory or clinical/clerkship) or one failure in any two clinical/clerkship courses. Students who are required to withdraw under this regulation are ineligible for re-admission to the Program
Clinical Absence
Refer to section on attendance.
Failures in Clinical/Clerkship Courses
Students who fail a clinical/clerkship course will be required to accept a supportive learning contract prior to being given permission to register in another clinical/clerkship course.
Unsafe Clinical Practice Policy
Unsafe clinical practice is defined as an occurrence, or a pattern of behaviour in the clinical setting that creates unacceptable risk to others. It involves actions or behaviours which result in adverse effects or the risk of adverse effects to the psychological or physical health and well-being of the client, family, staff, faculty, or other students.
A student will be debarred from a clinical/clerkship by action of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs if their conduct in clinical practice is assessed as being consistent with the definition of unsafe clinical practice set out in the policy. Once the debarment process has been initiated, the student will not be able to voluntarily withdraw from the course that is under investigation. Students so debarred will have failed that course.
Clinical Practice
Students enrolled in midwifery clinical/clerkship and tutorial courses may not register for any non-required or elective courses during that term. Students will be required to be available 24 hours per day, including weekends, for clinical/clerkship courses.
Students in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program must accept clinical placements in any location in Manitoba arranged for them by the Program. All costs associated with clinical placements, including, but not limited to transportation, parking, accommodation, and meal costs are the responsibility of the student.
Clinical Agency Requirements
The Bachelor of Midwifery Program has contractual arrangements with the agencies in which students are placed for clinical practice. The contracts set out specific expectations regarding the preparation of students prior to their placement in any clinical site and their fitness to practice.
- Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) Training
Students are required to complete a workshop to qualify for the PHIA card prior to their first day in clinical practice. Students must have their PHIA card with them at all times while in clinical practice.
Students who fail to produce their PHIA card while in clinical practice will be required to leave the practice setting until such time as they can produce the card.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Workshop (NVCI)
Students are required to complete the NVCI workshop prior to their first day of clinical practice.
Students who fail to complete the NVCI workshop will not be able to attend clinical practice.
- Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Training
Students are required to complete EPR training prior to the first day of clinical practice.
Student who fail to complete the EPR training will not be able to attend clinical practice.
- Immunizations
Once admitted to the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, students are required to maintain an up-to-date immunization status. Deadlines for completion of required vaccines will be established for individual students as needed. Students should keep a copy of their immunization records and retrieve their immunization records from their files upon graduation.
Penalty for Non-Compliance with Immunization Policy
Returning students who do not comply with the deadlines for completion of their immunizations will be placed on hold status, which blocks the student from the registration system. Students on hold will be permitted to register in mid-August after all documentation has been received. Students who register in mid-August may not be able to register in some or all of the courses they had originally planned to take, and may experience a delay in completing the program. Hold status also prevents receipt of refunds or histories/transcripts from the Registrar’s Office, attending clinical practice, and graduation.
- Mandatory Annual Influenza Vaccination
All Bachelor of Midwifery Program students are required to obtain an annual influenza vaccination and submit documentation confirming the vaccination by the published deadline.
Students who do not submit documentation of flu vaccination by the published deadline may not participate in clinical practice courses in Winter Term. - Criminal Record Check
Some clinical practice sites require that students complete a current or additional Criminal Record Check prior to the first clinical practice day.
Students charged with or convicted of a criminal offence are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Failure to report a criminal offence may result in dismissal from the program. Criminal offences will be reviewed by the Bachelor of Midwifery Program Professional Unsuitability Committee for the implications of the conviction in view of the professional mandate to protect the public.
- Child Abuse Registry
Students charged with or convicted of child abuse are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Failure to report this information may result in dismissal from the Program. Child abuse charges will be reviewed by the Bachelor of Midwifery Program Professional Unsuitability Committee for the implications in view of the professional mandate to protect the public.
A listing on the Child Abuse Registry or failure to report the listing will result in dismissal from the program
- Adult Abuse Registry
Students charged with or convicted of adult abuse are required to report this information to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing. Failure to report this information may result in dismissal from the program. The adult abuse charge or conviction will be reviewed by the Bachelor of Midwifery Program Professional Unsuitability Committee for the implications in view of the professional mandate to protect the public
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
All students are required to obtain certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider Level (Basic Life Support or BLS). Returning students, including those certified at the Instructor level, must recertify in April/May each year to ensure that their certification is valid for the entire academic year. Proof of re-certification must be submitted annually by June 1 to the Student Services Assistant or designate.
Penalty for Non-Compliance with CPR Policy
Returning students who do not comply with the deadlines for submission of the CPR re-certification will be placed on hold status, which blocks the student from the registration system. Students on hold will be permitted to register in mid-August after all documentation has been received. Students who register in mid-August may not be able to register in some or all of the courses they had originally planned to take, and may experience a delay in completing the program. Hold status also prevents receipt of refunds or histories/transcripts from the Registrar’s Office, attending clinical practice and graduation.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate (NRP)
All students are required to obtain certification in neonatal resuscitation annually. Proof of re-certification must be submitted annually by June 1 to the Student Services Assistant or designate.
Penalty for Non-Compliance with the Neonatal Resuscitation Policy
Returning students who do not comply with the deadline will be placed on hold status, which blocks the student from the registration system. Students on hold will be permitted to register in mid-August after all documentation has been received. Students who register in mid-August may not be able to register in some or all of the courses they had originally planned to take, and may experience a delay in completing the program. Hold status also prevents receipt of refunds or histories/transcripts from the Registrar’s Office, attending clinical practice, and graduation.
- Respirator Mask Fit Testing
Mask-fit test cards are required for clinical practice and will be checked at clinical sites
Students who fail to produce their mask fit card while in clinical practice will be required to leave the practice site until such time as they can produce the card
- Emergency Skills Certification
All students are required to obtain certification in Emergency Skills prior to registration in MDFY 4100: Clerkship and Tutorial in Term 2, Year 4 of the Program. Proof of this certification must be submitted by June 1 to the Student Services Assistant or designate.
Penalty for Non-Compliance with the Emergency Skills Certification Policy
Returning students who do not comply with the deadline will be placed on hold status, which blocks the student from the registration system. Students on hold will be permitted to register in mid-August after all documentation has been received. Students who register in mid-August may not be able to register in some or all of the courses they had originally planned to take, and may experience a delay in completing the program. Hold status also prevents receipt of refunds or histories/transcripts from the Registrar’s Office, attending clinical practice, and graduation.
Attire for Clinical Practice
All students are required to wear professional attire and name tags during clinical courses unless given specific instructions not to do so by the agency in which they are placed for clinical practice.
Students may be required to leave their clinical placement at the discretion of their preceptor(s) if they do not adhere to the policy.
Professional Unsuitability By-Law
The Senate of the University of Manitoba has approved a by-law granting authority to the College to require a student to withdraw for reasons of professional unsuitability. A student may be required to withdraw from the Bachelor of Midwifery Program when, at any time, the College Council, through the Professional Unsuitability By-Law, believes the student to be unsuited for the profession of midwifery, on general conditions of scholarship, professional fitness or professional conduct.
Copies of this by-law may be obtained on the College of Nursing website.
Continuance in Clinical Practice Pending the Results of a Disciplinary Appeal
At the discretion of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing, students may be denied permission to attend clinical/clerkship courses in which they are registered until the final disposition of a disciplinary appeal is determined.
Courses Available to Students in Other Faculties
Students registered in faculties other than Nursing may take the following NURS courses without College permission:
Course | Title | Hours |
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NURS 2100 | Introduction to Family Caregiving Across the Lifespan | 3 |
NURS 2200 | Selected Topics in Aging and Health | 3 |
NURS 3330 | Women and Health | 3 |
NURS 3400 | Men's Health: Concerns, Issues and Myths | 3 |
NURS 4520 | Professional Foundations 5: Interprofessional and Collaborative Practice | 3 |
Note:
These courses are not intended for first year students.
- Introduction
- Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
- Course Identification
- Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
- Academic Evaluation
- Academic Integrity
- Appeals of Grades
- Attendance and Withdrawal
- Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
- Final Examinations
- Hold Status
- Graduation and Convocation
- Personal Information
Introduction
This chapter contains the regulations and requirements that apply to all students, regardless of faculty or school.
Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements. These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar. Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs; these are available from the faculty or school.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration. Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.
Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
Residence Requirements For Graduation
Each faculty and school recommends to the Senate the number of credit hours each student must complete in order to graduate from its programs. Senate also requires each student to complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba -- this is called the “residence requirement.”
Unless otherwise stated in faculty and school chapters, the minimum residence requirement of the University of Manitoba is the work normally associated with one year in the case of programs of three years’ duration, and two years for programs of four years’ duration. Some faculties and schools may have additional residence requirements specified in their program regulations. However, in all cases, the residence requirement is assessed following an appraisal of the educational record of the student applying to transfer credits from another institution or applying to earn credits elsewhere on a letter of permission. The residence requirement is not reduced for students whose “challenge for credit” results in a passing grade.
University English and Mathematics Requirements for Undergraduate Students
All students are required to complete, within the first 60 credit hours of their programs, a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in mathematics.
Some degree programs have designated specific written English and mathematics courses to fulfil this requirement.
Price Faculty of Engineering have their own written English requirements.
Some degree programs require that the written English and/or mathematics requirements be completed prior to admission.
See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.
Exemptions to the Written English and Mathematics Requirement
- All students with completed baccalaureate degrees and who transfer into any program to which these requirements apply.
- Registered Nurses entering the Bachelor of Nursing Program for Registered Nurses.
- Students admitted before the 1997-98 Regular Session.
- Written English exemption only: Students transferring from Université de Saint-Boniface who have completed a written French requirement (at the university) before transferring to the University of Manitoba will be deemed to have met the written English requirement.
Approved English and Mathematics Courses
A complete list of all courses which satisfy the university written English and mathematics requirement is provided below. (When searching for courses in Aurora, students may search Course Attributes for courses that satisfy the written English and Mathematics requirements).
Note that some programs may restrict the choice of English or Mathematics courses. See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.
Written English Courses
Course | Title | Hours |
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AGRI 2030 | Technical Communications | 3 |
ANTH 1520 | 3 | |
ANTH 2020 | Relatedness in a Globalizing World | 3 |
ANTH 3330 | 3 | |
ARTS 1110 | Introduction to University | 3 |
ASIA 1420 | Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B) | 3 |
ASIA 1430 | Asian Civilization from 1500 (B) | 3 |
CATH 1190 | Introduction to Catholic Studies | 3 |
CATH 2010 | Literature and Catholic Culture 1 | 3 |
CATH 2020 | Literature and Catholic Culture 2 | 3 |
CLAS 2612 | Greek Literature in Translation | 3 |
CLAS 2622 | Latin Literature in Translation | 3 |
ENGL 0930 | English Composition | 3 |
ENGL 0940 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL 1XXX | All English courses at the 1000 level | |
ENGL 2XXX | All English courses at the 2000 level | |
ENGL 3XXX | All English courses at the 3000 level | |
ENGL 4XXX | All English courses at the 4000 level | |
ENVR 2810 | Environmental Critical Thinking and Scientific Research | 3 |
FAAH 2930 | Writing about Art | 3 |
FILM 2280 | Film and Literature | 6 |
FORS 2000 | Introductory Forensic Science | 3 |
GEOG 2900 | Geography of Canadian Prairie Landscapes (A) | 3 |
GEOL 3130 | Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences | 3 |
GMGT 1010 | Business and Society | 3 |
GMGT 2010 | Business Communications | 3 |
GPE 2700 | Perspectives on Global Political Economy | 3 |
GRMN 1300 | Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C) | 3 |
GRMN 1310 | Love in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
GRMN 2120 | Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present (C) | 3 |
GRMN 2130 | Introduction to German Culture from the Beginnings to 1918 (C) | 3 |
GRMN 2500 | Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) | 3 |
GRMN 2510 | German Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm to Hollywood (C) | 3 |
GRMN 2520 | Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance (C) | 3 |
GRMN 2530 | My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
GRMN 3262 | Representations of the Holocaust in English Translation (C) | 3 |
GRMN 3270 | Studies in Contemporary German Cinema (C) | 3 |
GRMN 3282 | Sex, Gender and Cultural Politics in the German-Speaking World in English Translation (C) | 3 |
GRMN 3390 | German Representations of War (C) | 3 |
GRMN 3510 | Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) | 3 |
GRMN 3530 | Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies (C) | 3 |
HIST 1XXX | All History courses at 1000 level | |
HIST 2XXX | All History courses at 2000 level | |
HNSC 2000 | Research Methods and Presentation | 3 |
HYGN 1340 | Communications | 2 |
INDG 2020 | The Métis in Canada | 3 |
INDG 2110 | Introduction to Indigenous Community Development | 3 |
INDG 2530 | Introduction to Indigenous Theory | 3 |
KPER 2120 | Academic Skills in Kinesiology and Recreation Management | 3 |
LABR 1260 | Working for a Living | 3 |
LABR 1290 | Labour Unions and Workers' Rights in Canada | 3 |
LABR 2200 | Labour History: Canada and Beyond (C) | 3 |
LABR 2300 | Workers, Employers and the State | 3 |
LABR 4510 | Labour Studies Field Placement Seminar | 3 |
LAW 1540 | Legal Methods | 5 |
LAW 2650 | Introduction to Advocacy | 3 |
LING 2740 | Interpretation Theory | 3 |
PHIL 2612 | A Philosophical History of Science | 3 |
PHIL 2614 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
PHIL 2790 | Moral Philosophy | 6 |
PHIL 3220 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
POL 1900 | Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland | 3 |
POL 2600 | Polish Culture until 1918 | 3 |
POL 2610 | Polish Culture 1918 to the Present | 3 |
POL 2660 | Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture | 3 |
POLS 1502 | Introduction to Political Studies | 3 |
PSYC 2500 | Elements of Ethology | 3 |
PSYC 3380 | Nature, Nurture and Behaviour | 3 |
PSYC 4520 | Honours Research Seminar | 6 |
RLGN 1440 | Evil in World Religions | 3 |
RLGN 2032 | Introduction to the Study of Religion | 3 |
RLGN 2036 | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
RLGN 2052 | Conservative Christianity in the United States | 3 |
RLGN 2112 | Medicine, Magic, and Miracle in the Ancient World | 3 |
RLGN 2116 | Cognitive Science and Religion | 3 |
RLGN 2140 | Introduction to Judaism | 3 |
RLGN 2160 | Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/"Old Testament") | 3 |
RLGN 2162 | Great Jewish Books | 3 |
RLGN 2170 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
RLGN 2222 | The Supernatural in Popular Culture | 3 |
RLGN 2590 | Religion and Social Issues | 3 |
RLGN 2770 | Contemporary Judaism | 3 |
RLGN 3102 | Myth and Mythmaking: Narrative, Ideology, Scholarship | 3 |
RLGN 3280 | Hasidism | 3 |
RUSN 1400 | Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation | 3 |
RUSN 1410 | Love in Russian Culture in English Translation | 3 |
RUSN 2280 | Russian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
RUSN 2290 | Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
RUSN 2310 | Exploring Russia through Film | 3 |
RUSN 2410 | Russian Literature after Stalin | 3 |
RUSN 2600 | Special Topics in Russian Culture in English Translation | 3 |
RUSN 2740 | Literature and Revolution | 3 |
RUSN 3770 | Tolstoy | 3 |
SLAV 3530 | Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies | 3 |
SOC 3100 | Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research | 6 |
SOC 3350 | Feminism and Sociological Theory | 3 |
UKRN 2200 | Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals | 3 |
UKRN 2410 | Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience | 3 |
UKRN 2590 | Ukrainian Literature and Film | 3 |
UKRN 2600 | Special Topics in Ukrainian Studies | 3 |
UKRN 2770 | Ukrainian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
UKRN 2780 | Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
UKRN 2820 | Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture | 3 |
UKRN 3970 | Women and Ukrainian Literature | 3 |
WOMN 1500 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities | 3 |
WOMN 1600 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences | 3 |
WOMN 2560 | Women, Science and Technology | 3 |
WOMN 3520 | Transnational Feminisms | 3 |
Mathematics Courses
Course | Title | Hours |
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AGRI 2400 | Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences | 3 |
ECON 2040 | Quantitative Methods in Economics | 3 |
FA 1020 | Mathematics in Art | 3 |
GEOG 3810 | Quantitative Research Methods in Geography (TS) | 3 |
MATH 1XXX | All Mathematics courses at 1000 level | |
MATH 2XXX | All Mathematics at 2000 level | |
MATH 3XXX | All Mathematics at 3000 level | |
MATH 4XXX | All Mathematics at 4000 level | |
MUSC 3230 | Acoustics of Music | 3 |
PHIL 1300 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
PHIL 2200 | Intermediate Logic | 3 |
PHYS 1020 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
PHYS 1030 | General Physics 2 | 3 |
PSYC 2260 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
SOC 2294 | Understanding Social Statistics | 3 |
STAT 1XXX | All Statistics courses at 1000 level | |
STAT 2XXX | All Statistics courses at 2000 level | |
STAT 3XXX | All Statistics courses at 3000 level | |
STAT 4XXX | All Statistics courses at 4000 level |
Course Identification
Credit Hours (Cr.Hrs.)
Each faculty and school develops courses for its degree credit programs, subject to Senate approval, and assigns a credit hour value to each course.
The credit hours for a course are expressed as a number associated with the course which indicates its relative weight. There is a correlation between class hours and credit hours (i.e. 6 credit hours = 3 hours a week, two terms; and 3 credit hours = 3 hours a week, one term).
For the purposes of registration, courses taught over both the Fall and Winter Terms have been divided into two parts. The credit hour value of the course are divided equally and applied to each part of the course. For example: for a six credit hour spanned course each of the Fall and Winter Term parts of the course will be assigned the value of three credit hours. Students registering for term spanning courses will receive one grade for the course and only when the second part is completed. The course grade will be applied to both the Fall and Winter parts of the course.
Prerequisite and Co-requisite Courses
Prerequisite: If a course is prerequisite for a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to begin the second course. To determine whether or not a course has a prerequisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course. Normally, a minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses listed as prerequisites, except as otherwise noted in the course descriptions.
For some courses, the prerequisite may be completed before registering for the second course or may be taken concurrently with the second course. To determine if a course may be taken concurrently, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.
Co-requisite: If a first course is a co-requisite for a second course, the first course must be completed in the same term as the second course. To determine if a course has a co-requisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.
Course Numbers
First Two to Four Characters
The two, three or four characters in every course number are a shortened version of the subject of the course.
Last Four Digits
At the University of Manitoba the last four digits of the course number reflect the level of contact with the subject.
For example:
ECON 1210
ECON is the code for Economics.
1210 indicates that it is an introductory or entry level course.
If the course requires a laboratory, this will be shown following the credit hours immediately following the title.
For example:
BIOL 3242 (lab required)
The 2000, 3000, 4000 course numbers indicate the second, third, and fourth levels of university contact with a subject.
Numbers in the 5000 range are normally associated with pre-Master’s work or courses in the Post Baccalaureate Diploma and the Post-Graduate Medical Education programs.
Courses numbered 6000-8000 are graduate courses of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Course numbers in the 9000 series are used to identify courses taken at the University of Winnipeg by students in the University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg Joint Master’s Programs. The 9000 numbers do not indicate the level of the course taken (see Graduate Calendar or University of Winnipeg Calendar).
In most cases, some correlation exists between the course number and a student's year of study; that is, students in the third year of a program will generally carry course loads comprised primarily of 3000-level courses.
Other course numbering information
Courses with numbers that end in 0 or an even number are taught in English, most of which are offered on the Fort Garry or Bannatyne campuses or through Distance and Online Education.
Courses with numbers that end in odd numbers are taught in French at Université de Saint-Boniface.
Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
Introduction
Final grades in most courses are expressed as letters, ranging from F, to A+ the highest. A grade of D is the lowest passing grade, however the minimum grade required to use a course as credit toward a degree or diploma program may be set higher by a faculty or school. Refer to faculty and school regulations. Each letter grade has an assigned numerical value which is used to calculate grade point averages. Grading scales used to determine the final letter grade may vary between courses and programs.
Some courses are graded on a pass/fail basis and because no numerical value is assigned to these courses, they do not affect grade point averages. Courses graded in this way are clearly identified in course descriptions and program outlines.
The Letter Grade System
Letter Grade | Grade Point Value | Description |
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A+ | 4.5 | Exceptional |
A | 4.0 | Excellent |
B+ | 3.5 | Very Good |
B | 3.0 | Good |
C+ | 2.5 | Satisfactory |
C | 2.0 | Adequate |
D | 1.0 | Marginal |
F | 0 | Failure |
P | Pass | |
S | Standing |
The grade of “D” is regarded as marginal in most courses by all faculties and schools. It contributes to decreasing a term, degree or cumulative Grade Point Average to less than 2.0. Courses graded “D” may be repeated for the purpose of improving a GPA. Note that some faculties and schools consider a grade of “D” as unacceptable and will not apply the course toward the program as credit. In most cases the course will need to be repeated to attain the acceptable grade. Refer to faculty and school regulations.
Calculation of Grade Point Average
The University of Manitoba will report cumulative and term grade point averages for all students through Aurora Student.
Please also refer to the Grade Point Averages Policy found in the University Policies and Procedures..
Quality Points
The quality points for a course are the product of the credit hours for the course and the grade point obtained by the student; e.g., 3 credit hours with a grade of “B” (3.0 points) = 3 credit hours x 3.0 = 9.0 quality points.
Quality Point Total
The quality point total is the sum of quality points accumulated as students proceed through their program of studies.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The grade point average (GPA) is the quality point total divided by the total number of credit hours.
Example:
Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
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Course 1 | 3 | B | 3 | 9 |
Course 2 | 3 | B+ | 3.5 | 10.5 |
Course 3 | 3 | C+ | 2.5 | 7.5 |
Course 4 | 3 | B | 3 | 9 |
Course 5 | 3 | A | 4 | 12 |
Totals | 15 | 48 |
Grade point average: 240 Quality Points / 15 Credit Hours = 3.20
Poor Grades and Program Progression
A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.
Students in doubt as to the status of their record should consult an advisor in their faculty or school.
For minimum grade levels, especially as they affect progression requirements, see the faculty or school regulations in the Academic Calendar or consult an advisor.
Academic Honours
Students qualify for the Honour List (Dean’s, Director’s, University 1) when they achieve qualifying grade point averages, as specified by the faculty/school or program regulations.
In addition, outstanding academic achievement will qualify students for other honours and awards. These include:
- the University Gold Medal, which is awarded at graduation in each faculty or school to the student with the most outstanding academic record;
- program medals, which are awarded by faculties and schools to the best student graduating from a specific program;
- graduation “with distinction”, which is recorded on the transcripts of all students who attain a qualifying grade point average;
- and other medals and prizes that are specific to programs or disciplines.
Academic Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation
Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course, as specified in the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students Policy, found in the University Policies and Procedures.
In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic. However, there will be differences in evaluation as well as in teaching style, readings and assignments from one section to another. Students may contact the department for additional information before registration.
Credit for Term Work
In subjects involving written examinations, laboratories, and term assignments, a student may be required to pass each component separately. If no final examination is scheduled in a course, the student’s final grade will be determined on the basis of the method of evaluation as announced in the first week of lectures.
If credit is not given for term work, the student’s final grade will be determined entirely by the results of the final written examination. Where the final grade is determined from the results of both term work and final examinations, the method of computing the final grade will be as announced within the first week of classes. Should a student write a deferred examination, term grades earned will normally be taken into account as set out in the immediately preceding paragraph.
Repeating a Course
A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.
Elective courses graded “F” may either be repeated or another elective substituted. All electives in a program must be approved by the faculty or school.
Probation and Academic Suspension
Failure to meet minimum levels of performance as specified in the regulations of the faculty or school will result in a student being placed either on probation or academic suspension in accordance with the faculty or school regulations.
A student’s status is determined, following final examinations, at the end of each term (Fall, Winter or Summer terms) or at the end of an academic session as specified in faculty regulations. A student placed on probation is advised to discuss his/her program prior to the next registration with a representative of the dean or director to determine which courses, if any, should be repeated.
A student placed on academic suspension will normally be permitted to apply for re-entry to the faculty or school after one year has elapsed, but reinstatement is not automatic and individual faculty or school regulations must always be consulted.
While on suspension, students are not normally admissible to another faculty or school.
Other Forms of Earning Degree Credit
Letter of Permission for Transfer of Credit
Students in degree programs at this university may take courses at other recognized colleges or universities for transfer of credit provided such courses are approved at least one month prior to the commencement of classes at the other institution by the faculty or school in which they are currently registered. The approval is subject to individual faculty/school regulations and is granted in the form of a Letter of Permission. The student must obtain a Letter of Permission whether or not the course/s being taken are for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba. Failure to obtain a Letter of Permission may have serious academic implications.
To obtain a Letter of Permission, application must be made to the Registrar’s Office as early as possible and at least one month prior to when required at the other institution.
Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The fees are for each application and a separate application is required for each session and institution regardless of the number of courses being considered. Students planning to seek permission to take courses elsewhere for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba are cautioned to check the current Academic Calendar for the residence and degree requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled.
Transferred courses will be given assigned credit hour values and grades. The transferred grade will be included in the student's degree and cumulative GPA.
Challenge for Credit
The purpose of Challenge for Credit is to provide students of the university with some means of obtaining academic credit in University of Manitoba courses (not otherwise obtainable as a transfer of credit from other institutions) for practical training and experience, or reading and study previously completed. Students who have registered to challenge would normally not attend classes or laboratories. Courses which have previously been taken at the University of Manitoba may not be challenged for credit.
To be eligible to challenge for credit a student must first be admitted to a faculty or school of the University of Manitoba. Eligible students will be required to demonstrate their competence in the courses which they are challenging for credit. Where formal, written examinations are required, these will be generally scheduled during the regular examination sessions in April/May, June, August, or December.
For information regarding requirements, procedures, applications and fees a student should contact the office of the faculty or school in which the student is enrolled, or in the case of new students, the faculty or school to which the new student has been admitted.
Application of Course Credit when transferring between Programs within the University of Manitoba
When students transfer into program from another faculty or school within the University of Manitoba, some course credits previously earned may be applied to the new program. The credit hour value assigned by the faculty or school that offers the course is used. That is, there can only be one credit weight designated for a course with a particular course number.
Academic Appeals
With the exception of decisions on admissions or disciplinary matters, all academic appeals from decisions of faculty or school appeals committees at the University of Manitoba or by the Comiteé d’appels at Université de Saint-Boniface shall be heard by the Senate Appeals Committee regardless of the institute of registration of the student concerned.
The complete terms of reference for the Senate Committee on Appeals as well as an Appeal Form may be obtained from the Office of the University Secretary, 312 Administration Building or Student Advocacy/Student Resource Services, 519 University Centre.
Academic Integrity
The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously. As a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity, the University defines academic integrity as a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. (International Centre for Academic Integrity, 2014)
To help students understand the expectations of the University of Manitoba, definitions for the types of prohibited behaviours are in the Student Academic Misconduct Procedure and provided below.
"Academic Misconduct" means any conduct that has, or might reasonably be seen to have, an adverse effect on the academic integrity of the University, including but not limited to:
(a) Plagiarism – the presentation or use of information, ideas, images, sentences, findings, etc. as one’s own without appropriate attribution in a written assignment, test or final examination.
(b) Cheating on Quizzes, Tests, or Final Examinations – the circumventing of fair testing procedures or contravention of exam regulations. Such acts may be premeditated/planned or may be unintentional or opportunistic.
(c) Inappropriate Collaboration – when a student and any other person work together on assignments, projects, tests, labs or other work unless authorized by the course instructor.
(d) Duplicate Submission – cheating where a student submits a paper/assignment/test in full or in part, for more than one course without the permission of the course instructor.
(e) Personation – writing an assignment, lab, test, or examination for another student, or the unauthorized use of another person’s signature or identification in order to impersonate someone else. Personation includes both the personator and the person initiating the personation.
(f) Academic Fraud – falsification of data or official documents as well as the falsification of medical or compassionate circumstances/documentation to gain accommodations to complete assignments, tests or examinations.
Note that the above applies to written, visual, and spatial assignments as well as oral presentations.
Over the course of your university studies, you may find yourself in situations that can make the application of these definitions unclear. The University of Manitoba wants to help you be successful, and this includes providing you with the knowledge and tools to support your decisions to act with integrity. There are a number of people and places on campus that will help you understand the rules and how they apply to your academic work. If you have questions or are uncertain about what is expected of you in your courses, you have several options:
- Ask your professor, instructor, or teaching assistant for assistance or clarification.
- Get support from the Academic Learning Centre or Libraries:
- Visit the Academic Integrity site for information and tools to help you understand academic integrity.
- Make an appointment with the Student Advocacy office. This office assists students to understand their rights and responsibilities and provides support to students who have received an allegation of academic misconduct.
Appeals of Grades
Appeal of Term Work
Students may formally appeal a grade received for term work provided that the matter has been discussed with the instructor in the first instance in an attempt to resolve the issue without the need of formal appeal. Term work grades normally may be appealed up to ten (10) working days after the grades for the term work have been made available to the student.
The fee which is charged for each appealed term work grade will be refunded for any grade which is changed as a result of the appeal.
Appeal of Final Grades
Final grades are not released to students who are on “Hold Status”; the deadline for appeal of assigned grades will not be extended for students who were unable to access their final grades due to a hold.
These regulations expand on the Final Grades Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Attendance and Withdrawal
Attendance at Class and Debarment
Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses.
An instructor may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by the faculty or school regulations.
A student may be debarred from class, laboratories, and examinations by action of the dean/director for persistent non-attendance, failure to produce assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor, and/or unsafe clinical practice or practicum. Students so debarred will have failed that course.
Withdrawal from Courses and Programs
Voluntary Withdrawal
The registration revision period extends two weeks from the first day of classes in both Fall and Winter terms. Courses dropped during this period shall not be regarded as withdrawals and shall not be recorded on official transcripts or student histories. The revision period is prorated for Summer terms and for parts of term.
After the registration revision period ends, voluntary withdrawals (VWs) will be recorded on official transcripts and student histories.
The following dates are deadlines for voluntary withdrawals:
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline shall be the 48th teaching day in both Fall and Winter term for those half-courses taught over the whole of each term;
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-courses taught over both Fall and Winter term shall be the 48th teaching day of the Winter term; and
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-and-half courses taught during Summer terms or during some other special schedule shall be calculated in a similar manner using a pro-rated number of teaching days.
The exact Voluntary Withdrawal dates that apply to courses offered in the current academic session are published in the Academic Schedule.
Authorized Withdrawal
Subject to the provision of satisfactory documentation to the faculty of registration, Authorized Withdrawals (AWs) may be permitted on medical or compassionate grounds.
Required Withdrawal from Professional Programs
Senate, at the request of some faculties and schools, has approved bylaws granting them the authority to require a student to withdraw on the basis of unsuitability for the practice of the profession to which the program of study leads.
This right may be exercised at any time throughout the academic year or following the results of examinations at the end of every year.
This right to require a student to withdraw prevails notwithstanding any other provisions in the academic regulations of the particular faculty or school regarding eligibility to proceed or repeat.
Where Senate has approved such a bylaw, that fact is indicated in the Academic Calendar chapter for that faculty or school. A copy of the professional unsuitability bylaw may be obtained from the general office of the faculty or school.
Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
These regulations expand on the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Accepting Standing in Course without Examination
In the event that a student is unable to write a deferred examination as it has been scheduled, a grade may be assigned without examination (please refer to the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures). A student who accepts standing in a course without examination may not, at a later date, request permission to write a deferred examination in the course.
Supplemental Examinations
Supplemental Examinations are offered by some faculties to students who have not achieved the minimum result in required courses.
Students who are granted supplemental privileges are normally required to sit the examination within thirty (30) working days from the end of the examination series in which the supplemental grade was received, unless the progression rules of a faculty or school require the successful completion of an entire academic year before a student is eligible to proceed into the next. In this case, students are obliged to sit the examination at the next ensuing examination period.
Final Examinations
These regulations expand on the Final Examinations and Final Grades Policy and Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
General Examination Regulations
Students (with the exception of students auditing courses) are required to write all final examinations. Those who absent themselves without an acceptable reason will receive a grade classification of “NP” (No Paper) accompanied by a letter grade based on term work completed, using a zero value for incomplete term work and for the final examination. If no credit for term work is involved, a grade of “F” will be assigned. Under certain conditions a student may apply for a deferred examination; see Deferred and Supplemental Examinations.
Examination Schedules
For most faculties, schools and colleges, final examinations are normally conducted in December for Fall Term courses; in April/May for Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term spanned courses; and in August for Distance and Online Education Summer Term courses. Exact dates for the exam period can be found in the Academic Schedule.
The Schedule of Final Exams for Fall and Winter is made available by the Registrar’s Office approximately one month after the beginning of the term. This schedule is made available on the Registrar’s Office Website and includes finalized dates and times for each exam. Exam locations are added to the schedule at a later date. Summer Term courses, final exam details will be made available at the time of registration.
Students must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Travel plans are not an acceptable reason for missing an exam.
Examination Personations
A student who arranges for another individual to undertake or write any nature of examination for and on his/her behalf, as well as the individual who undertakes or writes the examination, will be subject to discipline under the university’s Student Discipline Bylaw, which could lead to suspension or expulsion from the university. In addition, the Canadian Criminal Code treats the personation of a candidate at a competitive or qualifying examination held at a university as an offence punishable by summary conviction.
Hold Status
More details about being on Hold can be found online on the Registrar's Office website.
Students will be placed on "Hold Status" if they incur any type of outstanding obligation (either financial or otherwise) to the university or its associated faculties, schools, colleges or administrative units.
Some typical reasons for holds are:
- Program/course selection must be approved
- U1 student must transit into the Faculty of Arts or Science
- Required Major, Minor and/or Concentration declaration
- Transcripts or documents required from other institutions
- Unpaid tuition and/or other university fees
- Outstanding library books and/or fines
- Parking fines
- Pending disciplinary action
Depending on the reason for the hold, limited or no administrative or academic services will be provided to students on Hold Status until the specific obligations have been met.
Students must clear their holds prior to registration by contacting the appropriate office. Students with outstanding financial obligations to the university will not be permitted to register again until the hold has been cleared or permission to register has been obtained from the Office of the Vice-President (Administration).
Advisor and Program Holds
Students enroled in some programs are required to discuss their course selections and program status with an advisor prior to registration. Advisor and Program Holds normally only restrict registration activity; other administrative services remain available.
Students can verify whether their program requires consultation with an advisor by checking their faculty/school section of the Academic Calendar, or by viewing their Registration Time and Status in Aurora.
Graduation and Convocation
Graduation
Students may graduate from the University of Manitoba in May/June, October, and February of each year. (Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October only).
Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all of the requirements for their degree program in accordance with the regulations described in the chapter General Academic Regulations and the regulations available from the general offices of their faculties and schools.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the graduation requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. Consultation with academic advisors is advised to ensure that graduation requirements are met.
Please refer to the Registrar’s Office website for Frequently asked Questions about Graduation and Convocation.
Application for Graduation
Every candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate must make formal application at the beginning of the session in which he/she expects to complete graduation requirements.
Application is to be made through Aurora Student. (Log into Aurora Student; click Enrolment and Academic Records, then Declarations, then Declare Graduation Date.)
Changing a Graduation Date
If you need to change your graduation date after you have made your declaration, you must contact the general office of your faculty, college, or school as soon as possible.
Receipt of Information about Graduation
After you have declared your graduation, you will be sent a series of e-mails to your University e-mail account, requesting you to verify your full legal name, asking you about your attendance at convocation, providing convocation information, and so on. It is imperative that you activate your University of Manitoba email account and check it regularly.
Convocation
Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October of each year.
February graduates are invited to attend the May/June ceremonies.
Graduating students are encouraged to attend with their families and friends because it is the one ceremonial occasion that marks the successful conclusion of their program of studies.
Graduates who wish to attend Convocation, verify their attendance at the Convocation ceremony by reserving their academic attire through the University approved supplier.
Students who, for any reason, do not attend Convocation will receive their degrees in absentia.
The Registrar’s Office will hold unclaimed parchments for a maximum of twelve months after graduation when any unclaimed parchments will be destroyed. These will include those not given at Convocation, those that were to be picked up in person but not claimed, those that were mailed but returned to the Registrar’s Office by the postal outlet or courier depot, those that were not issued due to a financial hold on a student’s records, and those that were reprinted immediately after convocation due to corrections.
It is critical that you update your address, phone number and email through Aurora whenever changes occur. Note that any changes made with the Alumni Association are not reflected in your University of Manitoba student records.
If you do not receive your parchment, it is your responsibility to follow up with the Registrar’s Office within a twelve-month period. Any requests for parchments after this time will be processed as replacements; there is a fee charged for replacement parchments.
Academic Dress
Students are responsible for making arrangements to reserve their academic attire through the University approved supplier. Rental fees apply. Details will be provided via e-mail once Convocation planning begins.
Convocation Information
Information on Convocation may be found on the Graduation/Convocation website.
Personal Information
Mailing Address
In order to receive University mail, it is essential that you to provide the Registrar’s Office with your current address. All mail will be directed to the address you provide. You may change your mailing address and phone number by accessing Aurora Student and then selecting Personal Information.
Change of Name
If you have changed your name since you were first admitted or if the name on your record is incomplete or inaccurate, official evidence of the name change or correction must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with a completed Request for Change of Name form. The University of Manitoba uses your full legal name on its records, transcripts, and graduation documents (a full legal name, for example, includes all names on your birth certificate - first, middle, and last - or on your study permit). Abbreviated names, Anglicized names, or initials should not be used unless they have been proven with appropriate documentation.