* Ancillary Fees
International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).
The following certificates are acceptable for admission:
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs
England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects
All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.
Please forward test scores from one of the following tests with your application:
English Language Proficiency Test, Certificate/Diploma Programs/Advanced Diploma
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
, 550 (paper-based test)
80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service)
, 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS)
6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)
6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0*
7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5**
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
, Overall band of 60, writing 60
Cambridge English Exam
, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo English Test***
, 95 – 100
105 – 110* (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
115 – 120** (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
*For the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports
**For the following programs: Care of Vulnerable Populations, Personal Support Worker
***The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which will be shared with Loyalist College when you send your results.
The Radiation Safety program will include instruction in the following:
Radiation physics
Environmental radioactivity
Radiological instrumentation
Electronics of radiation detection equipment
Radioactive waste management and control
Safety and handling procedures
Decontamination procedures
Radioactivity testing and analysis
Communication skills
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First Year - Semester One
RADS1000 Communications
RADS1014 Computer Applications Development
RADS1004 General Sciences 1
RADS1015 Industrial Safety Culture and Human Performance
RADS1003 Introduction to Radiation and Nuclear Fundamentals
RADS1001 Mathematics 1
RADS1016 Radiation Detection Instruments 1
First Year - Semester Two
RADS1021 Contamination Control
RADS1018 General Sciences 2
RADS1017 Introduction to Mechanics & Electricity
RADS1020 Mathematics 2
RADS1008 Radiation Detection Instruments 2
RADS1012 Radiation Protection Work Practices and Planning
RADS1011 Radiation and Occupational Law
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Radiation safety personnel may be responsible for:
Tracking and recording radioactivity levels in various environments.
Implementing preventative measures that are critical to ensuring the safety of employees and the public.
Overseeing on-site safety and performing safety audits and tests.
Conducting inspections of workplace equipment, structures and materials.
Training personnel on proper radiation safety measures and procedures.
Communicating possible occupational safety hazards.
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Monitoring and investigating any exposure-related incidents or accidents.
Ensuring proper documentation of safety procedures.
Fulfilling licensing capabilities, radiation protection planning and transportation of radioactive materials, as required by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
| Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory): | $600 |
