About
Durham College’s goal is to prepare students to find rewarding employment. Thanks to their expert faculty with extensive industry experience and leading educational resources, Durham’s alumni go on to successful careers in their chosen fields.
The College offers a variety of diploma-to-degree options through agreements with universities in Ontario and around the world, enabling students to pursue a university degree in less than the traditional amount of time. Also, students earn their degree without repeating select courses since pathway programs give credit for college study that can be used toward university credit.
Durham College’s Oshawa and Whitby campuses are located in a safe and secure setting that offers the best of country and city living, including access to a wide variety of shopping, sports and entertainment options.
Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
-
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management - Global
Upcoming intake
January (06/01/2025)
Deadline
October (01/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirement:Diploma or degree orA minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be consideredLanguage Requirements:English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements.Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading.CAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70DET: 115 (For January 2024 and onwards)Note:Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines.View course in-platform -
Graduate Certificate in International Business Management
Upcoming intake
January (06/01/2025)
Deadline
October (01/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirement:Diploma or degree in business or managementProof of English language proficiency requiredORA minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be consideredProof of English language proficiency requiredRecommended:One post-secondary course in marketingLaptop Requirements:Minimum Recommended Hardware;Laptop: Personal computer (PC). A Mac is not recommended – see notes below*Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and laterProcessor: Intel Core i5 or betterMemory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)2 USB portsWebcamMicrophone (headset preferred)*Mac ComputersSome required software applications are not available for Mac.Students who choose a Mac may need to purchase additional software to complete assessments and class exercises at their own cost.Software Requirements:Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only)Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 (Students will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the College’s Microsoft Office account)Language Requirements:English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements.Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 in Listening, Writting, Speaking, Reading.CAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70DET: 115 (For January 2024 and onwards)View course in-platform -
Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirement:Diploma or degree in chemistry, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy or a related field.A minimum of two courses must be in chemistry and one of these courses must have a lab component.For candidates with a diploma or advanced diploma, five years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field is recommended.Language Requirements:English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements.Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 in Listening, Writting, Speaking, Reading.CAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70DET: 115 (For January 2024 and onwards)View course in-platform -
Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences (Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees)
Upcoming intake
January (06/01/2025)
Deadline
October (01/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements:Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student StatusGrade 12 English (C or U)Language Requirements:Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 in Listening, Writting, Speaking, Reading.CAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60DET: 105Grade 12 English (Canada/USA) or equivalent.Senior High School English examination results, for example: O level, GCE, CSEC (CXC), IGCSENote:Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines.View course in-platform -
Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences (Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas)
Upcoming intake
January (06/01/2025)
Deadline
October (01/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements:Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student StatusGrade 12 English (C or U)Language Requirements:Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading.CAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60DET: 105Grade 12 English (Canada/USA) or equivalent.Senior High School English examination results, for example O level, GCE, CSEC (CXC), IGCSE.Note:Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines.View course in-platform -
Diploma in Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management (Co-op)
Upcoming intake
January (06/01/2025)
Deadline
October (01/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status.Grade 12 English (C or U)Language Requirements:Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading.CAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60DET: 105Grade 12 English (Canada/USA) or equivalent.Senior High School English examination results, for example: O level, GCE, CSEC (CXC), IGCSE.Note:Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines.View course in-platform -
Diploma in Computer Systems Technician
Upcoming intake
January (06/01/2025)
Deadline
October (01/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status.Grade 12 English (C or U)Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)Laptop RequirementsMinimum Required HardwareIntel I7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization16 GB of RAM1 TB SSD drive (solid-state storage)Ethernet Network Card or USB to Ethernet adapterWireless Network CardOne USB 3.0 port (two preferred)WebcamMicrophone (headset preferred)Software RequirementsWindows 10 Professional Edition or Windows 11 Professional EditionView course in-platformLanguage Requirements:Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading.CAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60DET: 105Grade 12 English (Canada/USA) or equivalent.Senior High School English examination results, for example: O level, GCE, CSEC (CXC), IGCSENote:Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines. -
Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion
Upcoming intake
January (06/01/2025)
Deadline
October (01/10/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status.Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 percent)Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)Recommended:Grade 12 exercise science (PSE4U).Language Requirements:Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 in Listening, Writing, Speaking, Reading.CAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60DET: 105Grade 12 English (Canada/USA) or equivalent.Senior High School English examination results, for example O level, GCE, CSEC (CXC), IGCSENote:Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines.View course in-platform
Mandatory documents
-
Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
Scholarships
For scholarships eligibility and details, please log in to the Adventus.io platform
-
Scholarships
- Bachelor’s Degree Entrance Scholarships - 75% average – $500
- 80% average – $1,500
- 85% average – $2,000
- 90% average – $3,000
- English Proficiency Entrance Scholarship - Award up to C$1,000 - C$1,500
- Academic Excellence Scholarships - Scholarship valued up to $1,000CAD
Niagara College – Toronto School of Management via GUS
Niagara College and the Toronto School of Management ha...
Learn MoreUniversity of the Fraser Valley
Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Van...
Learn More