Bridging Program
Western University offers an alternative basis of admission to the Diploma in Pedorthics for students without a Kinesiology degree.
The bridging program provides an alternative path for students with science-related backgrounds who do not meet the regular admission requirements.
This comprehensive four-month online program covers the requirements necessary to proceed the Diploma in Pedorthics by offereing the following core competecencies: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Systemic Functional Anatomy and Introduction to Athletic Injuries, preparing students who do not have a Kinesiology degree to enroll in the Diploma in Pedorthics.
To proceed to the Diploma in Pedorthics program, students must obtain 70% or higher in the course, with no single unit grade below 60% . The online Diploma in Pedorthics will begin in September, following the successful completion of the Pedorthics Bridging program.
This comprehensive four-month online program covers the requirements necessary to proceed the Diploma in Pedorthics by offereing the following core competecencies: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Systemic Functional Anatomy and Introduction to Athletic Injuries, preparing students who do not have a Kinesiology degree to enroll in the Diploma in Pedorthics.
To proceed to the Diploma in Pedorthics program, students must obtain 70% or higher in the course, with no single unit grade below 60% . The online Diploma in Pedorthics will begin in September, following the successful completion of the Pedorthics Bridging program.
Program Details
Admission requirements: an undergraduate degree in STEM (life Science, health science or related field) with a 0.5 degree credit anatomy course.
Applications will open on November 1, 2020 for admission into the May 2021 program.
Begin the online
One course with four individual units:
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Introduction to Athletic Injuries
- Systemic Functional Anatomy
Course Fee: $1250
Location: ONLINE
Application Required: Yes
Course Timeline: May to August
Note: The Bridging Course is not OSAP eligible. Students may choose to pay the course fee in 2 equal installments of $625. All course fees must be paid prior to the start of the Bridging Program.
More information
Contact post-degree@uwo.ca for further information
