Medical Laboratory Science – Bridge – Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology

2023-2024 - UG - Minor Program Adjustment

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(A) Proposal summary
  • STEP 1 - Complete the proposal summary information
  • Home faculty*
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  • Content type*
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  • Summary of proposed changes*

    1.  An adjustment to the MLSc progression requirements to adjust the required pass mark on final exams

    Addition of a note in the calendar description directing students to the program handbook

    Recharacterization of the phlebotomy requirement during the 4th year practicum

    2. With a change in policy at the University allowing students to withdraw from a course (receiving a W until the last day of classes), we would like to update the progression for withdrawals to be in line with that of failures within the professional program of medical laboratory science.

    As a professional program the withdrawal of a student at the last moment could alter what would have been a failure in a lab or theory course, and thereby not uphold the values of a professional program in terms of accountability.

    The changes proposed here are – an addition to the Program Progression Requirements.  That a student may not have for than TWO W’s from a single course, and no more than three W’s in any combination of required HLSC or MLSC courses.  Either will result in program dismissal.

    Include a brief summary of the changes included in this proposal. for pathways, please include details on the specific or unspecified transfer credits students will receive, if applicable).
  • Is a new course associated with this proposal?*
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  • New courses
  • Are you modifying a pathways (Bridge/Advanced Entry) program?*
  • STEP 2 - Attach supporting documents, if applicable
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  • Are you attaching any supporting documents?*
(B) Program information
  • STEP 3 - Complete program adjustments in Section B
  • Program or shared core name*
    Medical Laboratory Science – Bridge – Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
    Medical Laboratory Science – Bridge – Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
    This is the title of the program or shared core in the calendar. Program names should not be changed through this form. Contact ciqe@ontariotechu.ca for more information.
  • Program type
  • Degree type
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  • Program or shared core description
  • Calendar copy*
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  • Program learning outcomes
(C) Pathways programs
  • STEP 4 - Complete Section C
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  • Proposed transfer credit block

    Not impacted by change

    Please include details on the specific or unspecified transfer credits students will receive.
(D) Detailed proposal information
  • STEP 5 - Complete Section D
  • Enhanced academic opportunities*

    With the proposed changes, students will continue gaining all relevant knowledge and skills fundamental to the completion of their Honours degree program. This will potentially mitigate any undue stress associated with taking exams. Students will be better able to complete the program in four years.

    Clinical sites will be better able to schedule students' discipline rotations without having to arrange for phlebotomy. This is particularly advantageous in clinical sites where phlebotomy is not routinely performed by medical laboratory technologists.

    Description of the ways in which the proposed change will enhance the program and/or academic opportunities for students.
  • Financial/ resource implications*

    None 

    Provide an analysis of the financial and resourcing implications.
  • Enrolment implications*

    None

    Provide an analysis of the enrolment implications.
  • Transition plan*

    Fall 2023 – students will be made aware of this change upon approval so that they are fully aware of the implications.

    Semester (e.g., Fall 2020) for the implementation of the proposed changes; include a plan for all current students in the program, by year level. If this change impacts students that are not new and/or 1st year students as of the start date, then a transition plan is required.
  • Additional supporting information, if applicable
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  • Calendar start date*
    Choose when the change should appear in the Academic Calendar.
  • Registration start date*
    Specify the first active term (e.g. Fall 2021).
(E) Impact and consultation
  • STEP 6 - Complete Section E
  • We have consulted with all impacted areas*
    By selecting 'yes', you agree that you have consulted with all affected areas prior to beginning this proposal. Select 'N/A' only if the change(s) do not involve students, staff and faculty from other programs or courses.
  • Consultation*

    Program and faculty level consultation.

    The withdrawal policy aligns with the same one for the Undergraduate Nursing Program i.e. another professional program within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

    Process of consultation with other units if the change(s) involve(s) students, staff, and/or faculty from other programs or courses).
  • Are there any considerations for the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion or decolonization included with this program change?
  • Please explain
  • Indigenous Content and Consultation
  • Does this change include any Indigenous content?*
  • For more information on how Indigenous content is defined at Ontario Tech University and how to consult with the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle, please refer to the Protocol for Consultation with the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle.

  • Has the IEAC been contacted?
  • If Yes, when?
  • What was the advice you received from the IEAC? And, how has it been included in your proposal?
  • Did the IEAC ask you to return the proposal to them for review?
    If Yes, have they completed their review?
(F) Routing
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  • Is this change for a Bachelor of Engineering program or program which requires Engineering Curriculum Committee approval?*
  • Are there departments associated with your faculty?*
(G) End of proposal
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  • STEP 9 - Validate and launch proposal
  • STEP 10 - Review program adjustments
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