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Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
(Mississauga)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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FAQs
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Labs and Technology
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Specializations
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Articulation Agreements
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Mission
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Field Placements
For details on how Sheridan programs will be delivered in upcoming semesters, please review our Fall 2022 Program Delivery Modes.
Build a career in the growing interior design profession.
Program Overview
Practical hands-on training
- 2D and 3D computer software, including AUTOCAD, SketchUp, Revit and other design software.
- Project management skills.
- Sustainability and socially responsible practices.
- 4-month co-op semester.
- Building systems and construction knowledge.
A professional learning environment
At Sheridan, we've applied interior design principles to our own learning environments. Our studios are designed to look and feel like professional spaces, rather than classrooms. Interior design is a mobile computing program, which means you'll have unlimited access to software, class lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, reading lists, assignment outlines, and all other course resources.
Annual field trips
We organize an annual field trip to New York, plus occasional trips to Chicago and other locations. You'll even have an opportunity to take courses in Italy throughout the Spring/Summer session.
ARIDO-recognized and CIDA-accredited program
Sheridan's innovative Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program has always kept pace with rising professional standards in the interior design industry. Our program is recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO), and accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Outstanding career preparation
Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program will provide the practical, hands-on training and creative approach that we built our reputation on, while also introducing more theoretical and research components.
Above all, you'll learn by doing. You'll work with practicing interior design professionals who have extensive industry experience. You'll also get a hands-on interior design education, graduating with an applied degree and a set of skills that translate directly to the workplace.
You'll enter the job market with advanced knowledge of AUTOCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator and other relevant software. As well, you'll be prepared to write construction specifications and to read and apply the Ontario Building Code (OBC), along with other relevant codes and legislation. You'll also have a 14-week work placement under your belt, completed at the end of your third year at Sheridan.
Student achievement data
The interior design program leading to the Sheridan Honours Bachelor of Interior Design degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Honours Bachelor of Interior Design degree granted by Sheridan College meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). Learn more about NCIDQ Exam eligibility.
Sheridan provides the following student achievement data in accordance with our CIDA accreditation:
- It typically takes a full-time student taking approximately 18 credits per semester four years (8 semesters) to complete the degree program.
Student attrition and retention
- 97% of the students enrolled in Winter 2018 (Years 1, 2 and 3) returned in Fall 2018 to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Interior Design program, putting attrition at 3%.
- 95% of the students enrolled in Winter 2017 (Years 1, 2 and 3) returned in Fall 2017 to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Interior Design program, putting attrition at 5%.
- 97% of the students enrolled in Winter 2016 (Years 1, 2 and 3) returned in Fall 2016 to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Interior Design program, putting attrition at 3%.
Graduation rates
- Of the students graduating in 2017, 70% graduated in 4 years.
- Of the students graduating in 2016, 64% graduated in 4 years.
Job placement rates
- 71% of the class of 2017 (those surveyed) were able to find employment after graduation in interior design or a related field, as reported in the 2018 KPI Graduate Employment survey.
- 88% of the class of 2016 (those surveyed) were able to find employment after graduation in interior design or a related field, as reported in the 2017 KPI Graduate Employment survey.
Acceptance into graduate programs
- 2 out of 33 students who graduated in 2017 (those surveyed) applied for graduate school, and both were accepted, as reported in the 2018 KPI survey.
- 3 out of 30 students who graduated in 2016 (those surveyed) applied for graduate school, and all were accepted, as reported in the 2017 KPI survey.
Data source: The above information was collected using institutional records and annual Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Key Performance Indicator (KPI) surveys.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 14857 Interiors 1 3 DESN 17545 Design Theory 1 3 DESN 18448 Sustainable Practices 1 3 DESN 11975 Manual Drafting 3 DESN 17900 Drawing 3 ENGL 17889GD Composition and Rhetoric 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 20036 Interiors 2: Residential 3 DESN 15288 Universal Design Practices 3 DESN 17198 Detailing 1 3 DESN 27900 Digital Communications 1 3 DESN 10102 Colour & Materials 3 DESN 18263 Design and Material Culture 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 36529 Interiors 3: Retail 3 DESN 26214 Codes & Systems 1 3 DESN 22550 Detailing 2 3 DESN 31179 Digital Communications 2 3 DESN 20587 Contemporary History: Origins and Issues 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 4
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 46367 Interiors 4: Corporate 3 DESN 14310 Lighting 3 DESN 28263 Detailing 3 3 DESN 20965 Codes & Systems 2 3 DESN 33796 Digital Communications 3 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 5
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 34049 Interiors 5: Hospitality 3 DESN 26693 Design Theory 2 3 DESN 30102 Sustainable Practices 2 3 DESN 30587 Professional Practices 1 3 Breadth Elective 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 6
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 30036 Interiors 6: Health Care 3 DESN 33431 Design Research 1 3 DESN 34857 Detailing 4 3 Breadth Elective 3 Breadth Elective 3 Interdisciplinary Program Elective 3 Total: 18 14-week Work Term (May-August) -
Semester 7
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 40082 Advanced Studio 1 9 DESN 47900 Design Research 2 3 DESN 45288 Professional Practices 2 3
Breadth Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 8
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 46859 Advanced Studio 2 9 DESN 44579 Interior Detailing 5 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 15
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4U) with a minimum 65%
plus
- One Grade 11* or 12 Mathematics (U or M) with a minimum 60%
- Four other Grade 12 subjects at the U or M level: *Applicants presenting with the math Grade 11 (U or M) must have 5 other (U) or (M) courses at the Grade 12 level.
- Minimum 65% overall average
or
- Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with minimum 65% overall average
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the assessment of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses) and the results of a portfolio assessment. A portfolio fee is required with submission.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
Ministry Consent
Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a further seven-year term starting July 28, 2017 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario Colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Career Opportunities
While many of our graduates will be able to go directly into established architectural or interior design firms, many other career paths beckon.
Sample Employment Areas
- Educator
- Facilities management
- Independent consulting
- LEED certified consulting
- Product manufacturing and sales
- Real estate development
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Co-op
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Degree Completion
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Learning Outcomes
- Incorporate a global perspective when making design decisions, based on sustainable, socio-economic and cultural contexts.
- Apply theories of human behaviour to human-centred design solutions.
- Apply the design process to generate creative solutions to complex problems optimizing the human experience within the interior environment.
- Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams respecting a variety of points of view and perspectives that enrich the process and product of the team.
- Communicate complex ideas clearly to specialists and non-specialists through appropriate oral, written and representational media.
- Exemplify accepted standards of professionalism and business practice including a commitment to engage in lifelong learning.
- Analyze interiors, architecture, the decorative arts, and art within a historical and cultural context to inform contemporary design solutions.
- Synthesize theories and concepts of spatial definition and organization into multi-dimensional design solutions.
- Apply theory, psychology and methodology of colour to designs of the interior environment.
- Specify furniture, fixtures, equipment and finish materials to meet the design criteria for a variety of interior spaces.
- Apply principles of lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality as required to enhance the health, safety, welfare, and performance of building occupants.
- Produce construction drawings and documents using industry standards for a variety of interior spaces.
- Comply with laws, codes, and standards that impact fire safety and life safety.
- Employ environment-behaviour research methodologies to address open-ended problems in interior design.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Internship
This program contains a mandatory internship for all students during the summer (May–August) between the 3rd and 4th year.
Internships are a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with work experience within a professional environment. Internship work terms are related to the academic studies of the student and may be paid or unpaid. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You'll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the Internship. The Internship component is delivered by Sheridan's Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1,800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.
Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2022–2023 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$9,506.22
Fees for International students
$23,336.22Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (ESL excluded) in Spring 2022, Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 semesters in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 27, 2022. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Duration
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Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Labs & Technology
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
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Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Financial Planning Certification
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
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Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Transfer Opportunities
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
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4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Computer Science Specializations
In our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program, you'll learn foundational skills that prepare you to work in any area of computer science. But you’ll also have the chance to specialize in one of four emerging fields that interests you the most.
In the first year of the program, you’ll be introduced to each of these four fields: cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering, and network engineering.
Then, you’ll focus your studies on your selected specialization. You’ll take eight courses in your specialization of choice, gaining specific skills that are not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs. Your computer science specialization will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate.
You can specialize in one of the following fields:
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Cloud Computing
Get a deeper understanding of cloud computing — the delivery of computing system resources such as software, databases, servers, data storage, and more — over the Internet. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of private, hybrid or public cloud delivery.
Specialized Courses
- Internet of Things
- Storage Systems
- Virtualization
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Distributed & Parallel Computing
- Security & Privacy in the Cloud
- Cloud Economics
- Cloud Monitoring & Governance
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Cloud Software Engineer: Develop large-scale production clouds.
- Cloud Developer: Create new cloud services and improve current cloud products.
- Cloud Automation Specialist: Design and implement automated technologies and processes that support your employer’s cloud offerings.
- Cloud Architect: Use software development and information technology skills to build hybrid DevOp platforms that leverage your employer’s web services, cloud and on-premise data centres.
- Systems Administrator – Cloud Operations: Automate, organize, monitor and maintain all of your employer’s cloud-based systems.
- Cloud Services Adviser: Sell and market various cloud solutions, such as Office 365 or Watson analytics.
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Data Analytics
Learn how to apply statistical analysis, data mining and other advanced techniques to draw new and useful insights from large data sets. Confidently interpret and share information about the data patterns you discover.
Specialized Courses
- Business Processes
- Data Analysis & Visualization 1
- Big Data Management & Processing
- Data Analysis & Visualization 2
- Data Warehouse Design & Implementation
- Machine Learning Techniques
- Data Mining
- Business Communication
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Data Scientist: Perform data analysis and develop and implement predictive models.
- Data Architect: Design and implement big data solutions that support the Data Warehouse Environment (DWE).
- Data Analyst: Apply current technologies, concepts and methodologies to build development projects that integrate various data sources.
- Data Developer: Use Big Data architectures to migrate data from various databases, implement latest technologies and meet functional and technical requirements.
- Big Data Platform Engineer: Design, build and administer platforms that combine several big data applications and utilities within a single solution.
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Game Engineering
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.
Specialized Courses
- Gameplay Programming 1
- Game Engine Architecture
- Gameplay Programming 2
- Computer Graphics & Animation
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Game Tools and Data-Driven Design
- Multiplayer Games
- Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Game Developer: Design new games, including art and animation, or write programs to implement a game.
- Gameplay Programmer: Enhance computer games with gameplay features that improve the user experience.
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Network Engineering
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.
Specialized Courses
- IP Engineering 1
- Network Access Technologies
- Network Service Applications
- IP Engineering 2
- Enterprise Network Operations
- IP Engineering 3
- Emerging Topics in Networking
- Internet Core Technologies
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Network Engineer: Design, install, maintain and support computer networks.
- Data Network Services: Troubleshoot computer network performance issues, analyze network traffic, plan capacity solutions and ensure service readiness.
- Network Quality Assurance Engineer: Perform manual and automatic quality assurance testing for networks.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Mission
Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Program Vision
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Critical Performance Statement
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program availability
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Full-time 4 years Program code: PBAID
| Start date | Campus | Status |
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| Sep 2022 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
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