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Admission Requirements

Your Academic History
If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit My Education for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than Red River College Polytechnic; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling; international secondary (high school) studies.
Click Here for the Admissions Course Equivalence page. This page provides details on the high school courses and credentials needed for admission for applicants from outside of Manitoba. If you have High School education in Canada, use this guide to check your qualifications.
The college requires transcripts verifying your complete academic history including any public or private high school, college, university, or technical institute you have attended.
Please check the Program Overview page, to see if this program is for Manitoba residents only.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

Upload Through Your Future Student Account

  • Scan your document(s) and save the file. Ensure you keep your original documents as the College may request to see them at any time.
  • Go to apply.rrc.ca and log in.
  • Click on your application, then Supplemental Items & Documents.

If you do not have a Future Student Account or require assistance, please contact our Student Service Centre at 204-632-2327.

Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.

Submission of required documentation indicating proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 15 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program's admission requirements.

Before applying:

  • Carefully review the admission requirements 
  • Review the Allied Health Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page
  • Successfully complete admission requirements 1 through 3 
    • Your application will be cancelled without a refund of the non-refundable/non-transferable application fee if you cannot submit proof within 15 days of applying.
    Apply:
    After applying:
    • Submit proof of meeting admission requirements 1 to 3
    • Submit an Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form (admission requirement 4)

    This is a Special Selection program. Your Readiness Video will be evaluated and assigned a score that reflects your potential for success in the program. Offers of admittance will be made to qualified applicants based on Readiness Video scores in descending order until all available seats are filled. This means not all applicants whose scores fall within acceptable range will be offered a seat.

    Applicants not offered a seat may reapply for a future intake by submitting a new application, application fee, and new Program Readiness Video for that application year.

    Annual application deadline: March 1 

    Please Note: The waivers listed below for the applicable admission requirements are only in effect for the Fall 2026 Admission Cycle.

    Admission Requirements

    1. Grade 12
      • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12 including one credit in each of the following courses:
        • Applied Math 40S or Pre-Calculus Math 40S Waived for Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle
        • Biology 40S*
        • Chemistry 40S*
        • English 40S
        • A minimum grade of 80% is required in each course Waived for Fall 2026 Admission Cycle
          *3 credits of post-secondary science will be accepted in lieu of each science course for Fall 2026 Admission Cycle
      • If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official grades indicating successful completion and final grades must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment
        and
    2. English Language Assessment or Degrees of Reading Power Assessment
      • EVERY applicant must complete either an English Language Assessment or the Degrees of Reading Power Assessment
      • We strongly advise you complete the assessment before submitting your application to ensure you meet required levels
      • Assessment results must be dated no more than two years prior to your application date
      • Before applying, determine which assessment is appropriate for your situation by answering this question: 
        Have I successfully completed three years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an English language requirement (ELR) exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
        • If YES:
          • Before applying, register for and successfully complete the Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) assessment. The minimum DRP level required for this program is 71.
          • After applying, submit your transcripts* for review
            or
        • If NO:
          • Before applying, successfully complete an approved English language assessments (ELA) at the required levels. Please review the ELA information carefully as this program has special requirements. 
          • After applying, submit your ELA results. Once we confirm you meet this program's English language requirements, we will request submission of your transcripts* for review.
    3. First Aid Course
      • Submit proof of current certification in the appropriate First Aid course.  To confirm which 16 hour course you need to complete for this program click here
        *Emergency First Aid is not acceptable for this program
        and

    4. Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
    5. Program Readiness Video
      • Video specifications and instructions can be found here
      • This item is not due within 15 days of applying and will be requested by the college at a later date      

      Program Progression Requirements
      Program progression requirements are not due within 15 days of applying and should be submitted after you start classes.
      • Criminal Record and Adult and Child Abuse Checks
        • This program requires students to submit current original/official versions of one or more of the following checks:
          • Criminal Record Check (CRC)
          • Provincial Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR)
          • Adult Abuse Registry Check (AAR)
        • If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program
        • If you are listed on an Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program
        • For details on this program's requirements, when to obtain and submit the documents, review the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
        • These documents have expiration dates and should not be obtained prior to timeline indicated on the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form
        • For general information on why RRC requires these checks and for links to check providers such as the Winnipeg Police, visit our Criminal Record Checks webpage
        • Submit your check documents to the RRC program contact listed on the Contact Information section of your program
          and
      • Immunizations and Testing
      Academic Advising Service
      Our academic advising service can provide information about our full-time programs, explain program admission requirements, and help you select the right program to meet your career and academic goals. We can also connect you with helpful people, resources, and supports.
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