Canadian Professional Schools Factsheets, 1996-98

Alexander D. Gregor is associate dean of the Faculty of Education at the
University of Manitoba and co-editor of Postsecondary Education in
Canada: The Cultural Agenda.

This annually updated publication provides a very useful starting point
for those in search of the right professional program. It encompasses 20
university-based fields of professional study, from architecture to
veterinary medicine, and provides information on entry-level programs in
both anglophone and francophone institutions. For each institution,
there is information on degrees offered, program length, language of
instruction, admission requirements, application procedures,
application/acceptance ratios, and tuition fees. There is also some
useful general advice on such matters as choosing a program that is
right for you, navigating the application process, and handling
admission tests. Listings of further sources of information are provided
for those who wish to explore such topics as career prospects within the
various professions.