The Behavioural Sciences (BHS) diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic prepares students to understand, assess and support human behaviour through evidence-based behavioural intervention techniques.
Students learn Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), behavioural assessment methods, intervention planning and clinical support strategies used in healthcare, education, mental health and developmental services.
Through classroom learning and mandatory field placement experiences, students gain practical skills working with children, adults and individuals with developmental disabilities. Graduates are prepared for careers in behavioural support, education, community services and healthcare settings.
- Academic Requirement: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. • International applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent secondary education. • Complete secondary school transcripts and graduation certificate are required.
- ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5 • PTE Academic: 58 • Duolingo English Test: 105–110 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20/30 in each skill • CAEL: 60 • Cambridge English: 169 with no skill below 162
- Special Requirement: • Students study Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), behavioural intervention techniques and clinical applications. • Program includes mandatory professional practicum or clinical placement completed in person. • Students gain practical experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and educational support needs. • Graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible for pathways into Seneca's Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology program. • Eligible graduates may also qualify for transfer credits toward Psychology degree programs at partner universities.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $16,021
- Total Tuition Fee: $32,042
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027
• Valid Passport (Photo and Signature Pages)
• Complete Secondary School Transcripts (All Years)
• Secondary School Graduation Certificate
• Official English Translation of Documents (if applicable)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, CAEL or Cambridge English)
• CAD $90 Non-Refundable Application Fee
• Updated Resume / CV (Recommended)
• Statement of Purpose (Recommended)
• International Student Application Cancellation Form (Required only if changing agents)
• Documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or GIF format
• Maximum file size allowed per document is 10 MB
• Admission is subject to academic eligibility, document verification and seat availability
• Students must successfully complete the mandatory practicum / clinical placement requirement for graduation
• Early application is recommended as seats may fill quickly