Office Administration – Health Services (MES) is a one-year Ontario College Diploma program designed for students seeking careers in healthcare administration and medical office operations. The program combines administrative training with healthcare-specific knowledge, including medical terminology, transcription, clinical procedures, office management, healthcare communication, scheduling, medical ethics, and specialized healthcare software. Students gain practical skills through hands-on learning and have the opportunity to participate in a field placement or complete a medical office simulation course. Graduates are prepared to work in hospitals, medical clinics, family health centres, long-term care facilities, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare organizations.
- Academic Requirement: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature applicant English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course Grade 12 Mathematics recommended but not required
- ELP Requirement: IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 PTE Academic: 58 Duolingo: 105–110 TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20 in each skill
- Special Requirement: Keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute required for graduation
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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: $21,043
- Total Tuition Fee: $31,827.50
- Course Duration: 12 Months (3 Semesters)
- Credentials: Ontario College Diploma
- Intake: September 2026 January 2027 May 2027 September 2027
Required Documents
- Valid Passport
- Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Resume/CV (if applicable)
- Statement of Purpose (if required)
- Previous Visa Documents and Refusal Letters (if applicable)
Academic Requirements
- OSSD or equivalent
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Mature applicants may be considered
- Grade 12 Mathematics recommended
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
- PTE Academic: 58
- Duolingo: 105–110
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20 in each skill
Program Information
- Campus: Online, Newnham
- Delivery: Online, Flexible
- Duration: 3 Semesters (12 Months)
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- School: Seneca Business
- Intakes: January, May, September
- PGWP Eligible: Yes