Education System in Canada
- Certificate: Is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a programme which is usually 1 year in length.
- Diploma: Is a qualification awarded on the basis of 1 or 2 years of successful study.
- Advanced Diploma: Is a 3 years program some of which may lead to a Bachelors Degree.
- Bachelor’s Degrees: Are awarded by Universities/ University Colleges/ Community Colleges after four years of full-time study and lead to graduate level studies.
- Post Graduate Diplomas / Certificates: It lead to a Masters Degree. These programs have work terms which provide full-time opportunities to gain practical experience along with theoretical studies. A typical co-op term lasts 12 to 17 weeks. The prerequisites to participate in these programs are a Bachelors Degree of 3 or 4 years duration.
- Masters Degree: Is an option for Bachelors Degree. Graduates who have an interest in further learning and research and for those who want to broaden their career possibilities. It is for 2 yrs duration and can be pursued after a 4 yrs Bachelors or a 3yrs Bachelors & a 1year Post Graduate Diploma from Canada.
- Doctorate or PhD: Is a degree ranking above the Masters Degree and generally requires four to seven years to complete
