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Is a pathway/bridging program (like a Pre-Health Sciences pathway) PGWP-eligible?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • DLI (Designated Learning Institution) confirmation

    PGWP eligibility for a specific program depends on whether the course is offered by a DLI — check the official government list to confirm.

Step-by-Step

A member asked whether Sheridan College's PPHSS (Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees) program at the Brampton campus was PGWP-eligible.

What the thread clarified:
  1. PGWP eligibility is determined by whether the specific program is offered by a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), not simply by which college you attend generally — check the official government DLI list and program-specific eligibility, rather than assuming based on the institution's overall reputation.

  2. If the course is confirmed as DLI, you will get a PGWP. This is the deciding factor cited in the thread — DLI status of the specific course/program is what determines eligibility, not the college as a whole.

  3. Check the official website directly for the specific program's eligibility status, since pathway/bridging programs specifically (like this Pre-Health Sciences pathway) can have different eligibility status than a college's other standard programs.


The practical takeaway: PGWP eligibility for a pathway or bridging program depends on that specific course's DLI status — verify directly against the official government DLI list and the program's specific eligibility page, rather than assuming eligibility based on the college overall.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Check the official DLI list and the specific program's eligibility page, not just the college's general reputation.
  • Tip: Pathway/bridging programs can have different PGWP eligibility status than a college's other standard programs.

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