Degrees of Reading Power
Beginning Fall 2024, the DRP is no longer an admission requirement for the following programs:
- Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography – Echocardiography
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Ultrasound
- Health Care Aide
- Library and Information Technology
- Medical Radiologic Technology
- Nursing
- Paramedicine – Primary Care Paramedicine
The Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) is used for entry into the Medical Laboratory Sciences program.
This assessment should be completed before applying to the program to ensure you meet the required score.
Test Details
Note: This test is only available to be completed in-person at the Assessment Centre.
The DRP is a reading comprehension test that assesses your ability to read at a post-secondary level.
- It is a test that determines how well you understand what you’re reading.
- As you work through the test, the passages become more challenging.
- It is a multiple choice test.
- You will have three hours to complete the assessment.
Note: The Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) is intended for those that have successfully completed three years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an English language requirement (ELR) exempt country where English was the language of instruction. If this does not apply to you, you will need to successfully complete an approved English language assessment (ELA) at the required levels. Please review the ELA information carefully as this program has special requirements. If you require more information, please contact Assessment Services or call 204-632-2458.
Resources
Preparatory Resources
Interested applicants can:
- Review the video tutorials by an ASC tutor at the links below for some tips on how to approach and prepare for the DRP.
- Reading and Note Taking – Academic Study Skills
- Reading for Context – Part 1
- Reading for Context – Part 2
- DRP Hints and Tips
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