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University and college graduates

  1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000
  number of enrolments
University
Psychology 10,280 10,125 10,050 9,675 9,255
Social work and welfare 2,750 2,990 2,995 3,110 2,955
Food and nutrition, dietetics 645 710 780 710 690
Dentistry 415 430 435 470 490
Dental specialities 55 65 60 45 80
Medicine 1,685 1,600 1,660 1,615 1,475
Medical specializations 550 390 425 335 385
Surgery and specialties 80 70 60 10 5
Nursing 4,445 4,745 4,305 4,280 4,040
Optometry 105 100 110 115 105
Pharmacy 975 805 885 945 950
Audio and speech pathology 270 340 345 330 295
Occupational therapy 610 650 555 595 615
Physical therapy 660 645 635 655 675
Medical technology 70 90 90 90 50
College
Diploma nursing 5,220 4,310 4,060 3,485 ..
Chiropractic technology 175 170 170 170 ..
Medical laboratory technology 530 530 555 425 ..
Physiotherapy 210 380 420 525 ..
Dental hygiene assistant technology 1,090 1,045 1,180 1,145 ..
Pharmacy technology 205 340 345 360 ..
Dietetics/dietary technology 200 175 160 180 ..
Speech therapy 30 30 45 .. ..
Social services/welfare technology 2,295 2,515 2,890 2,930 ..
Source: Statistics Canada, Centre for Education Statistics.
Last modified: 2004-02-10.

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