Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas

1 year – Ontario College Certificate

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Overview

Upcoming Intakes:

Winter 2023: College Drive – North Bay

Fall 2023: College Drive – North Bay

Winter 2024: College Drive – North Bay

Obtain the knowledge you need to make an informed program choice, and the necessary skills and prerequisites to start your academic career in the health sector. This program will prepare you for further college studies in the health sciences sector. 

Graduates of this program are prepared to meet the eligibility requirements for a number of Canadore College programs including: Practical Nursing, Biotechnology Technologist, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, and Environment Technician - Protection and Compliance

Please note that certain programs will require a minimum program GPA or minimum grades in specific courses. The Pre-Health Sciences Certificate at Canadore College is a pathway to certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs at Canadore or within the college system.

What You Learn

  • Human biology
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Critical thinking and reasoning 

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Academic Upgrading

College Drive Campus

Intake: September Start
Semester 1 - Fall
BIO098 Human Biology I
CHM105 Introductory Chemistry
CMM115 Communication Fundamentals
MTH128 Pre-Health Math I
STS135 Student Success for Pre-Health
CTR100 Critical Thinking & Reasoning
Semester 2 - Winter
BIO109 Human Biology II
CHM119 Fundamentals of Chemistry
CMM116 Communication Fundamentals II
MTH138 Pre-Health Math II
Elective Lifespan Development or Foundations of Sociology

College Drive Campus

Intake: January Start
Semester 1 - Winter
BIO098 Human Biology I
CHM105 Introductory Chemistry
CMM115 Communication Fundamentals
MTH128 Pre-Health Math I
STS135 Student Success for Pre-Health
CTR100 Critical Thinking & Reasoning
Semester 2 - Spring
BIO109 Human Biology II
CHM119 Fundamentals of Chemistry
CMM116 Communication Fundamentals II
MTH138 Pre-Health Math II
Elective Lifespan Development or Foundations of Sociology

2022-23 – 1 year – Ontario College Certificate

College Drive Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $1290.98 - - $4011.22

2022-23 – 1 year – Ontario College Certificate

College Drive Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $14102.08 $1870.98 - - $15973.06

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

You will also need:

  • Lab Kit - apx. $75.00
  • Lab Coat - apx. $20.0

Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

Ontario College Certificate

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

View course outlines

Students and graduates who are looking to further their education have many options available. Explore the Transfer and Pathway Guide to learn more about these opportunities.