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Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees is a two-semester Ontario College Certificate program designed to prepare individuals for successful admission to, and future success in, diploma and degree-level Health Sciences programs and other post-secondary studies.

Program Overview

This program provides students with the required knowledge and skills to meet admission requirements for a range of diploma and degree-level programs and with transferable post-secondary credits where relevant. Students acquire knowledge and develop skills in communications, mathematics, and sciences, preparing them for the rigors of their next academic program.

Program Details

• Code: 1094
• Start Date: September 2026
• Credential: Ontario College Certificate
• Campus: Brockville
• Program Length: 1 Year
• Delivery: Full-Time

Program Highlights

Students will study required courses such as Communications, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics, in addition to choosing an option of Physics or a Social Science course. The program enables students to improve academic writing and critical thinking skills, which are important for success in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Students receive hands-on experience in microscopy and other basic laboratory skills and may also use the Nursing Simulation Lab to enhance their learning of Anatomy and Physiology.

Program Outline

Semester 1

• CHEM 103: Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
• MATH 104: Math for Pre-Health Sciences
• BIOL 110: Cellular and Molecular Biology
• COMM 110: Communications for College
• Option 1: HLTH 1001 - Emerging Trends and Careers in Health Sciences
• Option 2: PHYS 100 - Intro to Physical Sciences

Semester 2

• GENE: General Education Course
• CHEM 1002: Fundamentals of Chemistry for Environmental Technicians
• BIOL 111: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
• MATH 1000: Statistics and Probability for Health Science
• COMM 1000: Communication and Literacy in Professional Literature

Requirements

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U, or M level, including:
  • Grade 12 English at C or U level
  • Grade 11 Math at C, U, or M level
• For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.

Fees

Canadian Students

• Tuition: $2,721.36 CAD
• Program Fees: $0.00 CAD
• Ancillary Fees: $1,047.27 CAD
• Total: $3,768.63 CAD

International Students

• Tuition: $16,920.00 CAD
• Program Fees: $0.00 CAD
• Ancillary Fees: $1,815.38 CAD
• Total: $18,735.38 CAD

Career Opportunities

The program is designed to give students a strong foundation in core courses to support future health sciences academic endeavors but is not designed to prepare students for a specific career opportunity at the end of the one-year certificate program.

Testimonials

• "I came to St. Lawrence College as a mature student looking to switch careers completely. Pre-Health Sciences provided me with the necessary tools and training to upgrade my credits and get into the nursing program of my choice. For me, it was an absolutely vital stepping stone to a career that will certainly provide me with purpose and meaning for decades to come." - Margaret Balena
• "The professors were exceptionally knowledgeable, fully helping me understand the material and reach my goals as a mature student and mom. Achieving an above-average GPA while having a 4-year-old at home was no easy task. However, help was always available when needed." - Graduate

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