Program Overview

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Credential

Ontario College Certificate

Duration

Two semesters

Start Date(s)

• January (Winter)
• May (Spring)
• September (Fall)

Locations

• Belleville

Open to

• International Students
• Domestic Students

CIP Code

51.1199

Find your career

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway program can be a bridge to health science programs, including Practical Nursing, Medical Radiation Technology (MRT) and Paramedic. Graduates who meet program-specific requirements, including minimum grade average, may be eligible for admission to the Nursing – Honours Bachelor of Science program. For admission requirements, please refer to your college or university program of choice. Nursing programs and the Medical Radiation Technology (MRT) program remain competitive and the grade average for entry varies based on number of applicants.

Is it for you?

This program is geared to high school graduates and mature students who:

• Need to improve their marks or complete the required science credits to gain admission to their program of choice.
• Have been out of school for a few years and want to be better prepared for further studies.
• Want to improve their chances of success in a university or college health program.

How you'll learn

Experiential learning

Upgrade your skills and knowledge through hands-on activities:

• Learning combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory studies. Conduct labs in microscopy, specimen collection, food biochemistry, blood analysis, microscope studies and dissection.
• Participate in group activities, in-class discussion and presentations from a variety of guest speakers.

Outstanding faculty make the difference

Get practical career guidance and personal attention from experienced faculty:

• Professors have a passion for hands-on instruction with a focus on health education and student success.
• Faculty backgrounds range from mathematics, life sciences, communications and social sciences.
• Study with teachers with strong academic credentials, a wealth of knowledge and experience and who ensure you receive the guidance you need to succeed.

Courses

Semester One

• BIOL1000 Biology
• CHEM1005 Chemistry
• COMM1019 Introduction to Language Theory & Composition
• MATH1013 Mathematics 1
• COUN1031 PreHealth Science Seminar

Semester One (Elective Group 1)

• PHYS1000 Introduction to Physics
• PSYC1016 Psychology 1
• SOCI1021 Sociology 1

Semester Two

• COMM1020 Advanced Language Theory & Composition
• PREH1000 Bio & Chem Health Tech Lab
• BIOL1005 Human Biology
• COUN1032 Interpersonal Psychology
• CHEM1008 Organic And Biochemistry
• MATH1050 Statistics for Health Sciences

Admission requirements

Required academic preparation

• OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level, AND
• Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent

Recommended academic preparation

• Grade 11/12 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics

Academic upgrading

Are you missing admission requirements? Discover how Career and College Prep at Loyalist can help you get started on your journey.

International students

Learn more about admission requirements for international applicants and how to apply.

Costs

Domestic students

• Domestic Tuition: $2,722.08
• Full-Time Ancillary Fees: $1,595.26
• Total: $4,317.34
• Additional Program Costs: $587

International students

• International Tuition: $15,900
• Full-Time Ancillary Fees: $1,595.26
• Mandatory Health Insurance: $659
• Total: $17,254.26
• Additional Program Costs: $587

Further study

Health studies at Loyalist

A Pre-Health Science certificate is a strong foundation for further study.

• Graduates who achieve 70 percent in each course, maintain a minimum overall average of 75 percent and meet specific entrance requirements are eligible to be considered for admission to the four-year Nursing – Honours Bachelor of Science program.
• Applicants who have successfully completed the Pre-Health Science certificate are eligible to apply for Loyalist’s Practical Nursing diploma program and/or Loyalist’s Medical Radiation Technology (MRT) advanced diploma program.
• Students must apply through ontariocolleges.ca before February 1 to be considered for September entry.
• Note: Nursing and Practical Nursing are highly competitive programs; possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.
• Graduates can also train to be first responders with a two-year Paramedic diploma.
• Graduates of our program have also gone on to the following program areas: biosciences, medical radiation technology, massage therapy, dental hygiene, occupational therapy assistant, physiotherapy assistant, veterinary assistant and/or technician, Bachelor of Science and others.
• Graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate program are eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Online Degree at Queen’s University. All coursework is completed virtually.

Related programs

• Practical Nursing
• Nursing – Honours Bachelor of Science
• Paramedic