Background

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PH111)

Credential:

Certificate

Tuition fee:

8197.00/Semester (CAD)

Is highly competitive:

No

Length:

2 Semesters

Category:

Arts & Culture

Level:

Undergraduate

Type:

Regular

Instruction language:

English

Application Fee:

100.00 CAD

Campuses:

North Campus

Intake and availability

Intake

Status


September 2024
January 2025
Closed
Open

Program overview

This is one of the few Pre-Health Pathway programs in the Ontario College sector where students have the opportunity to gain science lab experience. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the health-care sector and you would like the opportunity to explore your options while developing the skills that are necessary for post-secondary success, then this is the program for you. In the Pre-Health program you will strengthen your science, writing and math skills while exploring and preparing you for career paths in biotechnology, pharmacy technician, registered or practical nursing, Chinese medicine, paramedicine, to name a few. 

In this program you will:  

  • build the foundational skills necessary for success in the health sciences field including math, critical thinking and problem solving
  • gain science credits in biology, anatomy, chemistry and physics
  • hone your academic skills for future studies
  • experience learning in a science lab
  • participate in lab teams and conduct science experiments – starting in your first semester

Explore different careers in health sciences by connecting with experts in the health-care field and participating in pathways events. In addition, you will learn to analyze personal and professional situations from various perspectives to help develop a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen and allied health professional. 

Humber also offers: 

  • dry and wet lab experience in specialized science labs
  • student advising support for each student
  • pathways guest speakers and events for career insights and pathway options in the health and sciences fields

International students, please contact gas@humber.ca to find out if this program is right for you. 

Academic requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

Academic

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
    • Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
  • Mature student status
  • College or university transfer status

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

English requirements

Minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score
Overall: 6
Listening: 5.5
Reading: 5.5
Writing: 5.5
Speaking: 5.5

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