Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (Ontario College Certificate)
Need a little extra help before entering a post-secondary health program? Don’t have all the necessary pre-requisites? Or are you a returning student who wants to “ease into” college with refresher courses?
Confederation College’s Pre-Health Sciences - Pathways to Certificates and Diplomas program can help (formerly called Pre-Health Sciences (College) program. The program is divided into two streams, the college stream and the university stream, depending on what direction you plan to take.
The Pathways to Certificates and Diplomas stream of the program (formerly called “College Stream”) is for students who want to go on to college health programs including Practical Nursing, Paramedic, and Dental Hygiene. Topics covered include pre-health math (college preparation), health care in Canada, chemistry, introductory biology and communications for health professionals.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Confederation College's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas is a foundational step towards health science programs in Ontario. Designed for those seeking to enter health sciences college programs, it covers essential pre-health and pre-science courses. Graduates can pursue a diploma in health science in Canada or transition into specialized health science programs, including pre-med undergraduate programs in Ontario.
This pathway provides versatility for future careers in health sectors, with opportunities ranging from diplomas of health science pathways to various health-related roles.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A high school/senior secondary diploma. Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable
- English Proficiency
Academic IELTS: overall 6.0, individual band scores minimally 6.0, with one band allowed at 5.5.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15940 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 95 CAD
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