Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced 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 program can help. 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 Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program (formerly called “university stream”) is designed to upgrade your skills and knowledge for a variety of university health programs including the Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Medical Radiation Technology. Topics covered include pre-health math (university preparation), health care in Canada, advanced chemistry, human 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
Graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences — Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees at Confederation College are primed for university-level health science programs. This program lays a solid groundwork for careers in specialized health fields such as Nursing, Medical Radiation Technology, and other advanced health professions. With a strong focus on core science subjects and health care in Canada, students are well-prepared for the academic rigor of university health sciences programs.
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:
15872 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 95 CAD
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