Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PH111 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,901 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$16,165), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma, equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including these required courses:
Note: This program does not offer a conditional admission for applicants who do not meet the English language requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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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 Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees 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 and 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
- experience learning in a science lab
- gain science credits in biology, anatomy, chemistry and physics
- hone your academic skills for future studies
- 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
- pathways guest speakers and events for career insights and pathway options in the
- health and sciences fields
- student advising support for each student
Career opportunities
Health and science skills are in high demand for future employment.
As a future health-care professional, Humber’s Pre-Health program gives you the opportunity to explore the multiple career paths in workplace wellness, lab technology, paramedics, nursing, personal support work, health-care management, Chinese medicine, biotechnology and more.