* Incidental Fees (Materials, Student Association etc.), Public Transportation, Books and Supplies,etc
Entry requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
English requirements
Other requirements
Pre-programs are post-secondary certificate programs that offer students the opportunity to take courses for career exploration or to qualify for further study. With small class sizes, dedicated teachers and built-in advising and supports, the pre-programs help students strengthen their academic skills and prepare for further coursework.
OUR PROGRAM
The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program prepares students academically for future study in many Health Sciences programs by setting a foundation in core mathematics and science courses and providing an overview of the health-care industry.
Upon completion of the program, students have a variety of pathways at George Brown College, including Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, Fitness and Health Promotion, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Medical Office Administration, Hearing Instrument Specialist and Recreation Management in Gerontology, among others or other post-secondary options.
Today's health-care employers are looking for skilled workers to address a critical labour shortage. Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas provides students with practical training, confidence building and communication skills needed to excel in many health-care programs and careers in the field. Through classroom and hands-on study, students explore careers in the health sector, including those in health-care institutions or with health-care providers. Students also gain a basic understanding of social sciences and human relations – essential skills for the field of health sciences.
Career development, academic advising and student success services support career exploration and other academic needs of all Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas students.
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Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
BIOL1051, Biology for Health Sciences I - Diploma Pathway
CHEM1021, Chemistry for Health Sciences I - Diploma Pathway
COMM1003, English Skills
COMM 1007, College English
MATH1142, Mathematics for Health Sciences I - Diploma Pathway
PREP1012, Personal and Professional Development
SEMESTER 2
BIOL1061, Biology for Health Sciences II - Diploma Pathway
CHEM1031, Chemistry for Health Sciences II - Diploma Pathyway
COMM1007, College English
MATH1152, Mathematics for Health Sciences II - Diploma Pathway
GHUM1025, Speaking with Confidence
GNED, General Education Elective
In addition to preparing students for gaining entry to Health Science programs at post-secondary institutions, the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program provides a direct path to the following programs at George Brown College: Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, Recreation Management in Gerontology, Fitness and Health Promotion and Office Administration – Medical.
Each of these programs reserves a limited number of seats per intake for Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas graduates who meet certain conditions (such as a minimum grade point average for the program or minimum grades in specific courses) upon graduation from Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas. Admission to some of these programs is highly competitive.
Students who intend to apply to any other post-secondary program at George Brown College or at another institution should check the admission requirements for the program. Graduates of Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas may also apply for elective credit and exemptions for courses in those programs.
Mandatory Health Insurance
$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)
