* International student Premium, U-Pass fee, Books and supplies cost
College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
Mathematics, Grade 11 (MBF3C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
The one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees is an Ontario College Certificate program that prepares you for more advanced health science programs. You develop strong study skills and earn postsecondary credits that may transfer to other postsecondary programs.
As a student, you explore your interests in the health science field while meeting the eligibility requirements for a number of Algonquin College advanced diploma programs. These include:
Biotechnology - Advanced
Cardiovascular Technology
Dental Hygiene
Massage Therapy
Medical Radiation Technology
Respiratory Therapy
The curriculum provides you with the opportunity to learn more about potential careers in the health sciences as you improve your skills in communications, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics.
The intention of this program is to prepare you for further study in either advanced diploma or degree programs, rather than moving directly into the chosen industry. It is important to note that completing this program doesn`t guarantee entry into a health or science program.
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Level: 01
BIO7005
Human Biology
ENL7078
Communication Studies for the Health Sciences
MAT7024
Math for the Health Sciences
PSY7032
Psychology
SCI7004
Introductory Chemistry
SSC7097
Exploring Careers in Health Sciences
Level: 02
BIO7007
Anatomy and Physiology
ENL7079
Communication and Research for the Health Sciences
MAT7027
Statistics for the Health Sciences
SCI7006
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Elective: choose 1
PHY7002
Physics for the Health Sciences
SOC7012
Sociology of Health
Graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program may be eligible to apply for admission to advanced diploma college programs as well as university degree programs.
In particular, graduates will be eligible to apply to Algonquin`s Medical Radiation Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Biotechnology-Advanced, Dental Hygiene, and Massage Therapy programs. Furthermore, graduates will also be eligible to apply to the Bachelor of Health Sciences at Queen`s University and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Health Sciences, and the Bachelor of Human Kinetics (emphasis on Social Sciences) at the University of Ottawa.
Successful completion of the program does not guarantee entry into any health or science program.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
