Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
CAEL CE and CAEL online, Minimum 60
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE), Minimum 169 with no skill below 162
Duolingo, Minimum score 105 to 110
IELTS Academic, Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
PTE Academic, Minimum score 58
TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition), Minimum 80 with no skill below 20
TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered, No skill below 20
This one-year certificate program is designed to provide you with the core knowledge, skills and abilities fundamental to academic success in health sciences and other high affinity programs. You will develop knowledge and skills in communications, mathematics, human anatomy, biology, and organic/inorganic chemistry. You will be well prepared to further your study in the health sciences at either the diploma or baccalaureate level. The program also provides you with the opportunity to learn about potential careers in the health sciences, and to identify other programs focusing on the biological or chemical sciences that will enable you to achieve your career objectives.
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Semester 1
BIO105, Biology
CHM101, Chemistry
COM101 or
COM111, Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
MTH135, Foundations of Mathematics II
SCI101, Science of Self Care
Semester 2
BIO215, Human Biology
BIO216, Anatomy and Physiology of Wellness
CHM201, Chemistry
MTH177, Mathematics of Data Management
plus: General Education Course
Note: The general education courses taken for credit in the Pre-Health Science Certificate will be counted as general education credits in the Practical Nursing diploma program but not in the BScN degree program.
Take your first steps towards a future in health sciences. Once you have completed this program, you will be eligible to apply for Seneca’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) Degree or Practical Nursing Diploma program. If you are interested in applying to another postsecondary institution, please check that institution’s admission requirements.
Health Insurance $808CAD
