Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Description
If you are a mature student or high school graduate, the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees Ontario College Certificate program can help you to earn the mathematics and sciences credits you need to gain entry into diploma or degree programs in health sciences or other science-related fields.
This part-time certificate program is designed to give you a strong foundation in the courses you need to succeed in your future studies. You'll take courses in English, communication, mathematics, statistics, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, as well as general education courses in nutrition, fitness, and psychology. The courses will also enhance your opportunities for career exploration to help increase your options for further study.
Entry Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s), or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits.
OSAP Funding Available
This program is eligible for OSAP funding.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs.
If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans.
For information on other awards and financial assistance, please see Financial Aid.
CURRICULUM
Module 1
COM101 OR COM111
COM101Communicating Across Contexts
COM111Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
BIO091Biology
MTH069Mathematics Level
Module 2
BIO198Advanced Biology
CHM091Chemistry
NAT160Natural Science: Nutrition
Module 3
CHM198Advanced Chemistry
MTH197Statistics I
NAT112Physiology of Fitness
PSY133Positive Human Development: Achieving Authentic Happiness
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
This part-time certificate program is designed to give you a strong foundation in the courses you need to succeed in your future studies. You'll take courses in English, communication, mathematics, statistics, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, as well as general education courses in nutrition, fitness, and psychology. The courses will also enhance your opportunities for career exploration to help increase your options for further study.
Entry Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
- Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U)
Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s), or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits.
OSAP Funding Available
This program is eligible for OSAP funding.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs.
If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans.
- one course (20 per cent)
- two courses (40 per cent)
- three courses (60 per cent)
- four courses (80 per cent)
- five courses (100 per cent)
For information on other awards and financial assistance, please see Financial Aid.
CURRICULUM
Module 1
COM101 OR COM111
COM101Communicating Across Contexts
COM111Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
BIO091Biology
MTH069Mathematics Level
Module 2
BIO198Advanced Biology
CHM091Chemistry
NAT160Natural Science: Nutrition
Module 3
CHM198Advanced Chemistry
MTH197Statistics I
NAT112Physiology of Fitness
PSY133Positive Human Development: Achieving Authentic Happiness
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview

- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Certificat d’études collégiales de l’Ontario
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.