Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees

Description


Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Program Duration: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
Program Delivery: Online / Campus / Full-time
Program Start Dates: September 2025, January 2026


Unleash your potential – bridge the gap to advanced health sciences
Is that limited enrolment health sciences or nursing program just within reach? Gain missing admission requirements and boost your grades with targeted English, math, and science courses. 

You’ll customize your path with the electives you need to ensure you meet all prerequisites for your program of choice while building a solid foundation for future success. The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program is the preferred designated preparatory program for admission to Cambrian College’s limited enrolment health sciences programs.

Program highlights
  • Courses cover English, math, and science
  • Strong foundation for entry into Cambrian’s limited enrolment health sciences programs
  • Support and mentorship from professors
  • Access to all of Cambrian’s free student services
  • Grads who continue into another full-time Cambrian program have a high degree of success


Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
 
  • Any grade 12 English (U) or (C)
  • Any grade 11 mathematics (U), (C) or (M)

Additional admission requirements
Recommendations
  • Grade 11 biology or chemistry (U), (C) or (M)
  • Computer competency in relevant software

Program of Study for 2025 - 2026

Semester 1
  • BIO 1003   Biology I
  • CHM 1106  Science Chemistry I
  • ENG 1006   Technical Reading & Writing for the Health Science
  • MTH 1113   Pre Health Math I
  • HEA 1081   Introduction to Medical Terminology and Health Professions
The following Elective course:
  • PHY 1031   Health Science Physics I
or
  • One General Education course.
 
Semester 2
 
  • BIO 1010   Biology II
  • CHM 1002  Physical Chemistry
  • CHM 1003  Organic and Biological Chemistry
  • ENG 1121   Research & Writing/Health Sciences
  • MTH 1213   Advanced Pre-Health Math
  • HEA 1082   Professionalism and Ethics in Health Careers
The following Elective course:
  • PHY 1002   Health Science Physics II
or
  • One General Education course.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Cambrian College
  • Program type: Certificat d’études collégiales de l’Ontario
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: PHPG
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.