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Diploma of Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
- King City, Canada
- 0.67 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year certificate that prepares students for health sciences study, Including nursing and paramedic programmes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0.67 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Public and private agencies and institutions
- Community-based
- Residential and custody settings
- Further study (nursing
- Paramedic
- Queen's BHSc)
Curriculum
- Two semesters: human biology I and II
- Chemistry I and II
- Mathematics for health sciences I and II
- Introduction to psychology
- Working with diversity
- Physics
- Professional communications and Indigenous culture and awareness. Designed as groundwork for Northern's nursing and paramedic programmes.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma with the programme's course prerequisites (for example Grade 12 English C or U)
- English proof
- Grade 10-12 transcripts.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma; Grade 10-12 transcripts showing programme prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30)
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105-110
- Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,757 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | King Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0.67 years |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is $16,757 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5), TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30), PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105-110, Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162), IELTS Academic 6.