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Diploma of Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas

George Brown Polytechnic

Toronto, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

One-year certificate giving a health sciences foundation for certificate and diploma programmes.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas. Apply concepts related to two-term programme covering college communications in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Further study: preferred admission to Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Massage Therapy
OTA/PTA
Paramedic
Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing
Other pathways include Biological Technician
Fitness and Health Promotion and Medical Laboratory Technician

Curriculum

Two-term programme covering college communications
Concepts of human biology
Health chemistry I and II
College mathematics
Academic and career preparation
Healthcare communication
Human anatomy and physiology
And an elective in medical terminology or physics.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (requirements vary by country and credential
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent on programme pages)
Usually Grade 12 English (C or U) and
For some programmes
Grade 11 or 12 Math or Science
Selection-based programmes add an audition
Interview or portfolio. English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 54 or equivalent
Unless exempt.
No minimum grade published
Programme-specific prerequisite courses.

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (requirements vary by country and credential on the admissions page), Programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English (C/U) and Grade 11 or 12 Math.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
Duolingo 110 (min production 90)
PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band)
Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Portfolio (If Applicable)
Audition Materials (If Applicable).

How to apply

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Attend the admission interview or selection assessment as instructed. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,115 CAD
Application fee	$110 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	St. James Campus
Faculty or school	Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies
Department	Work and College Preparation
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
49 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
143 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.