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Diploma of Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
- Brampton, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- 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: 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 with the programme's required Grade 12 courses (usually English ENG4C or ENG4U
- some also mathematics)
- or mature student status (19+) with possible tests. Selection is by the average of the six highest senior-level credits. International applicants must meet the Canadian course equivalencies.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme-specific Grade 12 English/mathematics, or mature student status (19+); international applicants must meet the Canadian course equivalencies
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20
- Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0)
- Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85)
- IELTS Academic 6
How to apply
- Choose a programme and check its availability and admission requirements on the programme page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload academic documents with notarized English translations. Watch the Applicant Portal and accept your offer by the deadline. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit and the remaining first-term fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,030 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $42,478 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Davis Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 33 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
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 1 year.
Tuition is $19,030 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $42,478 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20, Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0, PTE Academic no section below 4.0), Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85), IELTS Academic 6.