Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code6815
- SchoolSchool of English and Liberal Studies
- CredentialOntario College Certificate
- Program TypeCertificate program
- Program Length1 year/ 2 semesters
- LocationAshtonbee Campus
- Emailprehealth@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 57018
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
In the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program, you'll take science subjects such as biology and chemistry as well as mathematics and communications. This two-semester certificate program will prepare you for your future educational and career goals.
The Centennial College Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas courses are for you if you're:
- Considering college programs such as Practical Nursing*, Healthcare Environmental Services Management, Fitness and Health Promotion, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Massage Therapy, Esthetician and Food Service Worker;
- Exploring a college science program toward your future career goal;
- Acquiring academic admission credentials needed to enter college-level science programs;
- Seeking science courses required for post-secondary programs and have not finished high school or completed science courses.
Please note*: The Practical Nursing program reserves a limited number of seats per intake for domestic Pre-Health Science graduates who meet certain conditions (such as minimum grade point average for the program and minimum grades in specific courses).
Program Overview
In the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program, you'll take science subjects such as biology and chemistry as well as mathematics and communications. This two-semester certificate program will prepare you for your future educational and career goals.
The Centennial College Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas courses are for you if you're:
- Considering college programs such as Practical Nursing*, Healthcare Environmental Services Management, Fitness and Health Promotion, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Massage Therapy, Esthetician and Food Service Worker;
- Exploring a college science program toward your future career goal;
- Acquiring academic admission credentials needed to enter college-level science programs;
- Seeking science courses required for post-secondary programs and have not finished high school or completed science courses.
Please note*: The Practical Nursing program reserves a limited number of seats per intake for domestic Pre-Health Science graduates who meet certain conditions (such as minimum grade point average for the program and minimum grades in specific courses).
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- Small-sized classes allow for individualized attention.
- You learn through hands-on activities.
- Upon completion of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program, with acceptable academic standing, you may be eligible to transfer directly into Centennial College's Practical Nursing and other programs.
- The Practical Nursing program reserves a limited number of seats per semester for domestic Pre-Health Science graduates who meet the minimum grade and course completion criteria of the articulation agreement.
- Pre-Health Science graduates with a minimum 65% overall average will be considered for admission into any Bachelor of Arts or select Bachelor of Science degree program at Trent. Some Programs may require higher admission averages, More information about requirements and eligible programs are available here: ONTransfer - Program Search.
Career Outlook
- Admission consideration to programs in Community and Health Studies
- Admission consideration to Engineering Technology programs and Applied Science
- Admission consideration to programs in Hospitality/Tourism and Cultural Arts and Transportation
Education Pathways
Successful graduates of this Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas certificate program have the opportunity to apply their learning for credits toward further study. Listed below are the pathways that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has specific requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Program |
|---|---|
| Centennial College | 9350 and 9351 Registered Practical Nursing Articulation Agreement |
| Algoma University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology |
| Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors | |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors (College Transfer) |
| Trent University | Honours Bachelor of Science in Multiple majors. View a list of eligible programs here: ONTransfer - Program Search |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
Please visit Outgoing Educational Pathways for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required),
or take the Centennial English Admission Test - Grade 11 Math (M or U), or Grade 12 Math (C or U), or equivalent, or take a Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,697.00 | $1,157.34 | $3,854.34 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,645.52 | $18,294.52 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Examine fundamental biological concepts, processes and systems of the human body, including the structure, function and properties of the molecules of life, cells, tissues and organ systems in relation to homeostasis and health.
- Examine fundamental concepts, processes and systems of chemistry, including matter and chemical bonding; quantities in chemical reactions; solutions and solubility; acids and bases; as well as nomenclature, structure and properties of organic compounds in relation to health and the human body.
- Solve basic numeric problems and interpret data related to health sciences and other science-related fields using mathematical concepts, including algebra, basic probability and descriptive statistics.
- Use health sciences and other science-related language and terminology appropriately to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in written, spoken, and visual forms.
- Prepare a personal strategy and plan for academic, career and professional development in the health sciences or other science-related fields.
- Investigate health sciences and science-related questions, problems and evidence using the scientific method.
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