That name’s a lot to take in, isn’t it? Let’s see if we can make things simple, and explain what the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas is, and why you’d want to take it. Basically, it’s a program that prepares students who want to be involved in the health science field to apply for more advanced programs. It’s designed to lay the groundwork for your success by giving you a core knowledge of math and science, and insights into the world of healthcare. Let’s dig a little deeper into what that means.
It teaches you the fundamentals
In Pre-Health Science’s two semesters, you’re studying science, math, and communications skills. Specifically, your pre-health courses have you studying the biology of the human body, the fundamental concepts of chemistry and how it relates to the body, and the mathematical skills to interpret data related to health science. You’ll also get the communication skills to properly use science-related language and terminology correctly and concisely. If you need science courses for your health science education of choice, what you learn here will help you get the background you need.
It can help you get into advanced Centennial College programs
For example, Practical Nursing is a popular program at Centennial College, which means it fills up fast. Completing the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates puts you at the front of the line for Practical Nursing, letting you transfer into the program without any academic prep. You can also use it to transfer into other Centennial College health education programs, like Healthcare Environmental Services Management, Fitness and Health Promotion, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Massage Therapy, Esthetician and Food Service Worker.
You can use it for programs outside Centennial College
The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas gives you academic admission credentials to enter college-level science programs, and it doesn’t need to be with us. We also have articulation agreements to enter programs at Algoma, Nipissing, and Trent Universities, meaning you can transfer into health sciences programs there, too. One way or another, Pre-Health prepares you for your future education and career goals. In fact, part of the program involves you making a personal plan for your future in the health sciences, wherever you’re looking to go.
It’s practical Centennial College learning
Pre-Health class sizes are small, meaning you get individual attention, and you learn through hands-on activities in Centennial College’s practical laboratory spaces.
Finally, it’s fast
The program only takes two semesters, or less than a year, making you ready for whatever next step in your education you’d like to pursue.
The demand for health science workers in Canada is very high, and will only continue to grow. By enrolling in pre-health at Centennial, you’re getting the learning you need to answer that call, through a program that’ll open many doors to your future.
By: Anthony Geremia