1 Year - 2 Semesters
Ontario College Certificate
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie
Start Dates: Jan 2025, Sep 2025, Jan 2026
Program Code: 3065

Overview

The one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees prepares you to exceed your goals in health sciences programs at the diploma, advanced diploma or degree level.

Develop the fundamental knowledge you will need to push your career in health sciences forward now, including:

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Biology
  • Organic/Inorganic Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Verbal and written communications
  • Computer usage in Health Sciences

As you learn, discover the health sciences career you’re most passionate about! We know you’ll make a difference in whatever path you choose to pursue.

Plus, while you develop new skills, earn valuable credits that may transfer into other post-secondary programs.

Your pathway to showing the world you’re a difference-maker begins at Sault College.


Requirements & Program Information

OSSD or equivalent or mature student status.

Educational Paths

It is expected that graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program will be eligible to apply for admission to multiple health and/or science programs at the advanced diploma and degree level at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology and to many health and/or science programs at the degree level at an Ontario College or University.

The curriculum has been designed to meet subject-specific entrance requirements.

Successful completion of the program does not guarantee entry into any specific program. 

Graduates of this program with a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 meet the minimum entrance requirement to the Sault College Practical Nursing program. Graduates of this program with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 meet the minimum entrance requirement to the Sault College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Career Path

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to apply for admission to the first year of a health and/or science-related advanced diploma or degree program at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology and to many health and/or science-related degree programs at Ontario Universities.


Fees & Costs

DomesticInternational
TuitionAncillaryTuitionAncillary
$2,648.20$1,150.00$15,120.30$1,800.00

These fees are for the 2024-2025 academic year (year 1 of study), and are subject to change. Please visit your Student Portal to view your Schedule of Fees.

Contact

Program Coordinator: Ashley Bernardo, (705) 759-2554 ext. 2623, Ashley.Bernardo@saultcollege.ca 

September and January intakes are available for this program. Please contact the Registrar`s Office for further information.

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