Pre-Health Sciences (College)
Post Secondary

Pre-Health Sciences (College)

One Year | Ontario College Certificate
Program Code 0802
Welland Campus
 

After being away from high school for five years, and needing an upgrade of my science marks to get into the Paramedic Program, I found the Pre-Health Sciences College Path Program to be a perfect fit. This program is for the serious student who knows where they want to go.

Sarah Brouwer, Pre-Health Sciences (College) graduate



Career Opportunities

If you've set your sights on a health sciences career but lack a science background or are returning to school as a mature student, this program is an excellent bridge.

Take Pre-Health Sciences (College) to prepare for success in one of these college programs:

  • Biological Technician/Technologist
  • Dental Assistant/Dental Hygiene/Dental Technology
  • Massage Therapy
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant
  • Paramedic
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Practical Nursing
  • Veterinary Technician/Technology

The NC Difference

  • Students complete weekly labs in all science courses
  • Students receive up to 75 hours of lab experience
  • Class and lab sizes are small
  • Science courses use health-related examples
  • Top graduates are assured admission to health science programs at Niagara College

Testimonials and Profiles

"This program gave me the background I needed to pursue my career in dental hygiene, and the option of attending any hygiene program to which I applied."

Ashley Cowley, Pre-Health Sciences (College) graduate

"Pre-Health Science not only helped me get into the Paramedic program, but it also helped prepare me for the courses I would be taking while in it. Taking Pre-Health Science gave me a step up."

Sarah Brouwer, Pre-Health Sciences (College) graduate


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
  • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.

Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):

  • Biology - Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U). 
  • Chemistry - Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U).
  • Mathematics - any grade 11 (C) or (U)
  • Physics - Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U).

Selection and Ranking Process:

  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
  • Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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Tours

For more information please contact the InfoCentre.

Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

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Program Information

Term One
BIOL1150Concepts of Human Biology4
CAPL1199Computer Applications3
CHEM1160Health Chemistry I5
COMM1133Writing Strategies3
MATH1115Introductory College Mathematics for Pre-Health Science2
STDV1170Health Career Exploration2
Term Two
BIOL1187Medical Terminology2
BIOL1190Human Anatomy and Physiology4
CHEM1260Health Chemistry II5
COMM1160Communications in Healthcare I3
Special Elective - choose one
PHYS1198Concepts in Physics4
General Education Elective (1 required)3

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