Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Description
About this program
Credential Awarded: 1 Year Certificate
Code: 1851, P1851
Delivery Length: 1 Year
Online Program Delvery
Are you looking for a way to transition to a career in nursing or another health science field, but lack the scientific background? Or, are you a mature student ready for a career change?
As a Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees graduate, you have the solid health sciences foundation needed to pursue advanced postsecondary studies and achieve your career dream.
Highlights
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.
STDV1180 Academic and Career Preparation
COMM1160 Communication in Healthcare I
BIOL1400 Advanced Human Biology
CHEM1400 Advanced Health Chemistry I
MATH1150 Algebra & Trigonometry
Term two (2026 Winter)
PHYS1198 Concepts in Physics
COMM1262 Advanced Communication Skills for Pre-Health Science
BIOL1401 Advanced Human Anatomy & Physiology
CHEM1401 Advanced Health Chemistry II
MATH1250 Calculus and Statistics
Credential Awarded: 1 Year Certificate
Code: 1851, P1851
Delivery Length: 1 Year
Online Program Delvery
Are you looking for a way to transition to a career in nursing or another health science field, but lack the scientific background? Or, are you a mature student ready for a career change?
As a Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees graduate, you have the solid health sciences foundation needed to pursue advanced postsecondary studies and achieve your career dream.
Highlights
- Flexible asynchronous (accessible any time) course delivery allows students to balance work with family obligations which allows them to complete school work at a time that is convenient for them.
- Lecture-style science courses prepare students for Bachelor’s Degree study.
- Individual support and planning with assistance from an academic advisor.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
- Mathematics – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:
These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.
- Biology – Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U)
- Chemistry – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)
- Physics – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)
Courses
Term one (2025 Fall)
Term one (2025 Fall)
STDV1180 Academic and Career Preparation
COMM1160 Communication in Healthcare I
BIOL1400 Advanced Human Biology
CHEM1400 Advanced Health Chemistry I
MATH1150 Algebra & Trigonometry
Term two (2026 Winter)
PHYS1198 Concepts in Physics
COMM1262 Advanced Communication Skills for Pre-Health Science
BIOL1401 Advanced Human Anatomy & Physiology
CHEM1401 Advanced Health Chemistry II
MATH1250 Calculus and Statistics
Related Courses
Overview
- Institution: Niagara College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 1851, P1851
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.