Pre Health Program Helps You Make the Right Career Choice
The post-secondary pre-health program is designed to help students in
exploring various science programs and choosing the most suitable
academic pathway. The program aims to equip students with know-how that
they need to enroll in a science course that best suits their interests
and career goals.
The one-year diploma program offers a solid foundation to students by
introducing them to a range of science subjects while even focusing on
computer education and communication skills. The benefit of this program
is that you can directly enroll into a practical nursing or pharmacy
technician program on its completion.
Who Should Enroll in a Pre-Health Science Program?
Centennial College's pre-health science program is for you if
- You're unsure of which science program to choose from among practical nursing, pharmacy technician and transportation
- You don't have academic qualifications to enroll in a science program of your choice in a college
- You haven't studied any science subjects in high school and are not eligible to post-secondary science programs
- You're not eligible to seek admission in a science course after completing high school
Students completing this diploma course stand eligible to transfer
directly into practical nursing, pharmacy technician and transportation
programs.
About Pre-Health Programs
The one-year pre-health programs cover five subjects in each semester,
exposing you to various subjects including physics, chemistry,
mathematics and computers and communication for healthcare professionals
in the first semester. The program combines classroom learning,
question and answer sessions and group discussions on various related
topics. The aim is to help students develop strong foundation based on
understanding of human physiology and psychology instead of
memorization.
In the second semester, the focus is more on pre-anatomy, physiology and
developmental psychology. The healthcare professionals also need to
possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as they have
to deal with people on daily basis. This is why communication remains
the main subject in both the semesters. In addition, you also study
chemistry and mathematics on more advanced level.
Enrolling into a Pre-Health Program
In order to apply for a pre-health program, you will need:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent or mature student status (19 years or older)
- English Grade 12 C or University or equivalent
- Mathematics Grade 11 M or 12 C or University or equivalent
In case you don't meet possess required qualifications in English and
mathematics, you can appear take English and Math skills assessment with
the college you're seeking admission in.
With a certificate in pre-health science, you are eligible to seek
admission in a three-year diploma or four-year degree course in nursing
and pharmacy.
Who is Eligible to Enroll in This Program?
You are eligible to enroll in this program
- If you have completed your high school
- Even if you are currently attending high school. In this case, your midterm and final grades will automatically be transferred to the college where you seek admission
- If you have completed high school even without studying any of the science subjects
The program offers you in-depth understanding of working of human body
and mind. Along with this, you gain clarity on which program to choose
for further studies.
