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Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diploma and Degrees (Indigenous) (339)

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Program Description

Our blended learning design allows for flexible scheduling and independent learning opportunities. A focus on the fundamentals in math, science, and communications provides a well-rounded experience that can maximize your opportunities for further study. Further, this program focus will allow students to examine and apply Indigenous ways of knowing, learning, and evaluating in the health sciences. 

What you’ll learn

  • Gain valuable knowledge and skills in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English
  • Explore Indigenous ways of knowing, learning, and evaluating in health
  • Explore your career options in the health field

YEAR 1

Term 1 

  • BIOL10029 - Biology for Pre-Health 1 
  • CHEM10051 - Chemistry for Pre-Health 1 
  • COMM11000 - Essential Communication Skills 
  • CREDAS101 - First-Year Foundations 
  • MATH10008 - Pre-Health Mathematics 1 
     

Term 2 

  • BIOL10030 - Biology for Pre-Health 2 
  • CHEM10052 - Chemistry for Pre-Health 2 \
  • COMM10064 - English for Pre-Health G.A.S. 
  • MATH10072 - Advanced Pre-Health Math 2 
  • PHYS10010 - Physics for Pre-Health 

*Course and delivery are subject to change.

Admission Requirements

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
Grade 11 Mathematics, C, M or U or equivalent
Note: If you have previous university degree credit(s), you are not eligible to use Pre-Health as a route to apply to the Mohawk - McMaster BScN program.
The Pre-Health program does not lead to the Mohawk - McMaster Medical Radiation Sciences Collaborative degree program.
Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language:

See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:

  • Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
  • TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet-based)
  • or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
  • More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
  • Options are available for mature applicants.

Notes:

  • You must maintain a minimum 75% average in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English to be eligible to apply into the Mohawk-McMaster BScN Collaborative Nursing Degree program. As it is an oversubscribed program, more students apply than are accepted.
  • After completion of the Pre-Health program, you will be eligible to apply to Health Sciences diploma programs and many health programs at other Ontario colleges and universities
  • After completion of the Pre-Health program, you will be eligible to continue your studies towards a General Arts and Sciences Diploma, as a pathway to university
  • If you have previous university degree credit(s), you ARE NOT eligible to use Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees as a route to apply to the Mohawk McMaster BScN program. The Pre-Health program DOES NOT lead to the Mohawk - McMaster Medical Radiation Sciences Collaborative Degree program.

Tuition and Fees

Total 1st Year Fees    $4,331.14
*Based on 2023-2024 domestic fees and subject to change.

Career Paths

The pre-health sciences program is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to be successfully admitted into a health-related diploma or degree program.

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Details

Accrediting Institution
Mohawk College
Program Length
1 Academic Year
Next Program Intake
September 2024
Campus
Brantford Campus
Credential Type
Ontario College Certificate

Contact

Address:
411 Elgin St.
Brantford, ON N3S 7P5

General Contact:
226-493-1245

Program Contact