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.
Degree Transfers and Pathways
Whether you're starting here with a certificate or diploma program, or transferring your credits from another institution or informal experience into a program at Sault College, we have so many ways for you to continue your postsecondary education with us. Explore pathways to a degree or a diploma and learn about transfer options.
Pathways Within >
Complete two diplomas in as little as three years or earn a certificate on the path towards a diploma or degree, all right here.
Pathways Into >
If you've completed any courses from another institution or have informal learning experiences, transfer your credits into a program here.
Courses
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
| Domestic | International | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Ancillary | Tuition | Ancillary |
| $2,648.20 | $1,250.00 | $15,120.30 | $1,900.00 |
These fees are for the 2025-2026 academic year (year 1 of study), and are subject to change. Please visit your Student Portal to view your Schedule of Fees.
Contact
Program College Contact: Ashley Bernardo, ashley.bernardo@saultcollege.ca