This one-year certificate program is designed to provide you with the core knowledge, skills and abilities fundamental to academic success in health sciences and other high affinity programs. You will develop knowledge and skills in communications, mathematics, human anatomy, biology and organic/inorganic chemistry. You will be well prepared to further your study in the health sciences at either the diploma, advanced diploma or baccalaureate level. The program also provides you with the opportunity to learn about potential careers in the health sciences and to identify other programs focusing on the biological or chemical sciences that will enable you to achieve your career objectives.
Part-time option is available >
Ontario College Certificate
2 Semesters (1 Year)
January, September
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Take your first steps towards a future in several health science-based programs. Once you have completed this program, you will be eligible to apply for Seneca’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) Degree or Practical Nursing Diploma program. Entrance to these competitive programs is based on grades achieved in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas & Degrees (PHS).
Graduates may also consider Seneca programs such as Workplace Safety & Prevention, Fitness & Health Promotion, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician or Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation. If you are applying to another postsecondary institution, please check that institution’s admission requirements.
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| BIO105 | Biology | 5 |
| CHM101 | Chemistry | 4 |
| COM101 | Communicating Across Contexts | 3 |
| or COM111 | Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) | |
| MTH135 | Foundations of Mathematics | 4 |
| SCI101 | Pathway to Academic and Career Excellence | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIO215 | Human Biology | 4 |
| BIO216 | Anatomy and Physiology of Wellness | 4 |
| CHM201 | Chemistry | 4 |
| MTH177 | Mathematics of Data Management | 4 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
Note: The general education courses taken for credit in the Pre-Health Science Certificate will be counted as general education credits in the Practical Nursing diploma program but not in the BSN degree program.
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.
Recommended upgrading for applicants who do not meet academic subject requirements.
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
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