Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees - 339

Ontario College Certificate
One year or less
CIP Code: 51.1199
OSAP Checkmark OSAP Eligible
Pursue pathways to a broad range of diploma and degree programs in health sciences.

Program Highlights

  • A focus on the fundamentals in math, science, and communications provides a well-rounded experience that can maximize your opportunities for further study.
  • This program prepares students for a wide range of learning opportunities in the Health Sciences including Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Recreation Therapy, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant, Digital Health, Biotechnology, and much more!
  • Pick a delivery option that suits your learning needs.
    • Option 1: Mohawk's hybrid learning design allows students the opportunity to benefit from a combination of on-campus and online learning. This option is suited for students who prefer a campus experience while also benefiting from the flexibility afforded by online hours for some coursework.
    • Option 2: Mohawk’s fully online design allows for flexible scheduling and independent learning opportunities. This option is suited for students who learn well online through a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous hours for all coursework.

What you'll learn

  • Gain valuable knowledge and skills in biology, chemistry, physics, math and English.
  • Explore your career options in the health field.

Program Length

1 academic year (period of 8 months)

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Admission

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:

Options are available for mature applicants.

Don't have the necessary requirements?

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Tuition and Fees

2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2

Compulsory Ancillary Fees

$881.96$785.16
Co-op FeesN/AN/A

Compulsory Program Fees

$0.00$0.00
Domestic Tuition$1,354.04$1,354.04
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester$2,236.00$2,139.20
Total 1st Year Fees$4,375.20

Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.


2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees$8,525.00$8,525.00
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Charges Per Semester$8,975.00$8,900.00
Total 1st Year Fees$17,875.00

If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.

Additional Information

Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career. 

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Available Financial Assistance Resources:

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By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

Financial Literacy:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

  • 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.

Educational Pathways

 

Pathways to Mohawk 

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.


If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.

Receiving Program

Transfer to

You can transfer from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees - 339 to the following programs:

Personal Support Worker

Campus
Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH)
Six Nations Polytechnic - Brantford (SB)
Wentworth Heights - Schlegel
Credential
Ontario College Certificate

Biotechnology

Campus
Fennell Campus (FF)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma

Pharmacy Technician

Campus
Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma

Massage Therapy

Campus
Fennell Campus (FF)
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Nursing (BScN)

Campus
Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH)
Credential
Degree

Practical Nursing

Campus
Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma

Credit transfer agreements have been arranged to make it easier for students to move from Mohawk to another institution.

Transfer From Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees To

Queen's University

Program Name
See below for Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees pathways
Location

99 University Ave
Kingston ON K7L 3N6
Canada

Opportunity Details

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Location

99 University Ave
Kingston ON K7L 3N6
Canada

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program Name
See below for Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees pathways
Location

75 University Ave W
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
Canada

Opportunity Details

Bachelor of Arts & Science, Public Health

Location

75 University Ave W
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
Canada

Trent University

Program Name
See below for Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees pathways
Location

1600 West Bank Drive
Peterborough ON K9L 0G2
Canada

Opportunity Details

Bachelor of Science Degree Programming

Location

1600 West Bank Drive
Peterborough ON K9L 0G2
Canada

Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.

Mohawk College makes no warranty or endorsement of material contained within links to external websites, nor does the College assume any responsibility for the linked website or its contents.

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