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Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and DiplomasNEW

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Program Code: PH121
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Credential: Ontario College Certificate
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Program Length: 2 semesters
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Program Overview

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the health-care sector and you would like the opportunity to explore your options while developing the skills that are necessary for post-secondary success, then this is the program for you. In the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program, you will strengthen your science, writing and math skills while exploring and preparing for career paths in biotechnology, pharmacy technician, practical nursing, Chinese medicine and paramedicine, to name a few.  

In this program you will:   

  • build the foundational skills necessary for success in the health sciences field including math, critical thinking and problem solving  experience learning in a science lab 
  • gain science credits in biology, anatomy, chemistry and physics 
  • hone your academic skills for future studies  
  • participate in lab teams and conduct science experiments – starting in your first semester  

Explore different careers in health sciences by connecting with experts in the health-care field and participating in pathways events. In addition, you will learn to analyze personal and professional situations from various perspectives to help develop a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen and allied health professional.  

Humber also offers:  

  • dry and wet lab experience in specialized science labs  
  • pathways guest speakers and events for career insights and pathway options in the health and sciences fields 
  • student advising support for each student  

International students, please contact gas@humber.ca to find out if this program is right for you. 

Curriculum

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Your Career

Health and science skills are in high demand for future employment. As a future health-care professional, Humber’s Pre-Health program gives you the opportunity to explore the multiple career paths in workplace wellness, lab technology, paramedics, nursing, personal support work, health-care management, Chinese medicine, biotechnology and more.

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