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College Certificate - Pre-Health Science Pathway - Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (H162W)

Northern College

Timmins — South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 16,815
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Pre-health Sciences: Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees is a one-year certificate program that allows students to investigate which is the first step in their preparation for a variety of future careers in the health sciences – and specifically lays the groundwork for Northern’s nursing and paramedic programs. There are many benefits which include: Pre-Health is the first step on the pathway to a wide range of careers in health, medicine, and dentistry Pre-Health prepares them for success in professional health science programs in college and university Two distinct annual intakes provides the option to select the delivery mode that works best for them Graduates, subject to minimum grade requirements, are admissible into the Queen’s Bachelor in Health Sciences (BHSc) program and can receive four first year university transfer credits. Queen’s BHSc program is available entirely online and provides pathways into Dentistry, Medicine, Graduate Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine. The certificate also satisfies the admission requirements for most health care programs at other Ontario community colleges. Thanks to a broad-based curriculum, they will gain a solid foothold in chemistry, physics, psychology, and human biology – including genetics, microbiology, and common pathologies. They will also improve their math, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Along the way, learn the effective negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution strategies that are essential to on-the-job success.
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 16,815
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Timmins

South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada

4715 Highway 101 East

Timmins campus, photo 1 Timmins campus, photo 2

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

Graduating from a designated learning institution does not automatically make a student eligible for a PGWP; not every program at a DLI qualifies, and eligibility can depend on the program, language results, field of study and other requirements.

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About the Institution

Northern College is a public college with nearly 1,500 full-time students enrolled. Nestled in the hills overlooking picturesque Lake Temiskaming and the Quebec border, the Haileybury campus is home to the Vet Sciences, Haileybury School of Mines, Practical Nursing, Social Service Worker, Personal Support Worker, Instrumentation, School of Business, Office Administration, and Law Clerk programs. With over 75 full-time, part-time, certificate, diploma, and apprenticeship programs and hundreds of in-class, web-based, and correspondence courses, students are sure to find exactly what they are loo...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.