Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas Durham College

About this Program

Level: Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas

Discpline: Medical Sciences

Length: 2 semesters

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Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $13,322.00

Oshawa Campus Campus

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Program Description

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (PHSC) is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a health sciences career. This two-semester program provides the foundation necessary for success in a college health sciences program such as Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant. It is also designed for individuals who would like to strengthen their communication, mathematics, biology, chemistry and critical thinking or physics skills as well as familiarize themselves with college life and college workload.

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Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.