George Brown College’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees one-year certificate program paves the way for your success in advanced diploma and degree-level health science programs.
In our nurturing learning environment, you’ll uncover the many possibilities that the world of health sciences offers. We’ll guide you in mapping out your educational pathway, ensuring that you’re on track to achieve your career goals.
Full Description
George Brown College’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (A108) one-year certificate programwill prepare you for admission into a variety of college or university health sciences programs.
This exciting full-time program will equip you with the academic requirements needed for an advanced diploma or degree-level program, both within George Brown and with several partner institutions.
Classes are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, and will strengthen your existing knowledge while building new skills in:
communication
mathematics
human anatomy
biology
physics
organic/inorganic chemistry
advanced level English
elective courses that may be eligible for transfer credits in other programs where applicable
To review our list of pathway programs visit the Career and Postgraduate Study Opportunities tab on the left side of this page.
Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
grade 12C English (65 per cent or higher) or grade 12U English
grade 12 math (C or U) (65 per cent or higher)
senior level biology, chemistry or physics recommended
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
language proficiency Testing Program
Diploma/Certificate
Programs
Postgraduate Programs and Fast-track/ Bridges**
GBC Degree Programs*
George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program
Level 8
Level 9
Level 9
IELTS (Academic)
6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
TOEFL
80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band
84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
MELAB
80
85
85
PTE (Academic)
54, overall minimum
50 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
CAEL
60 (overall)
70 overall (writing 60)
70 overall (writing 60)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)
176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only)
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