This program is perfect for those who are interested in a career in a health or wellness related field, but are not sure which program they would like to study. It is also a great choice for those who are interested in one of the Certificate or Diploma programs in Health Sciences, but do not meet the admission requirements.
The Pre-Health Sciences Certificate program is a pathway designed to give students who are interested in a health career the opportunity to explore basic concepts related to health and health care. Students may do this while taking courses in Mathematics and Biology for Health Professions that can be used for admission. The relatively low credit load of the program (22 credits) allows students the opportunity to upgrade other high school courses required for admission while they are in the Certificate program.
Students who complete this one year Certificate program will have the opportunity to explore a variety of health related careers that require either a Certificate or Diploma. They will also develop strong study skills, and, upon completion of the program and fulfilment of additional admission requirements, will be eligible to apply to the following Red Deer Polytechnic School of Health Sciences programs:
The programs above have designated 10% of seats for admission of graduates of the Certificate program who achieve a Grade Point Average of 3.3, with no course grade below C, provided all other admission requirements are met.
| Level | Undergraduate Certificate |
| Discipline | Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 150 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 12789 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 7 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 92 |
| PTE | Not Required / Waiver |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 50%
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