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Pre-Health Sciences at Red Deer Polytechnic

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:

  • Medical Lab Assistant Certificate
  • Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma
  • Pharmacy Technician Diploma
  • Practical Nurse Diploma

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
Admission Requirements
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
Requirements

 Minimum GPA - 50% 

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QS Ranking

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