George Brown College - St. James
George Brown College - St. James

200 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (A109)

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program prepares students academically for future study in many Health Sciences programs by setting a foundation in core mathematics and science courses and providing an overview of the health-care industry.

Upon completion of the program, students have a variety of pathways at George Brown College, including Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, Fitness and Health Promotion, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Medical Office Administration, Hearing Instrument Specialist and Activation Co-ordinator/Gerontology, among others or other post-secondary options.

Today’s health-care employers are looking for skilled workers to address a critical labour shortage. Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas provides students with practical training, confidence building and communication skills needed to excel in many health-care programs and careers in the field. Through classroom and hands-on study, students will explore careers in the health sector, including those in health-care institutions or with health-care providers. Students will also gain a basic understanding of social sciences and human relations – essential skills for the field of health sciences.

Career development, academic advising and student success services support career exploration and other academic needs of all Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas students.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Production

90

Program Intakes

Open date

August 6, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Open date

September 24, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

April 8, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

1 year college certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$16274 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Mandatory Health Insurance Fee: $787 per year
Administration Fee: $553 per year
Student Activity Fee: $249 per year
Materials Fee: $70 per year
Student Levy Fee: $25 (one-time)