This program provides an excellent preparation for health-related programs and graduates are given extra consideration for selection into any highly competitive, health-related program at Lambton College.
The program addresses students who lack some prerequisites and those who plan to improve study skills essential to succeed in health-related college programs.
The course load is slightly lower than in most health programs with a focus on fundamentals of science, math and communications. All courses in biology and chemistry include laboratory components utilizing Lambton’s multi-faceted lab facilities.
Please note: The Pre-Health Sciences certificate does not satisfy the admission requirements to the collaborative BScN program and also does not guarantee entrance into any program at Lambton College as we rank our applicants in highly competitive programs. Applicants who have successfully completed a pre-program at Lambton College will receive 10 bonus marks in their ranking.
Where there is intent to prepare for entry into a health-related program at other colleges, please seek advice from those colleges regarding acceptance of credits from Lambton College.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English C or U
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics M, C or U
Course equivalencies can be obtained through Academic Upgrading.
Mature applicants must be at least 19 years of age by the start of classes and be out of secondary school for at least one year. Mature applicant testing is available in the Counselling Department. The test(s) will demonstrate equivalency in required admission subjects. For more information please contact the Counselling Department at ext 3412.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
There are no progression requirements for this program. Students must achieve a minimum grade of "D" in all courses in order to graduate from the Pre-Health Sciences certificate program.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Upon graduation students will be able to transfer into a variety of health-related programs both at Lambton College and beyond.