This program is a transition year for secondary school graduates and mature students who lack the prerequisites to be accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree program offered jointly by Lambton College and University of Windsor.
To graduate from the Pre-Health Sciences - BScN certificate program, students must achieve a minimum grade of D (50%) in each course offered. However, in order to be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree offered jointly by Lambton College and University of Windsor a graduate of this program will need to have achieved the following:
- Program grade point average of at least 2.7
- A combined average of at least a B- (70%) in BIO-1205 and BIO-2205
- A combined average of at least a B- (70%) in CHM-1255 and CHM-2255
- Passing grade in all courses in both semesters.
Students in this program must apply to the BScN program by February 1 of the calendar year in which they wish to start the program to ensure that all additional requirements are met as outlined in the calendar for the BScN program.
For students not entering the Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSCN) program from high school, but rather enter through the Pre-Health Sciences - BSCN (PNSG) program, only graduates from Lambton College and St. Clair College programs will be guaranteed consideration. Bonus points for Lambton College Pre-Nursing Program will not be assigned.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English C or U (minimum grade of 55%)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry C or U OR Grade 11 or 12 Biology C or U
Grade 12 Mathematics C or U (recommended)
Course equivalencies can be obtained through Academic Upgrading.
Graduates of this program are qualified to apply for any other Health Science program at Lambton College, provided they meet the respective minimum grade requirements.
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 (BScN) certificate program.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates will be able to transfer into a Bachelor of Science Nursing program both at Lambton College and beyond.