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Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Fees & Financial Aid
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Learning Outcomes
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Articulation Agreements
Earn college credits while preparing for a health sciences career.
Program Overview
Pathways to success
If you know you want to work in health sciences but aren’t sure of your academic path, this program may be ideal for you. There’s a strong focus on academic advising to support your success, and you’ll be introduced to a range of possible career paths in the health sciences field.
Transfer opportunities
When you've completed this program, you can apply to transfer into one of these Sheridan programs: Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Technician or Animal Care.
Articulation agreements
We've established articulation agreements with other Sheridan applied health programs, as well as with programs at Queen's University and York University. This means that, even if you don't meet the admission requirements for the programs listed in the agreements, you can become eligible by completing Sheridan's Pre-Health Sciences certificate program and meeting certain criteria.
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS BIOL 14108 Human Biology 3 MATH 10172 Essential Mathematics for the Health Sciences 4 CHEM 17370 Introductory Chemistry 1 3 ENGL 10102 Principles of Academic Writing and Research 3 LIFE 17208 College Success – Health 1 General Education Elective 3 Total credits: 17
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Semester 2
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
- Mathematics, Grade 11 (C, M or U)*
*Recommended: Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
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Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Career Opportunities
A primary reason students choose the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program is to enhance job and career prospects.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2025–2026 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$4,531.50
Fees for International students
$19,092.50Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, graduates will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Examine biological concepts, processes and systems of the human body, including genetics and epigenetics, as well as the structure, function and properties of the molecules of life, cells, tissues and organ systems in relation to homeostasis, physical development and health.
- Examine concepts, processes and systems of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure; quantities in chemical reactions; solutions and solubility; acids and bases; as well as organic chemistry and biochemistry in relation to health and the human body.
- Solve numeric problems and interpret data related to health sciences and other science-related fields using mathematical concepts, including algebra and probability, along with descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Use health sciences and other science-related language and terminology appropriately to communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written, spoken and visual forms.
- Prepare a personal strategy and plan for academic, career and professional development in the health sciences or other science-related fields.
- Investigate health sciences and science-related questions, problems and evidence using the scientific method.
- Examine fundamental physics laws and concepts and their application to health sciences and other science-related fields.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Articulation Agreements
Articulation agreements for programs within Sheridan
The following Articulation Agreement applies only to students enrolled in the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program, starting at Sheridan in September 2019 or later:
Applicants who do not possess the necessary admission requirements for applied health programs (Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician or Veterinary Technician) at Sheridan who complete the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program will be granted admission, contingent on space in the program (in the semester that they are applying for), if they fulfill the following criteria:
- Successful completion of the 2 semesters of the Pre-Health program;
- An overall GPA of 3.0;
- Minimum grades for the programs specified below
Program-specific requirements:
Athletic Therapy; Kinesiology | 4-year degrees
Minimum 70% in the following courses:
- BIOL 14108: Human Biology
- SCIE 22273: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Semester 2
- CHEM 17370: Introductory Chemistry 1
- CHEM 29402: Introductory Chemistry 2, Semester 2
- MATH 10172: Essential Mathematics for the Health Sciences
Minimum 60% in the following courses:
- MATH 20025: Functions and Statistics for Health Sciences, Semester 2
- PHYS 20009: Applied Physics, Semester 2
- ENGL 10102: Principles of Academic Writing and Research
- ENGL 17889: Composition and Rhetoric, Semester 2
Veterinary Technician | 2-year diploma
Minimum 70% in the following courses:
- BIOL 14108: Human Biology
- SCIE 22273: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Semester 2
- CHEM 17370: Introductory Chemistry 1
- CHEM 29402: Introductory Chemistry 2, Semester 2
- MATH 10172: Essential Mathematics for the Health Sciences
- MATH 20025: Functions and Statistics for Health Sciences, Semester 2
- PHYS 20009: Applied Physics, Semester 2
Minimum 50% in the following courses:
- ENGL 10102: Principles of Academic Writing and Research
- ENGL 17889: Composition and Rhetoric, Semester 2
Pharmacy Technician; Practical Nursing | 2-year diplomas
Minimum 70% in the following courses:
- BIOL 14108: Human Biology
- SCIE 22273: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Semester 2
- CHEM 17370: Introductory Chemistry 1
- CHEM 29402: Introductory Chemistry 2, Semester 2
- MATH 10172: Essential Mathematics for the Health Sciences
Minimum 50% in the following courses:
- PHYS 20009: Applied Physics, Semester 2
- ENGL 10102: Principles of Academic Writing and Research
- ENGL 17889: Composition and Rhetoric, Semester 2
For the courses with minimum grade thresholds, as specified above, students may only have a maximum of three graded attempts. Withdrawals without Academic Penalty (i.e., "W" grades) are not included.
Articulation agreements with Queen's and York University
Upon successful completion of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program, students may also use one of Sheridan's external articulation agreements with Queen's or York University:
Queen's University
Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (75%) (based on Queen's GPA scale) in all courses taken.
- 63% or higher on the first attempt.
- No high school prerequisites required.
- Eligible applicants must have started Sheridan's Pre-Health program in September 2016 or later.
York University
- Cumulative program GPA of 3.0 (70%).
- Into one of the following degree programs (provided students meet the terms of admission into each individual program:
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Global Health or Psychology;
- Bachelor of Health Studies; or
- BA in Kinesiology, Global Health or Psychology.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Program availability
Domestic
International
Ontario College Certificate
Full-time 1 year Program code: PPHSS
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| May 2025 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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| Sep 2025 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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| Jan 2026 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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| May 2026 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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