Program overview
Program Summary
Individuals interested in a career in the healthcare field may consider the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway certificate program. The program instills an appreciation of the Canadian healthcare system, interprofessional roles, and the academic requirements of healthcare disciplines. The first semester focuses on foundational courses. The second semester continues to build on foundational health courses and allows students to choose courses that best suit their areas of interest. In this program, students will:
- learn the skills, attitudes, and attributes expected of healthcare practitioners
- explore various healthcare professions
- have the opportunity to upgrade courses to gain admission to health programs
- improve English, math, chemistry, and anatomy skills
- learn specific health courses, including medical terminology, infection control, and healthcare fundamentals.
The program also offers optional courses to help with entry into other health programs, including physics and psychology. Students can also take a phlebotomy course, allowing them to find work even if they do not continue with a health program. Graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathways certificate program will be prepared to enter Health and Public Safety programs through non-academic admission requirements and entrance testing processes.
Job Insights
Canada
SALARY
$61,457
/yr
Typical range: $43K – $85K
HIRING DEMAND
2.530 jobs
advertised in July 2026
Alberta
SALARY
$65,958
/yr
Typical range: $48K – $87K
HIRING DEMAND
188 jobs
advertised in July 2026
All figures in CAD • Sources: Government of Canada Job Bank • Reference period: 2023-2024 for salary
Admission Requirements
May vary depending on student nationality and education background.
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Grade 12 / High School
Minimum GPA
50.0%
Minimum Language Test Scores
IELTS
6.0
TOEFL
80.0
PTE
53.0
DUOLINGO
115
This program requires valid language test results
Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
This program offers conditional admissions
For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant‘s level of English proficiency.
The program requirements above should only be used as a guide and do not guarantee admission into the program.
Program overview
The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway 1-year certificate program introduces students to the Canadian healthcare system, interprofessional healthcare roles, and academic requirements for specialized health disciplines.
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Core Focus & Curriculum: Semester 1 focuses on foundational academic subjects and healthcare principles. Semester 2 expands on health courses while allowing elective specialization based on student interest. Coursework covers medical terminology, infection control, healthcare fundamentals, and upgrading in English, mathematics, chemistry, and human anatomy.
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Optional Electives & Certification: Offers optional courses such as physics, psychology, and phlebotomy. The optional phlebotomy course provides graduates with immediate employment capabilities in clinical lab environments even if they do not immediately pursue further healthcare programs.
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Pathway & Outcomes: Prepares graduates for competitive entry into diploma and degree programs within SAIT’s School of Health and Public Safety through non-academic admission requirements and entrance testing processes.
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Job Insights:
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Canada: Average salary of $61,457/yr (Range: $43K – $85K) | 2,530 jobs advertised (July 2026).
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Alberta: Average salary of $65,958/yr (Range: $48K – $87K) | 188 jobs advertised (July 2026).
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