College Certificate – Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (1214)

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees one-year certificate program prepares students to apply for advanced diploma or degree programs in Conestoga College’s School of Health & Life Sciences (such as Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic, BScN, Bachelor of Environmental Public Health, and others). Students build core knowledge in biology, chemistry, and health sciences while adjusting to college workloads and increasing their application competitiveness. Completion also allows application to various certificate and two-year diploma health programs. (Note for international students: This specific pathway applies to degrees like Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology or Bachelor of Environmental Public Health; international applicants seeking two-year diploma programs should apply to the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas).

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.