College Certificate – Pre-Health Science Pathway to Advanced Diplomas (C904)

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees 1-year Ontario College Certificate program at St. Clair College provides students with the foundational academic credentials, scientific knowledge, and prerequisites needed to apply to competitive health science programs at both Windsor and Chatham campuses:

• Academic Foundation & Skill Building: Focuses on college-level human biology, preparatory chemistry, medical terminology, physics fundamentals, health care mathematics, and statistics.

• Pathway Preparation: Acts as a specialized preparatory bridge for high-demand competitive health programs including Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Paramedic, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory Therapy, Veterinary Technician, and Medical Laboratory Science.

• First-Consideration Admission: Students who complete the Fall intake certificate by May 1 of that calendar year receive priority consideration for admission into competitive health science programs over late completers.

• Degree & Diploma Transferability: Articulates directly for admission consideration into the Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program with the University of Windsor.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.