Pre-Health Sciences

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

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Earn prerequisites and get a detailed introduction to a wide variety of health sciences careers before choosing a program that’s right for you.

Tuition: 4782*

Credential: Certificate

Hours: Full-time

Delivery: Class-based

Campus: Broadway Broadway

Program status: Under review.

Check out the University Transfer - Pathway to Health Sciences program as another way to reach your goals!

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What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Select a Health Sciences career path aligned with their interests
Use computers and other technological tools to perform related tasks
Apply a variety of Math, Biology, and Chemistry concepts to health related situations
Collaborate with others in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and support an understanding of Interprofessional collaboration
Communicate clearly in written, spoken and electronic form in relation to health studies
Utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills that are essential for success in health sciences programs
Develop depth and breadth of knowledge through the exploration of multiple health sciences courses and an elective course

What to expect

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The program will be 8 months (32 weeks), full time. Students must complete the program within 3 years from the time they start.

This program will be delivered full time, face-to-face with blended (face-to-face and online) learning activities. There will be lectures, interactive group activities and independent study throughout the program. Students will be required to do writing exercises, presentations and role playing in various courses.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent, or those pending completion of Grade 12 with permission of the Dean of Health Sciences, or delegate;
English 12 with a B grade or higher, or equivalent, or those currently enrolled in English 12, or equivalent, with permission of the Dean of Health Sciences, or delegate AND English Language Proficiency: http://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/;
Biology 12 with a C+ grade or higher, or VCC BIOL 0983 & 0993, or equivalent;
Chemistry 11 with a C+ grade or higher, or equivalent;
Pre-Calculus 11 with a C grade or higher, or Foundations of Math 11 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent. If a C in Pre-calculus 11 or a C in Foundations of Math 11 was not achieved, applicants must write the VCC Basic Arithmetic Assessment and score 80% or higher.

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

A caring attitude
Command of the English language
Good verbal and writing skills
Ability to work in a team/group environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-awareness

Courses *

Prior learning assessment and recognition

PLAR will be considered on a course by course basis.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Term One		Credits
BIOL 1125	Pre-Health Sciences Biology 1	2.5
MATH 1105	Applied Mathematics for Health Sciences 1	2.5
CHEM 1130	Chemistry for Health Sciences	2.5
PREH 1100	Information Systems for Health Sciences	2.5
PREH 1105	Heath Care System and Health Care Team	2.5
PREH 1110	Information and Research Fundamentals	1
PREH 1115	Medical Terminology	2.5
	Credits	16
Term Two
BIOL 1225	Pre-Health Sciences Biology 2	2.5
MATH 1205	Applied Mathematics for Health Sciences 2	2.5
ENGL 1100	English 1	3
PREH 1200	Career Planning	1
PREH 1205	Communicating for Success	2.5
PREH 1210	Interprofessional Collaboration	2.5
Elective: Students will be able to choose from post-secondary level courses within Vancouver Community College or transfer post-secondary credits from another institution. The course must be at least 45 hours and must be from a recognized, credentialed institution.		3
	Credits	17
	Total Credits	33

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition Deposit	0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

0 (0 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	36
Tuition Tuition	4782	Breakdown Tuition Breakdown 2275 - Term 1 1991 - Term 2 0 - Term 3 0 - Term 4 0 - Term 5
Student union	128
College initiative	94
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	96
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical and Dental	0
Temporary Medical Insurance	0
U-PASS	354
Graduation	45
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

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Pre-Health Sciences