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For those interested in health sciences but uncertain about their educational direction, this program could be perfect. It emphasizes academic guidance to help you thrive while exposing you to various career options within the health sciences sector.
Transfer options
After finishing this program, you may transfer into Sheridan's Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Technician, or Animal Care programs.
Partnership agreements
Sheridan has articulation agreements with other applied health programs at Sheridan, as well as with Queen's University and York University. These agreements allow you to qualify for listed programs—even if you don't meet standard admission requirements—by completing Sheridan's Pre-Health Sciences certificate and fulfilling specific conditions.
Career Paths
Many students select the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program primarily to improve their employment and career opportunities.
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) or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.