School of Indigenous Studies
Indigenous Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
1 year – Ontario College Certificate
Prepare for further college studies or your future career in the health sciences sector in our unique culture-based program.
Overview
This program will prepare you to meet the challenges of post-secondary education while you gain a solid understanding of Indigenous history and culture, as well as vital science and math skills.
What You Learn
- Technical math
- Chemistry
- Human biology
- Culture and heritage
- Introduction to Ojibwe or Cree
- Mathematic applications
- Student success strategies: Ingwamazin/Aagamezii
- Identity and the Indigenous psyche
- Social justice and Indigenous societies
- Wellness
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| IPS100 | Culture and Heritage |
| OJI100 | Introduction to Ojibwe |
| MTH090 | Mathematic Applications and Indigenous Knowledge for Health Studies |
| IPS130 | Student Success Strategies: Ingwamazin/Aagamezii |
| BIO098 | Human Biology I |
| CHM105 | Introductory Chemistry |
Semester 2
| MTH138 | Pre-Health Math II |
| IPS210 | Identity & the Indigenous Psyche |
| IPS230 | Social Justice & Indigenous Societies |
| OJI200 | Introduction to Ojibwe II |
| IPS110 | Wellness |
| BIO109 | Human Biology II |
| CHM119 | Fundamentals of Chemistry |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2019-2020 – 1 year – Ontario College Certificate
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1046.72 - 1186.72 | - | - | $3906.96 |
2019-2020 – 1 year – Ontario College Certificate
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12422.97 | $1696.72 - 1773.72 | - | - | $14196.69 |
What You Need - Recommended
What You Need - Recommended
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Further Your Education to programs such as:
- Practical Nursing
- Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physiotherapist Assistant
- Dental Hygiene
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Ontario?
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Canada?
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution Internationally?
Please contact the Pathways Officer if you have additional questions regarding the credit transfer process:
Micheline Demers – Pathways Officer
705.474.7600 ext 5139
Micheline.Demers@canadorecollege.ca
