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 either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| IPS 100 | Culture and Heritage |
| OJI 100 | Introduction to Ojibwe |
| MTH 090 | Mathematic Applications and Indigenous Knowledge for Health Studies |
| IPS 130 | Student Success Strategies: Ingwamazin/Aagamezii |
| BIO 098 | Human Biology I |
| CHM 105 | Introduction Chemistry |
Semester 2
| MTH 138 | Pre-Health Math II |
| IPS 210 | Identity and the Indigenous Psyche |
| IPS 230 | Social Justice and Indigenous Societies |
| OJI 200 | Introduction to Ojibwe II |
| IPS 110 | Wellness |
| BIO 109 | Human Biology II |
| CHM 119 | Fundamentals of Chemistry |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2018-2019 – 1 year – Ontario College Certificate
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3022.5 | $1154 | - | - | $4176.5 |
2018-2019 – 1 year – Ontario College Certificate
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12061.14 | $1742 | - | - | $13803.14 |
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
