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Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees Northern College - Timmins Campus Northern College - Timmins Campus, Canada

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CAD 16372

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program prepares graduates for success in professional health career programs. This program provides an admissions pathway into the Bachelor of Science – Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Paramedic programs at Northern College. It also provides admission requirements for most health career programs offered at other Ontario community colleges and is a partner in several university articulation agreements.

Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 79
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diplom or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English (C, U)
    • Grade 11 Math (C, M, U) (Preferably Functions and Relations or equivalent)

6 IELTS Score
79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16372

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

10000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Allocation of the 15 International Entrance Scholarships for Fall 2025 Intake


Scholarship Value: $2,000 per recipient


Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the scholarship, international students must meet the following requirements:


1. Intake and Region:

  • Be a new international student starting in the Fall 2025 intake.
  • Students from all countries are eligible if they meet all the criteria in this document.


2. Regional Allocation:

  • A maximum of four scholarships will be awarded per region (Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa)
  • The remaining 3 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students outside the above listed regions if applicable.


3. Eligible Programs:

  • Applicants must be admitted to one of the Engineering, Technology, or Trades programs listed in Northern College’s Fall 2025 international program offerings. Examples include Mining, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment programs.


4. Payment Requirement:

  • Students must pay the full tuition and ancillary fees by the first payment deadline outlined in their Letter of Acceptance (LOA).


5. Exclusion for Domestic Tuition:


6. Academic Performance and English Proficiency:

  • Achieve a minimum average of 75% in senior high school or post-secondary academic studies.
  • Meet English proficiency requirements with a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent scores in other accepted tests.


7. Scholarship Application:

  • Scholarships will be applied directly to eligible students’ Northern College accounts after day 10 of their second semester.

8. Revocation of Scholarship:

  • Scholarships will be rescinded if:
    • Any application documents are found to be fraudulent.
    • The student changes to a program not eligible for the scholarship.
    • Students do not enroll at Northern College anymore.

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