Pre-Health Sciences
Overview
| Tuition | $5,075 |
|---|---|
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 0-0 |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| Start dates |
What to expect
What you will learn
- 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
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.
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.
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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
Program availability
Not currently available.
Courses
| 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 | Academic Writing | 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 costs
| Application fee | $36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition / Term | $5,075 |
Year 1 - $2,414 Year 2 - $2,113 |
| Student union | $145 | |
| College initiative | $100 | |
| Campus resource | $102 | |
| U-Pass | $376 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $5,876 |
* 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 non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
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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How to apply
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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
Contact us
Advising services
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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