Preparatory Health Science

Program Highlights

Solid English, Math, and Science skills are fundamental to your success in a health care profession. In this one-year preparatory program, you will take core courses in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology.

You will also have the opportunity to take two elective courses each semester, depending upon your interests. Program elective courses offered will vary from year to year and are designed to contribute to successful transfer into a university science or advanced college science program. You will be provided with a list of program elective courses available each semester and will choose one course from this list. The General Education elective course that you select each semester will help you to become a competent communicator and problem solver, with the critical analytical skills needed for the workplace.

Why Choose Fleming

Fleming has an established track record of providing excellent educational programs in the health sciences. Through the dynamic partnership between Fleming College and Trent University, the unique, fully integrated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was developed to give you the best of both theory and practical education for this profession. Successful completion of  the Preparatory Health Science certificate provides the essential courses for many high school graduates and mature students to be considered for entry into the first year of this program. Space is reserved in the Trent/ Fleming B.Sc.N. program for graduates from Fleming's Preparatory Health program who achieve high academic standing over the duration of their program, and who meet application requirements. Only students with a minimum 75% average or greater will be considered.

Is this You?

To succeed in this program you need:

• strong oral and written communication skills
• ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• an interest in health care and related fields
• problem solving skills
• emotional maturity
• commitment to making your education work
• good time management, organizational skills
• willingness to explore your options

Minimum Admission Requirements

 OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) level, including:

• 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
• 2 College (C) Math courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
• 2 different Grade 11 College (C) Science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 

When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) or (U/C) courses are also accepted.

Recommended (but not required for admission):

• Biology

Mature Students

If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary.

All applicants will be required to achieve course credit in the mandatory science courses, through Secondary School or through Academic Upgrading programs.

Additional Costs

Plan to spend at least $700 per year for books and supplies.