Frequently Asked Questions

Learn the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions for the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we have had to make changes to how we deliver our programs in order to maintain a high quality learning experience while ensuring the safety of our students and staff.

All courses will be delivered remotely for the Fall 2021 semester, with no requirement to be on campus. Faculty will use Zoom, and other virtual tools to teach course materials in a fun and interactive manner. Courses will have some real-time activities where you will meet with your classmates and teacher at a scheduled time, as well as some independent course work to be completed on your own. Class activities may include using breakout rooms for collaborative work, group discussions, or virtual activities. This program is well-suited to remote delivery.

We have also transitioned our services to virtual delivery and we have developed many new resources to support your success, such as our new Student Learning Kit. You may also wish to participate in one of our upcoming virtual events for prospective students to learn more about what’s in-store for you this Fall.

Your timetable is planned to be released on August 6, 2021.

Which Pre-Health Sciences Pathway program should I take if I’m interested in possibly pursuing future post-secondary programs?

To keep your options open to college certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma health programs, as well as university-level programs, it is recommended to take the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program. If you are planning on continuing your studies with a college-level certificate or diploma, the Pre-Health Science Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas is the correct choice.

What are my possible post-secondary pathways once I’ve completed this program?

Both of the Pathway programs allow students to explore their interests in the health science field while developing strong study skills and earning post-secondary credits that may be transferred to other programs. Below is a helpful infographic with some details on the Pathways programs:

I think I have applied to the wrong Pre-Health Sciences Pathway program. What should I do?

At Algonquin, both the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway programs have been designed so that all of the courses in the first semester are the same. This will allow for students to change their pathway in the second semester so that it best fits their future educational goals. So, if you think you may have applied to the wrong Pre-Health Sciences Pathway program for your needs, you will have the option to change programs in the second semester and still be on track to graduate.

Will taking the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway programs allow me to apply to other health-related programs at other colleges and universities outside of Pembroke?

Yes, however final admission to any program is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Many colleges and universities in Ontario will recognize the programs as meeting or exceeding admission requirements for various programs. Contact the college or university of interest’s Admissions Office for further information.