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Graduates from the (A108) program with a previous degree in any field who are looking to become a Doctor of Medicine (MD) have a unique opportunity in Ontario to apply to St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies. (A108) courses will qualify as the science requirement for this program.

Program Overview

George Brown College’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (A108) program will prepare you to apply for and be successful in a range of health science programs at the advanced diploma or degree level. In a supportive learning environment, you will explore potential health science career opportunities and identify educational pathways to help you meet your career goals.  

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in a program that will prepare you with the admission requirements you need to apply to a one-year certificate or two-year diploma health sciences program, apply to George Brown’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (A109) program.

George Brown College’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (A108) program will prepare you for entry for a variety of college or university health sciences programs.

This full-time program is designed to prepare you for the academic requirements of an advanced diploma or degree-level program both within George Brown and with several partner institutions. Classes are scheduled Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will both strengthen existing and build new knowledge and skills in:

• communication
• mathematics
• human anatomy
• biology
• physics
• organic/inorganic chemistry
• advanced level English
• elective courses that may be eligible for transfer credits in other programs where applicable

To review our list of pathway programs, including a unique opportunity to enrol in a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, visit the Career and Postgraduate Study Opportunities tab on the left side of this page. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in a program that will prepare you with the admission requirements you need to apply to a one-year certificate or two-year diploma health sciences program, apply to George Brown’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (A109)

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Examine biological concepts, processes and systems of the human body, including genetics and epigenetics, as well as the structure, function and properties of the molecules of life, cells, tissues and organ systems in relation to homeostasis, physical development and health.
2. Examine concepts, processes and systems of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure; quantities in chemical reactions; solutions and solubility; acids and bases; as well as organic chemistry and biochemistry in relation to health and the human body.
3. Solve numeric problems and interpret data related to health sciences and other science-related fields using mathematical concepts, including algebra and probability, along with descriptive and inferential statistics.
4. Use health sciences and other science-related language and terminology appropriately to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in written, spoken, and visual forms.
5. Prepare a personal strategy and plan for academic, career and professional development in the health sciences or other science-related fields.
6. Investigate health sciences and science-related questions, problems and evidence using the scientific method.
7. Examine fundamental physics laws and concepts and their application to health sciences and other science-related fields.