Pre-Health Sciences Pathway To Advanced Diplomas And Degrees (St.Thomas)

Academic Requirements

The admission requirements for the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program at Fanshawe College are as follows:

Applicants must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an equivalent qualification, or be a mature applicant with the following courses:

• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 12 Math (C or U) or Grade 11 Math (U or M, college level not accepted)
• One science course from:
  • Grade 11 or 12 Biology
  • Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry
  • Grade 11 or 12 Physics
  • Grade 12 Introductory Kinesiology (U)

Note: Courses at the college level and grade 11 math at any level require a 65% minimum final grade.

Students who do not meet the admission requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrollment.

Important Notes:

• A strong foundation in math is required for success in this program. Grade 12 U level preparation is highly recommended. Grade 12 C level math will be accepted if the grade is above 65%, but Math for College Technology (MCT4C) is suggested as the C level choice. Grade 11 college math will not be accepted.
• Successful completion of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program may enable applicants to be given additional consideration when applying for competitive Health Career programs.
• Conditional admission to the Western-Fanshawe Collaborative degree in Nursing: Students in this program must successfully complete ALL courses in the program with a minimum grade of 'B' in each course by April 30 in order to keep a conditional offer of admission.
• Conditional admission to a Fanshawe College Health Career program: Students in this program must graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA by April 30 to keep their conditional offer of admission. Minimum grades are also required as listed in the admissions requirement in each health career program page.

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For any clarification and support regarding the admission requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The following English language proficiency tests are accepted for the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program:

• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 4.5 with no score less than 4 in any band
• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands
• CAEL: Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands; score of 80 in listening
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 53 with no score less than 45 in any of the four bands
• Cambridge English: Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162
• ESL4/GAP5: Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10
• Duolingo: Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95
• LANGUAGECERT: Overall score of 65 with no score less than 60 in any of the four skills

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.