5.1 Pre-Health Science

Pre-Health Science (PHS) is the preferred designated preparatory program for admission to career programs in the School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing.

Admission to the Pre-Health Science (PHS) program does not guarantee admission in a subsequent year to any College program. Successful completion of the Pre-Health Science program, however, does enable the student to be given additional consideration when applying for one in that Academic year and in some programs students may apply for advance standing for courses that meet minimum conditions for exemption. This chapter will examine some of the health programs at Fanshawe College to help students make an informed decision based on their goals and best program fit. Pre-Health Science provides students with an opportunity to explore their own study habits, goals and interests in science. For some this may mean choosing a career path that is not in Health Sciences. In addition to core course content, PHS provides students with a foundational skill set for success in further academic studies regardless of the content. As a result, PHS graduates have a high success in many programs, this chapter will outline a sample of those pathway.