- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 51.1199
- Duration
- 1 year college certificate
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
Program overview
An one year Ontario College Certificate covering biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology and health mathematics at the level needed for advanced health programmes.
This pre-health stream is aimed at advanced diplomas and degrees such as the Mohawk-McMaster health programmes, and it is on Mohawk’s PGWP list.
Mohawk College, a public Ontario college founded in 1966, delivers the pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees) at its Fennell campus in Hamilton. Mohawk lists the pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees) on its PGWP list under CIP 51.1199, so it meets the field of study rule for college credentials. A programme under two years supports a permit matching its length, so the pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees) would lead to a work permit of about eight months to a year. A provincial attestation letter from Ontario is needed before the pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees) can support a study permit application.
Applicants to the pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees) need Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, and tuition for the pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees) is recorded at CAD 16,190. Mohawk charges a CAD 100 application fee and asks for the full first semester of tuition before it issues the acceptance and attestation letters for the pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees). The pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees) lists two entry windows, both September starts, beginning in September 2027. Apply Study Visa manages the application for the pre-health sciences certificate (pathway to advanced diplomas and degrees), the payment to Mohawk, the attestation letter and your study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or equivalent, at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 with no section minimum; PTE Academic 50 with no band below 43; or the Duolingo English Test at 105 with no band below 100.
- Application and payment: Mohawk charges a non-refundable CAD 100 application fee. Full first semester tuition must be paid before Mohawk issues the letter of acceptance and the provincial attestation letter. If your study permit is refused, Mohawk refunds tuition paid less a CAD 250 administrative fee, provided you apply within 60 days of the programme start date and upload the refusal letter.
- Scholarship: No entrance scholarship is recorded against this programme. Mohawk runs awards and bursaries for enrolled students, but they are competitive and not guaranteed, so budget the full tuition.
- Additional requirement: Grade 12 English and Grade 11 mathematics or equivalent are expected, and some streams ask for Grade 12 mathematics or science.
- Work rights: Mohawk lists this programme under CIP 51.1199, supporting a permit matching the programme length, about eight months to a year. A PGWP also requires a language test at CLB 5 in all four abilities for college credentials, taken within two years of applying. This is separate from the English test you need for admission. No open work permit for a spouse or partner, since IRCC now limits those to master, doctoral and select professional programmes.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the attestation letter request, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Health Degree Student: after laddering
- Laboratory Assistant: hospitals
- Research Assistant: health research
- Health Care Aide: long term care
- Pharmacy Assistant: pharmacies
- Health Professional: after further study
Reality check: The permit it supports would match its length, roughly a year, so most students use it only as a bridge.
About Mohawk College - Fennell
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- Established
- 1966
- Reference No.
- O19376045902
