Health Sciences

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Saint JohnSeptember 2025 (Blended Delivery)
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Program Overview

The Health Sciences program lets students follow their passion for helping people maintain their health and wellbeing. Designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in various aspects of healthcare, our program aims to give you the skills needed to enter the healthcare field, or to further your education in allied health and nursing programs.

Our program is a great healthcare career starting point, but it’s far from basic training. We integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application through laboratory exercises, simulations, and clinical experiences. It feels like what you’ll experience in the real-world because it is based on real-world scenarios and work environments. During your studies you’ll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing case studies, participating in discussions, and working on healthcare-related projects. You will also receive instruction on effective communication techniques, including interpersonal skills and client-centered communication that are so important to career success.

When you graduate, you’ll have the healthcare skills and the confidence to provide compassionate care to all the people who need you every day.

Duration

The requirements for this certificate program may be achieved within one year of full-time study.

Admission Requirements

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  • High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency or Essential Skills Achievement Pathway: Post-Secondary Entry High School Diploma
    • One (1) science from the following
      • Biology 112 or 122
      • Chemistry 112 or 122
      • Physics 112 or 122

    NB Francophone High School Math Equivalencies
    International Student Admission Equivalencies

    Career Possibilities

    Good health is something we all want. And when we need help, we turn to healthcare professionals. From the local pharmacy to home care or advanced medical treatment, there are few industries as broad as healthcare. A foundation in Health Sciences can open so many paths to a fulfilling career.

    Our graduates find employment in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, community clinics, long-term care facilities, pharmacies, specialty clinics, labs and diagnostic clinics, and even public health organizations. It’s no secret that the healthcare sector faces staffing challenges, even in entry-level positions. This means good prospects for recent graduates including roles as health care aides who assist in patient care, medical assistants who support doctors, nurses, and specialists as well as patients, retail pharmacy clerks, and frontline staff in doctor, dentists, optician, audiology, and other medical services offices. It’s also quite common for graduates to continue their education, leading to career advancement into nursing, lab sciences, pharmacy tech, respiratory therapy, and other specialist areas.

    NBjobs.ca predicts more than 1600 job openings for Healthcare Aides alone in New Brunswick over the next three years. And that’s just one possible career path. A Health Sciences diploma from NBCC is the ideal starting point to enter an industry where demand for services continues to grow, and new job opportunities continue to grow with the demand.

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    Specific Considerations

    Specific Immunizations: learners in healthcare must follow the directives of the Province as and when required, including site practicum and/or learning experience placement.

    Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks: learners must provide a current (within the last 60 days) copy of a criminal background check including a vulnerable sector screening.

    Please be advised that our programs may require learners to engage in off-site practicum/learning experiences, potentially involving travel to locations beyond the campus of their enrollment. It is important to note that the associated travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the individual learner. Please plan accordingly and explore cost-effective options to meet the program requirements. 

    Technology Requirements
    NBCC is a connected learning environment. All programs require a minimum specification, including access to the internet and a laptop. Your computer should meet your program technology requirements to ensure the software required for your program operates effectively. Free wifi is provided on all campuses.

    Areas of Study

    • Anatomy and physiology
    • Community Engagement
    • Communication for health care professionals
    • Fundamentals of pharmacy practice
    • Medical gas and gas delivery
    • Mental health
    • Nursing skills theory and laboratory practice
    • Pathophysiology
    • Trauma informed and culturally competent care
    • Workplace and individual wellness and safety

    Program Courses

    Course curriculum for this program is still under development. Once the courses have been finalized, they will be posted here. Courses are subject to change.

    NOC Codes

    33102 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
    33109 - Other assisting occupations in support of health services

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