Preparatory Diploma in Health Sciences (D.S.S.) at Université Sainte-Anne in Digby, Canada is a diploma in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year Preparatory Diploma in Health Sciences (D.S.S.) is a 60-credit programme at Universite Sainte-Anne designed for students aiming at medical, dental, pharmacy, or other health-science admissions. Coursework covers 30 credits of core sciences in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, alongside three credits each of French and English, nine credits of humanities, and a 12-credit elective science block that lets students orient toward medicine, veterinary medicine, or dental medicine. Delivery is on campus, with the first year based at the Pointe-de-l'Eglise campus. The diploma is not a full bachelor's degree; it functions as targeted preparatory training intended to strengthen applications to Canadian medical, dental, pharmacy, and related professional schools rather than to stand alone as a terminal credential. Admission is based on a secondary school diploma with five Grade 12 (or provincial-equivalent) academic courses, including French, advanced mathematics, and two sciences, with a minimum average of 60%, with course-code requirements varying slightly by province of study. The programme suits students who have decided on a health-sciences career path and want concentrated science preparation before applying to professional programmes.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a secondary school diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum average of 60% across five required Grade 12 (or provincial-equivalent) academic or advanced courses that must include French, mathematics, and two sciences chosen from biology, chemistry, and physics: for example FRA 12, MAT AVA 12/Pre-Calculus 12/Calculus 12, plus two of BIO 12, CHI 12, PHY 12 in Nova Scotia; French 10411, MATH 30411B/C or 30421C, plus two of BIO 53411, CHI 52411, PHY 51311 in New Brunswick; FRA 621M, MAT 621M, plus two of BIO 621M, CHM 621M/620M, PHY 261M/620M in Prince Edward Island; FRA 506, MATH 506/536, plus two of Biology/Chemistry/Physics 504 in Quebec; FRAN 4U/3M, MATH (MHF4U/MCV4U), plus two of BIO/CHI/PHY 4U in Ontario; and French (level 3000), MATH 3204/3205/3207, plus two of BIO 3201, CHE 3202, PHY 3204 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
