The Foundation Year in Health Sciences (FY HS) is a competitive one-year program that prepares graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress into an English medium higher education institution and embark on a degree in the College of Health Sciences. Through the program, students gain fundamental knowledge and competencies in English, math, and sciences before being introduced to specialized courses tailored to link with future studies in Health Sciences. Through experiential, communicative learning, students engage in motivating tasks where they interact with concepts to ensure their comprehension and develop the relevant skills. The program curriculum provides content for each area, consistent with the student outcomes and program educational objectives, to ensure that students are prepared to enter the College of Health Sciences.
Program Duration:
Accreditation:
N/A
Admission Requirements:
a. English Language with a minimum grade of 60%
b. Academic Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60% or Advanced Mathematics with a minimum grade of 50%
c. One of the following three sciences: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with a minimum grade of 60%
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480.
2025-2026 Study Plan:
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
FENG1002 | English II | FENG1001 OR Min Score on AEP | - | 0 | 12 | 6 |
HMAT1000 | Mathematics for Health Sciences | Min Score on AMP | - | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Semester 1 Total: | 0 | 15 | 8 | |||
SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
ACAD1000 | Academic Reading & Writing | FENG1002 OR Min Score on AEP | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
HMED1000 | Medical Terminology | - | - | 0 | 3 | 0 |
FCHE1000 | Fundamentals of Chemistry for Health Sciences | - | - | 0 | 3 | 2 |
FBIO1000 | Biology Fundamentals for Health Sciences | - | - | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Semester 2 Total: | 4 | 12 | 8 | |||
SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
FBIO1001 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology | - | - | 0 | 3 | 3 |
EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 3 Total: | 3 | 6 | 3 | |||
Year 1 Total: | 7 | 33 | 19 | |||
Program Total | 7 | 33 | 19 |
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Foundation Year in Health Sciences (FY HS) program may choose to continue their education by applying for any of the specialized Diploma or Bachelor programs within the College of Health Sciences.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Foundation Year in Health Sciences (FY HS) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Officer
- Pharmacy Technician
- Paramedic
- Respiratory Therapist
- Medical Technologist
- Dental Hygienist
- Health Inspection Officer
- Practical Nurse