George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Academic Upgrading for Health Sciences
If you want to pursue a diploma in health sciences, meet the English language admission requirements for that program but need credits in math and sciences to qualify, consider this one-semester tuition-free program.
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Program Description:
In just one 14-week semester, you can earn the credits you need in math, biology and chemistry,
We offer the equivalent courses:
- Gr. 12C math
- Gr. 11C biology
- Gr. 12C chemistry
Courses run during our Fall, Winter and Spring semesters.
Who can apply
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be a permanent resident of Ontario
- Must have Gr. 12 English credit with a grade of 65% or higher
Cost
This tuition-free program is generously funded by Employment Ontario.
Delivery:
- In-person: Tuesdays to Thursdays
- Online (live): Fridays
Duration
One semester (14 weeks)
Starting Months:
- September (Fall term)
- January (Winter term)
- May (Spring term)
This tuition-free program is generously funded by Academic Upgrading - an Employment Ontario program.

