Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas

at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology - Fennel Campus Canada

Biotechnology encompasses a wide field of studies including molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics (including genetic engineering), cell biology,  microbiology (including forensics and food processing), analytical instrumentation, and  bioengineering.

The program is designed to prepare students as biotechnology technicians through the familiarization with scientific methods and experimental techniques, in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.

The first academic semester is common with the Environmental Technician and Biotechnology Technician (Health) program of studies, followed by three semesters focusing on specialized courses relating to manufacturing, and laboratory quantitative and qualitative analyses in the field of biotechnology.

Program Highlights

• Strong foundational program in biotechnology with training in unit operations and instrumentation. 
• Graduates are ready for in-demand careers in the biotechnology field, one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada.

What you'll learn

• Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and bioengineering.
• Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry
• Gain knowledge and skills in scientific methods and experimental techniques using established principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.
• How to perform tasks in the following areas: 
  • DNA analysis using electrophoresis, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
  • Protein analysis using electrophoresis, blotting and chromatography
  • Micropipetting, extractions, titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using GLP (good laboratory practices)
  • Instrumentation including spectrometry
  • Basic techniques in microbiology

Program Highlights

• You will gain the skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in the automotive industry. 
• Curriculum is modelled after the Automotive Service Technician (310S) apprenticeship program. 
• This is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program where you will learn, and then apply, automotive skills in a shop environment.

What you'll learn

• Analyze and solve motive power system problems. 
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic components and systems using a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test tools.
• Safe work practices and skills in project management, quality control and assurance. 
• Enhance communication, customer service and computer skill.

Experiential Learning

• How you'll gain skills 
  • Gain practical hands-on lab experience, using state-of-the-art equipment.

Develop accounting skills in advanced financial accounting, management control, corporate taxation and audit.

Program Highlights

• Learn from faculty with professional designations including members of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario, who bring their real-life experiences to the classroom.

What you'll learn

• Accounting theory and practical applications with integrated computer technologies.
• Specialize in financial accounting, cost and management accounting, taxation, business finance and applied accounting systems.
• Business management techniques such as strategic planning, project management and professional ethics.
• Analyze financial statements to assess the financial position of a company.
• Case analysis course will allow you to apply your accounting and management skills to make sound business decisions.

Program Highlights

• You will gain hands-on experience with various expressive arts modalities, including:
  • Drumming, Story-telling, Drama, Dance, Journaling, Painting, Sculpting, and more.
• Study various populations and communities focusing on their strengths and specialized needs.
• Learn to develop, implement and facilitate programming within various communities.
• You will join the growing field of expressive arts practitioners and can choose to set up your own practice or incorporate this specialization into your current career path.
• As a graduate of the program, you can join the Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association (OEATA) as an Expressive Arts Practitioner.

What you’ll learn

• Design, organize, facilitate and manage expressive arts programs.
• Explore, participate in and facilitate various expressive arts modalities including:
  • Drumming, Storytelling, Theatre, Movement and Dance, Journaling, Painting, Poetry, and Sculpture.
• Propose programs, create budgets and funding applications, and consider long-term program growth strategies and staffing needs.
• Analyze differences within the population and methods for best catering programming to address the needs of client groups.
• Field placement offers real-programming experience and hands-on experience with client groups.

Program Highlights

• Mohawk's blended learning design allows for flexible scheduling and independent learning opportunities.
• A focus on the fundamentals in math, science, and communications provides a well-rounded experience that can maximize your opportunities for further study.

What you'll learn

• Gain valuable knowledge and skills in biology, chemistry, physics, math and English.
• Explore your career options in the health field.

Note: The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program can not be used as a route to apply to the Mohawk/McMaster BScN program. Students interested in pursuing a BScN degree should apply to the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Diplomas and Degrees program. Pre-Health does not lead to the Mohawk/McMaster Medical Radiation Sciences Collaborative degree program.

Program Highlights

• Study emerging multimedia platforms including video sharing networks, podcasts, social media and other digital media platforms.
• Work with industry experts to create professional multimedia content that integrates online, video and audio material.
• Diversify your content creation skills and abilities across multiple platforms and for a variety of clients.
• Develop storytelling skills and research techniques to create concepts that can be applied to a variety of media platforms.
• Learn specialized writing practices that apply to key industries including media, marketing and sales.
• Participate in a collaborative environment focused on developing the skills needed to succeed in a variety of careers within media, marketing and sales.
• Create your own digital portfolio.
• Courses developed and taught by industry professionals.
• Sequential course delivery with additional Master Class workshops.

What you'll learn
Over two semesters, you will work with industry professionals to:

• Writing, video and audio production skills to create appealing digital content including videos, podcasts, digital layout, online journalism and blogs.
• Effective client-based multimedia content for engaging targeted audiences.
• Content compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Career opportunities as professional multimedia content creators.

Program Highlights

• Learn the basics from a range of design specialities including photography, animation, graphic design and print.
• Work on both traditional illustration and digital design projects.
• Get prepared to transition from high school or work to a college level diploma program by building your art and design skills.

What you'll learn

• Examine traditional art, digital arts, applied design and communications.
• Principles of the art and design workflow.
• Create traditional and digital projects to start your visual arts and graphic design portfolio.
• Plan, create, implement and present visual communications in a variety of media.
• Introduction to design, idea development research and presentation technology.
• Basic skills in drawing, colour theory, printing technology and still photography.
• How digital concepts and designs transform into a finished print product.

Learn intervention, protection and rehabilitation skills to help victims of crime, at-risk youth and incarcerated adult offenders.

Program Highlights

• Upon completion of a common first year, you may choose to transfer into second year of one of the following programs:
  • Police Foundations (218-258)
  • Protection, Security and Investigation (293-294)
• Focus on physical fitness will prepare you for the fitness testing required for a career in corrections, Canada border security and/or policing.

What you'll learn

• Explore both the community and institutional sectors of the criminal justice system.
• Work toward rehabilitation of those in conflict with the law.
• Intervene with clients to address and manage problems constructively to change behaviour.
• Obtain public protection skills and learn to secure staff and clients in institutional, residential, community correction and group home settings.
• Train in the legal aspects of crime and behaviour, security measures and techniques including interviewing and intervention skills for young offenders, adult offenders and victims.
• Understand issues related to female and Indigenous offenders, addiction, group dynamics, behaviour management and victims within the criminal justice system.
• Explore community programs, restorative justice initiatives and preventative measures.
• Receive specialized training in correction systems enforcement, safety restraints and rehabilitation strategies including tactical communication.

An introductory program to develop a range of diagnostic, repair and maintenance skills for motive power systems.

Program Highlights

• You will gain the skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in the automotive industry.
• Curriculum is modelled after the Automotive Service Technician (310S) apprenticeship program.
• This is a BYOD (BringYour Own Device) program where you will learn, and then apply, automotive skills in a shop.

What you'll learn

• How to identify basic motive power systems.
• How to inspect and test basic components using a variety of test equipment.
• Develop safe work habits and perform customer service functions.
• Enhance skills for easier access to apprenticeship training and further technical studies at the college level.

This graduate program is designed to provide, the essential product management skills required to support the strategic development of products and services for domestic and international markets.

Program Highlights

• Forms product managers by strengthening tactical and strategic business skills needed to develop and introduce products and services in the global marketplace.
• Product Management is one of the seven career fields representing the highest demand areas for talent with tech companies (Breaking into Tech Report).
• Benefits from entrepreneurial perspectives and other industry insights from professionals who work in international trade, investment, and product management.
• Mohawk College is located in the midst of the Toronto - Waterloo Innovation Corridor, home to more than 15,000 technology companies and thousands of start-ups that require talented people to help them turn their research strength into global commercial success.

What you'll learn

• Understand customer needs and gather product/business requirements
• Research potential opportunities considering cultural, financial, legal and distribution issues
• Develop the roadmap of a product or service that includes outlining Its features and target market to help meet global company goals
• Manage projects using more flexible project management methods that are becoming industry standard for making technology-based products and services
• Bring the product to market, that includes launching the product, communicating product features to the company and potential customers and driving global demand for the product
• Gather the body of knowledge required to attempt the New Product Development Professional Certification