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College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & College Diploma - Paramedic (PAR2) (London)

Foundation or pathway, Health and nursing. Fanshawe College - St. Thomas, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.

Level
Foundation or pathway
Field
Health and nursing
School
Fanshawe College - St. Thomas
Location
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Tuition (first year)
16,128 CAD
Application fee
100 CAD
Earliest intake
Sept 2027
Living costs (school estimate)
23,448 CAD a year
School type
Public
DLI number
O19361039982

Program overview

College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & College Diploma - Paramedic (PAR2) (London) is a foundation or pathway program in health and nursing at Fanshawe College - St. Thomas, a public institution in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1967.

First-year tuition is listed at 16,128 CAD and the application fee at 100 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.

Applications to Fanshawe College - St. Thomas typically receive a decision in 9 days and 6 hours, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 39,676 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

ItemAmount (CAD)
Tuition, first year16,128 CAD
Living costs, first year (school estimate)23,448 CAD
Application fee (one time)100 CAD
Estimated first-year total39,676 CAD

How the tuition compares in Canada

Our directory lists 72 foundation or pathway programs in health and nursing at 28 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 16,128 CAD, and the middle half cost between 16,128 CAD and 33,595 CAD.

At 16,128 CAD, College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & College Diploma - Paramedic (PAR2) (London) costs about the same as the median, in the most affordable quarter.

Lower-cost foundation or pathway options in health and nursing

If budget matters, these foundation or pathway programs in health and nursing have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.

ProgramSchoolTuition (1st year)
Dual Program - Statement of Achievement - International Pathway to Nursing & Bachelor of Nursing (BN)Red River College Polytechnic - Notre Dame, Winnipeg10,749 CAD
College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (1850) (Online)Niagara College - Welland, Welland12,378 CAD
Pathway Intensive - Transfer to JRS College of Business & Health Care (25 lessons/week)Oxford International - Toronto Campus, Toronto13,284 CAD
Pathway Intensive - Transfer to JRS College of Business & Health Care (25 lessons/week)Oxford International - Vancouver Campus, Vancouver13,284 CAD
College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHPA)Georgian College - Barrie, Barrie14,504 CAD
College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHPA)Georgian College - Owen Sound, Owen Sound14,504 CAD

Plan for the Sept 2027 intake

Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.

ByStep
November 2026Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test.
January 2027Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply.
March 2027Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one.
May 2027Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa.
August 2027Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved.

Entry requirements and documents

Fanshawe College - St. Thomas sets the exact entry requirements for College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & College Diploma - Paramedic (PAR2) (London). For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.

Most institutions accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL, PTE Academic or similar tests. Each institution sets its own minimum scores, so read the programme page rather than relying on a general figure.

  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets, or your most recent qualification.
  • A short personal statement.
  • English test results at the level the pathway sets.
  • A valid passport.
  • English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Study permit

Students from India need a Study permit to study in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decides the application.

Canada admits international students to designated learning institutions (DLIs) on a study permit. The admission, the funds and the permit application all have to line up, and several rules have changed in recent years, so check each step against IRCC before you pay anything.

  • Shortlist programmes at a designated learning institution and check that the programme itself is eligible for the outcome you want (for example a post-graduation work permit).
  • Apply and receive a letter of acceptance. Check on IRCC whether you also need a provincial or territorial attestation letter.
  • Prepare proof of funds, identity documents, a study plan or letter of explanation, and any language test results the institution or IRCC asks for.
  • Complete the study permit application online and give biometrics when asked. A medical exam may be required.

After you graduate

Graduates of eligible programmes at eligible institutions may apply for a post-graduation work permit. Eligibility depends on the institution, programme and field of study, and the rules have been changing, so check the current IRCC conditions before choosing a course on that basis.

Scholarships at Fanshawe College - St. Thomas

Check the eligibility rules for each scholarship before you apply. Some are applied automatically, others need a separate application.

  • ASEAN (Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia & Malaysia) Language Excellence Entrance Award: $1,000 CAD
  • Bangladesh Language Excellence Entrance Award: $1,000 CAD
  • Caribbean Academic Excellence Entrance Award: $1,000 CAD
  • China, Hong Kong, and Macau SAR Language Excellence: $1,000 CAD
  • Japan Language Excellence Entrance Award: $1,000 CAD
  • Latin America (Excluding Brazil and Colombia) Leadership Entrance Award: $1,000 CAD
  • Türkiye English Entrance Award: $1,000 CAD
  • Vietnam Language Excellence Entrance Award: $2,000 CAD

How to apply with Study Spectra

  • Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
  • We check your profile against College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & College Diploma - Paramedic (PAR2) (London) and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
  • We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
  • When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & College Diploma - Paramedic (PAR2) (London)?

First-year tuition is listed at 16,128 CAD. Living costs are extra; Fanshawe College - St. Thomas estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is 100 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHS2S) (St. Thomas) & College Diploma - Paramedic (PAR2) (London) a degree?

It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Which visa do I need to study in Canada?

You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Fanshawe College - St. Thomas, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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