Health Sciences
Whether you like to work with animals, people, molecules or minerals, RRC Polytech has the right program to help you launch a successful career in the medical or pharmaceutical industry.
At RRC Polytech, state-of-the-art technologies and small class sizes create a health-sciences learning experience like no other.
We take your passion for helping others and mould it into a successful career — whether you’re on the frontlines, behind the scenes or innovating as a researcher.

96% New Grads Hired
Learn what it takes to be part of the fast-paced frontlines of healthcare in Manitoba and gain valuable skills with clinical and practicum experiences.

$53K Avg. New Grad Salary
RRC Polytech grads enter their health sciences career with the confidence earned through real-world experience.

94%GRADS RECOMMEND
Benefit from our hands-on, inclusive learning environments to develop the skills you need for the healthcare career paths of the future.

“The program concentrates on practical knowledge. It builds up students to feel comfortable asking questions. After four years of structured learning, you’re equipped with a cautious, calm confidence. You know your limitations but also how to ask for help and find support.”
Jaime Manness, Clinical Resource Nurse, Health Sciences Centre
Graduate, Bachelor of Nursing
Careers in Health Sciences
- Dental assisting
- Diagnostic sonography
- Dietary aide
- Health care aide
- Health information management
- Laboratory science
- Nursing
- Occupational health and safety
- Paramedicine
- Veterinary technology
Explore Programs
Check out our latest full-time and part-time programs and apply or register today!
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Dental AssistingFull-time Certificate
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Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography – EchocardiographyFull-time Advanced Diploma
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography – UltrasoundFull-time Advanced Diploma
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Health Care AideFull-time Certificate
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Health Care Aide and Health Unit Clerk (International)Full-time Certificate
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Health Information ManagementFull-time Diploma
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Health Services Leadership and ManagementPart-time Certificate
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Health Unit ClerkFull-time Certificate
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Introduction to Food ManufacturingFull-time Certificate
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Medical Device Reprocessing TechnicianFull-time Certificate
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Medical Laboratory SciencesFull-time Advanced Diploma
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Medical Radiologic TechnologyFull-time Advanced Diploma
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MRI and SpectroscopyFull-time Advanced Diploma
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Nurse Prescriber Reproductive Health/STBBINewPart-time Post-Graduate Certificate
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Nurse Prescriber Travel HealthNewPart-time Post-Graduate Certificate
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NursingFull-time Degree
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Nursing – Licensed Practical Nurse to BN PathwayFull-time Degree
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Occupational Health and SafetyFull-time Certificate
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Paramedicine – Advanced CareFull-time Post-Graduate Diploma
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Paramedicine – Primary Care ParamedicFull-time Diploma
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Pharmaceutical and Food ManufacturingFull-time Certificate
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Science Laboratory TechnologyFull-time Diploma
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Veterinary TechnologyFull-time Diploma
Other Offerings
Average employment rate among recent graduates; retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports. ↩
Average based on data from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports. ↩
Average recommendation rate among recent graduates; retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports. ↩