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.

95% 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.

$56K Avg. New Grad Salary
RRC Polytech grads enter their health sciences career with the confidence earned through real-world experience.

95%Grad Satisfaction
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 Health Sciences 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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Dietary AidePart-time
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Health Care AideFull-time • Certificate
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Health Care AidePart-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 ClerkPart- or Full-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/STBBIPart-time • Post-Graduate Certificate
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Nurse Prescriber Travel HealthPart-time • Post-Graduate Certificate
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Nursing BaccalaureateFull-time • Degree
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Nursing – Licensed Practical Nurse to BNFull-time • Degree
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Occupational Health and SafetyPart- or Full-time • Certificate
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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 2018-2019 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports. ↩
Average based on data from the 2017-2019 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports. Average salary adjusted for inflation based on a 5.70% increase in the Consumer Price Index for Canada from May 2018 (average year) to May 2021. ↩
Average satisfaction rate among recent graduates; retrieved from the 2018-2019 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports. ↩