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Program Explorer

Health Sciences

Take your passion for helping others and build it into a profession, whether innovating behind the scenes or delivering front-line care.

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 so you can become the professional you want to be.

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95%Grad Satisfaction

RRC Polytech grads enter their health sciences career with the confidence earned through real-world experience.

Average satisfaction rate among recent graduates; retrieved from the 2017-2018 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports.

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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.

Average recommendation rate among recent graduates; retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports.

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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.

Average employment rate among recent graduates; retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports.

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“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

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RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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