Medical English PROGRAM

* This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). As such, this program has not been reviewed by PTIRU.

Category :

Online Program

Duration:

12 weeks | 270 hours

Tuition Fee:

$2,600

Retake Feee:

$900

Start Date:

   

N/A

Live -not available

Recording – available

Intake : Everyday

Program Description

The Medical English Program at Glenn College is designed for individuals who are working in, or planning to enter, the healthcare field and wish to improve their English communication skills in medical contexts. Students will learn patient communication strategies, vocabulary for common symptoms and illnesses, and essential medical terminology. The program prepares students to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals in English-speaking environments.

Admissions Requirements
Methods of Evaluation
Completion Requirements
Duration
Delivery Method
Required Program Materials
Program Organization

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Use English medical terminology accurately in clinical settings
  • Communicate effectively with patients regarding symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Identify common illnesses and explain symptoms using appropriate English expressions.
  • Apply vocabulary related to body parts, nutrition, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Demonstrate professional verbal interactions within medical environments.

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Admissions Requirements

Proof of English proficiency through one of the following:

  • BC English 12 with a minimum C+ grade
  • IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL band 46 – 59 or TOEC band 605 – 780
  • Glenn College/ Global College English Proficiency Test with a 70% minimum.

Methods of Evaluation

Each course in the Medical English program evaluates students with the following:

  1. Module quizzes (10% per module)
  2. A midterm (20%)
  3. A final test (20%)

Completion Requirements

  • 70% minimum attendance
  • Completion of all coursework within the set timeline
  • Minimum overall program mark of 70%

Program Duration

  • Total Instructional Hours: 240 hours
  • Each course: 80 hours over 4 weeks
  • Entire program: 12 weeks if completing all three courses

Homework Hours

  • Estimated 5–10 hours per week

Delivery Method(s)

Distance Education

Online (Asynchronous)

 

In-Class Instruction

Available (Lecture format)

Program Materials

Required course textbooks:

  • Medical English by Glenn College

Program Outline

Students have the option of completing one or all of the following courses:

Module Details Delivery Method Description
Medical English 1: Patient Interactions 80 Distance Asynchronous
Medical English 2: Common Illnesses and Symptoms 80 Distance Asynchronous
Medical English 3: Essential Medical Vocabulary 80 Distance Asynchronous