昆特兰理工大学

The B.Sc. in Health Science program is designed to prepare students for public and private sector careers in health research, health practice, health product production and distribution, and health management. It also prepares students for entry into schools of health or graduate studies.

The objectives of the degree are as follows:

• To provide students with a strong foundation in the basic sciences together with writing and critical thinking skills.
• To provide students with a broad knowledge of the various health professions involved in the Canadian health system.
• To equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in health service delivery, health research, production and distribution of health products, and other health-related fields.
• To provide students with the educational prerequisites necessary for entry into a) post graduate degrees in the sciences, and b) qualified health professional programs (e.g. medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, medical technical programs, pharmacy).
• To provide students with the opportunity to integrate an understanding of complementary medicine (e.g., naturopathy, traditional Asian medicine) with the basic sciences.

The B.Sc. in Health Science is designed around a core of required basic science and health science courses, complemented by health science and open electives that provide graduates with a solid science foundation but also with critical health research, communication, and management skills for future success.

Declaration Requirements

Students intending to graduate with this Faculty of Science and Horticulture degree must declare the credential by the time they complete 60 credits of undergraduate coursework. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:

In good academic standing with the University

Completion of a minimum of 24 credits of undergraduate coursework, including the following:

• 3 credits of ENGL at the 1100 level or higher
• BIOL 1110 with a minimum grade of “C”
• BIOL 1210 with a minimum grade of “C”
• CHEM 1110 with a minimum grade of “B” or CHEM 1210 with a minimum grade of “C”
• MATH 1120 with a minimum grade of “C” or MATH 1130 with a minimum grade of “C”
• HSCI 1115 with a minimum grade of “C”
• HSCI 1220 with a minimum grade of “C”