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  Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

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        The Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences program is defined by its integrative approach for studying health. Students are provided with a foundational biosciences core, research analytical skills training in a range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies within a broader interdisciplinary context of the social and environmental determinants of health. This unique academic approach allows students to discover innovative ways to examine, measure and unravel complex health problems at all life stages, in Canada and around the world.

        Future health professionals will be challenged to understand biological, environmental and social factors, both in isolation and as interactive health determinants. The curriculum contains a research methodologies core to provide students with applied, quantitative and qualitative transferrable skills for post-graduate training or employment. Three thematic programming options enable students to focus their academic trajectory in Integrative Health Biosciences, Technologies and Innovation in Healthcare or Population and Public Health, gaining theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in these domains. This program also includes select opportunities to conduct a research thesis project and participate in interdisciplinary health sciences fieldwork.

        Graduates will be well-prepared to undertake health related MSc programs or pursue careers in public or private health agencies, non-governmental health organizations or in community health programs. Students are provided with the necessary foundation for further studies in medicine, rehabilitation studies, dentistry or pharmacy. Our interdisciplinary focus enhances the quality and maturity of future clinicians and health professionals.

        This program is offered in English and in French.

        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion stream is available with this program.

        Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                           Title                                                           Units  
        Compulsory courses at the 1000 level                                                                                                         
        ANP 1111                                                                       Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology I                    3 Units
        ANP 1115                                                                       Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology II                   3 Units
        BIO 1141                                                                       Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology                      3 Units
        BIO 1150                                                                       BioZoo: An Introduction Laboratory in Biology                   3 Units
        CHM 1311                                                                       Principles of Chemistry                                         3 Units
        ENG 1100                                                                       Workshop in Essay Writing                                       3 Units
        HSS 1100                                                                       Microbiology and Immunology                                     3 Units
        HSS 1101                                                                       Determinants of Health                                          3 Units
        PSY 1101                                                                       Introduction to Psychology: Foundations                         3 Units
        SOC 1101                                                                       Principles of Sociology                                         3 Units
        Compulsory courses at the 2000 level                                                                                                         
        HSS 2102                                                                       Communication and Health                                        3 Units
        HSS 2305                                                                       Molecular Mechanisms of Disease                                 3 Units
        HSS 2321                                                                       Sociopolitical and Economic Perspectives in Health              3 Units
        HSS 2381                                                                       Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences: Continuous Variables   3 Units
        HSS 2382                                                                       Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences: Categorical Variables  3 Units
        PHI 2396                                                                       Bioethics                                                       3 Units
        Compulsory courses at the 3000 level                                                                                                         
        HSS 3101                                                                       Health Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches        3 Units
        HSS 3103                                                                       Experience of Illness, Impairment and Disability                3 Units
        HSS 3106                                                                       Pharmacology: Mechanisms and Compliance                         3 Units
        HSS 3110                                                                       Epidemiology                                                    3 Units
        HSS 3303                                                                       Environment and Health                                          3 Units
        HSS 3305                                                                       Pathophysiology of Health Problems                              3 Units
        Compulsory courses at the 4000 level                                                                                                         
        HSS 4101                                                                       Development and Evaluation of Health Programs                   3 Units
        HSS 4102                                                                       Developmental Origins of Health and Disease                     3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                                             
        15 optional course units in Health Sciences from the list of optional courses  15 Units                                                      
        3 science optional course units offered by the Faculty of Science              3 Units                                                       
        Electives                                                                                                                                    
        30 elective course units or a minor                                            30 Units                                                      
        Total:                                                                         120 Units                                                     
        

        List of Optional Courses

        Course List
          Code      Title                                                 Units  
          HSS 2104  Human Activity, Occupation and Health                 3 Units
          HSS 2105  Understanding Mental Health                           3 Units
          HSS 2121  History of Health Care                                3 Units
          HSS 2516  La santé des francophones en situation minoritaire    3 Units
          HSS 3105  Global Citizenship and Health                         3 Units
          HSS 3107  Understanding Health Technology Signals               3 Units
          HSS 3108  Disease Prevention and Health Promotion               3 Units
          HSS 3109  Research Approaches in Health Biosciences             3 Units
          HSS 3332  Technology and Health                                 3 Units
          HSS 4107  Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Death and Dying     3 Units
          HSS 4108  Methods of Health Technology Assessment               3 Units
          HSS 4109  Computer Assisted Health Applications                 3 Units
          HSS 4110  Population and Public Health                          3 Units
          HSS 4111  Perspectives in Sexual and Reproductive Health        3 Units
          HSS 4112  Molecular Determinants of Health and Longevity        3 Units
          HSS 4312  Critical Appraisal and Evaluation of Health Research  3 Units
          HSS 4313  Integrative Approaches in Health Biosciences          3 Units
          HSS 4324  Selected Topics in Health Sciences                    3 Units
          HSS 4331  International Health                                  3 Units
          HSS 4900  Research Project                                      3 Units
          HSS 4901  Advanced Research Project                             6 Units
          HSS 4902  Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Fieldwork           3 Units
          
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