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  Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Option Integrative Health Biosciences

      120 Units

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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 biosciences background, knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, along with an interdisciplinary approach to study the determinants of health. This unique academic program allows students to discover innovative ways to examine, measure and unravel complex health problems at all life stages, in Canada and around the world.

      The Integrative Health Biosciences option will provide students with advanced knowledge and research approaches to investigate the cellular and molecular processes that underlie the life-trajectory. Upon completion of this option students will be able to integrate molecular and (patho)physiological concepts and design research in the field health biosciences.

      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                                                                                                        
        BIO 3152                                                                      Cell Biology Laboratory                                         3 Units
        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 3109                                                                      Research Approaches in Health Biosciences                       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
        HSS 4112                                                                      Molecular Determinants of Health and Longevity                  3 Units
        HSS 4313                                                                      Integrative Approaches in Health Biosciences                    3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                                            
        6 optional course units in Health Sciences from the list of optional courses  6 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 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 4312  Critical Appraisal and Evaluation of Health Research  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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