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  Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Population and Public Health Option

      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 Population and Public Health option will further students’ interdisciplinary health sciences training grounded in population health and public health theories and methodologies that remain the foundation of Canada’s healthcare system. Students will appraise health scenarios from local and global perspectives, critique health frameworks, develop health interventions including health promotion strategies, distinguish structural and systemic causes of health disparities, and evaluate contributions of intersectoral collaborations in health.

      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 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 3105                                                                            Global Citizenship and Health                                   3 Units
        HSS 3106                                                                            Pharmacology: Mechanisms and Compliance                         3 Units
        HSS 3108                                                                            Disease Prevention and Health Promotion                         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 4110                                                                            Population and Public Health                                    3 Units
        HSS 4331                                                                            International Health                                            3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                                                  
        3 optional course units in health sciences (HSS) from the list of optional courses  3 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 3107  Understanding Health Technology Signals               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 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 4900  Research Project                                      3 Units
          HSS 4901  Advanced Research Project                             6 Units
          HSS 4902  Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Fieldwork           3 Units
          
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