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Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Option Integrative Health Biosciences
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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
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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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