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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) or BHSc (Hons) program is one of the top programs of its kind in the world, offering a unique interdisciplinary approach to the study of health, wellness and illness from biological, social, policy and population-based perspectives. Our curriculum aims to build the capacities that students need to become transformative leaders in health, from research to health care to health policy and beyond.

Our goal is to help develop the next generation of leaders making a difference in health around the globe and creating a brighter world.

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Admissions Information:

  • A 90% minimum average is required for consideration in the program
  • A supplementary application is a required component when applying to BHSc (Hons)
  • Admission to the program is by selection

Detailed admission requirements can be found on the BHSc (Hons) program website.

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Potential Careers:

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) graduates are a diverse group, with the skills to find success in a variety of fields, such as:

  • Dentistry
  • Global health
  • Health policy
  • Health research
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Physiotherapy or occupational therapy