About the course

The B.Sc. in Health Science program is designed to prepare students for employment in health policy, research, management, sales, and education. The program also prepares students for entry into health professional programs and post graduate degrees in the sciences. The objectives of the degree program are to provide graduates with: Foundational knowledge in the basic sciences of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology, along with strong writing and critical thinking skills.

　　Skills to apply scientific knowledge to clinical, public, and population health to understand current health issues and the common approaches used to advance health and wellness.

　　Educational prerequisites necessary for entry into health professional programs (e.g., medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, etc.) or post-graduate studies in the sciences.

　　Competitive advantage to graduates choosing to pursue alternate career paths or post-graduate studies in complementary medicine (e.g., naturopathy, traditional Asian medicine). The B.Sc. in Health Science degree is designed around required basic science and health science courses, that are complemented by health science and open electives to provide graduates with a solid science foundation, along with critical health research, communication, and management skills for future success. Please note that the first- and second-year courses required in the program are normally available on both Richmond and Surrey campuses. However, the courses with the subject code HSCI will be offered on the Surrey campus only. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Richmond
Spring (January), 2024	Surrey
Summer (May), 2024	Richmond
Summer (May), 2024	Surrey
Fall (September), 2024	Richmond
Fall (September), 2024	Surrey
Spring (January), 2025	Richmond
Spring (January), 2025	Surrey
Summer (May), 2025	Richmond
Summer (May), 2025	Surrey
Fall (September), 2025	Richmond
Fall (September), 2025	Surrey
Spring (January), 2026	Richmond
Spring (January), 2026	Surrey
Summer (May), 2026	Richmond
Summer (May), 2026	Surrey

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Official high school transcripts.

　　Official transcripts must be issued by the educational institution in a sealed envelope bearing the original institutional seal, stamp or signature.

　　IELTS - 6.5 Overall [minimum 6.0 in each band]

　　TOEFL iBT - 88 or Higher [with no sub score less than 20]

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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