Health Sciences

Health Sciences

Why study this program?

Health is changing, and so is the way we prepare future health leaders.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is a flexible, interdisciplinary undergraduate degree that gives you a broad understanding of health while allowing you to explore the areas that matter most to you. Rather than focusing on a single discipline, you'll learn to understand health from multiple perspectives, preparing you to collaborate with others and adapt to an evolving health system.

Whether you're interested in public health, innovation, emerging areas of health or pursuing further studies in health-related professional or graduate programs, you'll have the flexibility to explore your interests and build an education that supports your goals.


Why study at the University of Alberta?

As a Bachelor of Health Science student, you'll benefit from the breadth of expertise found across the College of Health Sciences. You'll learn alongside experts from multiple disciplines, gaining different perspectives to understand health from multiple viewpoints and contribute to improving the health of individuals, communities and populations.

This interdisciplinary approach helps you see the bigger picture while building the knowledge, skills and flexibility to contribute to the future of health and health care.


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POSSIBLE CAREERS
  • Behavioural Health Consultant
  • Clinical Advisor
  • Community Wellness Manager
  • Family School Liaison
  • Health Information Management Practitioner
  • Mental Health Programs Consultant
  • Public Health Coordinator

The BHSc program is a direct entry program. Students will be admitted on a competitive basis. Applicants must present a minimum average of 75% or equivalent based on the following subject requirements. Possession of this minimum average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Applicants will be considered from two categories:

  • High School applicants
  • Non-matriculated applicants

All applicants must meet the requirements of English Language Proficiency and Spoken English Proficiency.

All students admitted to the program are required to complete the Indigenous Canada MOOC, and provide a Certificate of Completion no later than the end of the first month of their program. An exemption to this requirement will be granted for students who completed Aboriginal Studies 30.

High School Applicants

Subject requirements:

For out-of-province applicants, visit our Provincial Equivalents web page.

Non-Matriculated Applicants

Non-matriculated applicants must present a minimum average of 75% or equivalent based on the following subject requirements. Possession of this minimum average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Subject Requirements

  1. English Language Arts 30-1
  2. Math 30-1 or 30-2
  3. Subject from Group A or C (Biology 30 recommended)

Other Requirements

  1. An interview with the Associate Dean or designate may be required.
  2. See also general nonmatriculation requirements.

Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.

At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.

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