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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $24,217 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    2 out of 4

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-July-2024 2024-07-01
Spring-January 01-November-2023 2023-11-01
Summer-May 01-March-2024 2024-03-01
Fall-September 01-July-2025 2025-07-01

Overview

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

The B.Sc. in Health Science program is designed to prepare students for public and private sector careers in health research, health practice, health product production and distribution, and health management. 

It also prepares students at KPU for entry into schools of health or graduate studies.

The objectives of the degree are as follows:

  • To provide students with a strong foundation in the basic sciences together with writing and critical thinking skills.
  • To provide students with a broad knowledge of the various health professions involved in the Canadian health system.
  • To equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in health service delivery, health research, production and distribution of health products, and other health-related fields.
  • To provide students with the educational prerequisites necessary for entry into a) postgraduate degrees in the sciences and b) qualified health professional programs.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to integrate an understanding of complementary medicine (e.g., naturopathy, traditional Asian medicine) with the basic sciences.

The B.Sc. in Health Science is designed around a core of required basic science and health science courses, complemented by health science and open electives that provide graduates with a solid science foundation but also critical health research, communication, and management skills for future success.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$24,217

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,272
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $24,217

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

61
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
  • Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.

 

English Proficiency for Pathway EntryEnglish Upgrading Course OptionsUndergraduate Course Options
Pathway 1  
Assessed below English Studies 12 (C-)ENGQ1Not available for Pathway 1 students
 ELSQ1 
 ELST 0041 through ELST 01831 
Pathway 2  
One of: (a) English Studies 12 (C-), (b) IELTS 5.5, or (c) equivalent (see full list below).ENGQ 10891 
 ELST 0256 through ELST 02831Up to 4 credits from the courses designated for Pathway 2 English Proficiency
Pathway 3  
One of: (a) English Studies 12 (C), (b) IELTS 6.0, or (c) equivalent (see full list below).ENGQ 1091, 1092 or 10991Up to 8 credits from courses designated for Pathway 2 or Pathway 3 English Proficiency
 ELST 0365 through ELST 03831 

Academic background and requirement

  • Meeting KPU’s Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement
  • Graduated from high school (secondary school) or completed 24 or more undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Career opportunities

  • Health researcher
  • Pharmaceutical and health product seller
  • Health manager
  • Medical professional
  • Veterinarian
  • Physiotherapist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Speech language therapist

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