COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Health Sciences program offers a diverse range of courses designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both the biological and social aspects of health. Sample course offerings include HEAL 1500: Foundations of Human Biology 1, which introduces essential concepts in human biology, and PHGY 1030: Fundamentals of Medical Physiology, a comprehensive six-credit course covering key physiological processes. Students also explore BGEN 2000: Medical Cell Biology to understand cellular functions related to health and disease. Indigenous perspectives are integrated through courses like INDG 1220: Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 1, which enriches students’ understanding of health within cultural contexts. The curriculum addresses immunology in IMMU 2000: Fundamentals in Immunology and pharmacology in PHAC 3000: Foundations of Pharmacology, ensuring students grasp critical biomedical sciences. Social aspects are covered in HEAL 2600: Integration of Health Determinants of Individuals and HEAL 3000: Introduction to Social Epidemiology, highlighting the impact of societal factors on health. The program culminates in HEAL 4620: Health Sciences Capstone, allowing students to synthesize their learning through a comprehensive project. Additionally, HEAL 4630: Mechanisms of Disease 2 deepens knowledge of disease processes. Overall, these courses prepare students with interdisciplinary skills vital for health-related careers and further academic pursuits.