Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) (DHS)

Program Description

For students who live to help others and take an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare or clinical practice, a career in health sciences may be for them. The increasing complexity of health sciences and the health-care industry has placed a growing importance on the skills required of health-care professionals. Students will acquire the foundations for excellence in clinical practice along with the lifelong learning, research, teamwork and leadership skills essential for a successful career in the health field. This program has an interdisciplinary focus, weaving together physiological, sociological and epidemiological perspectives on major health issues. 

Students in all Health Sciences programs can apply for a fourth-year Research Practicum that extends throughout their final year of studies. Working under the direction of a research tutor, both university- and community-based, they receive a practical experience that exemplifies the collaborative research process while providing them with a valued opportunity to apply their knowledge in a research setting.