Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Health Studies (Policy, Management, Informatics))
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$33,791/Yr
CA$33,791 /Yr
- Bachelor of Science in Health Studies at York University is offered as a 4-year teaching program.
- It is an on-campus, honours course offered on a full-time basis.
- A Health Studies degree provides an excellent comprehensive education plus the prerequisite courses required for medical or other professional schools.
- Students have to successfully complete the 120 credits for the program.
- The department offers three-degree options to the students:
- Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) Specialized Honours (Health Policy)
- Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) Specialized Honours (Health Management)
- Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) Specialized Honours (Health Informatics)
- In this program, students explore health care decision-making and the role of both government and non-government organizations.
- York’s Health Studies program emphasizes an approach to health that focuses on broader societal issues.
- Important issues are covered, including the public/private mix in health care, integrated health systems, international health systems, the influence of stakeholder groups such as the pharmaceutical industry, and more.
- Students can also complete the certificates in Health Informatics and Health Services Financial Management which provide students with the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in these growing areas.
- All students, whether in the Specialized Honours options (Management, Informatics or Policy) or the Honours Bachelor of Health Studies option, take the same core courses, including:
- Foundations of Health Studies
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Policy: Power and Politics
- Health Care Ethics
- Health Management I
- Health Informatics I
- Statistical Methods in Health Studies
- Health Care Law
- Applied Research Approaches in Health Studies
- Students have an opportunity in 4th year to get hands-on experience through a field placement in a variety of health care settings in which students are mentored and supported by fieldwork-supervisors.
- Students are encouraged to apply for awards, bursaries, scholarships, and prizes offered by York University.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 45,000 USD.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Summer 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$33791 (CAD 33791) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$5326 (CAD 5326) |
| Food | CA$3937 (CAD 3937) |
| Total Cost | CA$9263 (CAD 9263) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$24861 (CAD 24861) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) degree.
- Students must have to complete the following course such as:
- English (ENG4U)
- Five additional 4U or M courses
- 4U math
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To gain admission to this program, students’ academic average should be in the high 70s to mid-80s.
Indian Student Eligibility
- Students from Grade XII graduation should require 60% to be considered for most programs - a minimum of 5 academic courses.
- Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Students should have an average score in programs and complete prerequisite courses such as physics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics with a grade of 55%.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Health Care Manager
- Health Systems Planner
- Quality Performance Manager
- Information Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Health Policy Researcher
- Data Analyst
- Health Finance Manager
- Health Information Specialist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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