Overview

All concentrations provide an interactive hands-on approach that includes laboratories, workshops and seminars, beginning in first year. The fourth year capstone projects and placements provide unique opportunities to advance your personal and professional goals. Students can also take advantage of unique summer research internships, the co-curricular volunteer program, and international alternative break opportunities.

The Biomedical Sciences BHSc program at Carleton University:

Provides a strong foundation in biomedical sciences including genetics, biochemistry, immunology, physiology and anatomy
Develops a broad view of health by establishing an understanding of cultural, psychological, technological and environmental contributions to health and disease

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health

Principles of Health

Health Science Communication

Health Research Methods and Skills

Molecular and Cellular Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

20 alternative credits

For 20.0 credit Major degrees, at least 3.0 credits in the major and at the 2000-level or above.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 33 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need a secondary school or high school graduation certificate. Education should normally consist of a minimum of 12 years of study.

You will need to present transcripts from your senior high school along with your graduation diploma or certificate, and any graduation exam results.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36992 CAD / year

≈ 36992 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8860 CAD / year

≈ 8860 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 7291 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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