
Overview
Why to study
The courses identified within the School of Health Sciences offer learning opportunities from a variety of disciplines, including the life sciences, social sciences, behavioural sciences, and ethics and law, to enable students to develop a body of knowledge and understanding relating to the dimensions of health. Some of these courses are considered to be ‘core’ and therefore central to the basic understandings of health, while others offer the student opportunities to learn about a specific health perspective that is focused on one of three
Students pursuing a major in Community and Population Health: Aboriginal and Rural Health at University of Northern British Columbia are required to complete the following 97 credit hours. It is recommended that students take the following courses in the year of study indicated.
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Courses include:
- General Chemistry
- The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada
- Health Care Systems
- Functional Anatomy
Resources, Economies, and Sustainability
- Rural Community Economic Development
- First Nations Health and Healing
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Currently accepting late applications
- International students submitting applications after the stated application deadline may not receive all necessary documentation to study in Canada prior to the semester start date. Choosing to apply after the stated deadline includes this risk.
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applications received after the deadline may be reviewed based on available space in the program. Self-identified Aboriginal applicants who meet or exceed the minimum requirements for admission to the program are given priority for up to twenty percent (20%) of the first-year seats for the Bachelor of Health Sciences program.
- Applicants from BC and Yukon secondary schools must:
- Meet the basic UNBC admission requirements, and
- Have completed Principles of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11, Chemistry 11, Biology 12, English 12 and other approved Grade 12 courses as specified in the Admissions sections of the Undergraduate Calendar with a minimum of 70% in each course.
- Other Applicants must:
- Meet UNBC admission requirements, and
- Have completed the equivalent of Principles of Mathematics 11, Chemistry 11, Biology 12, English 12, and other approved Grade 12 courses as specified in the Admissions section of the Undergraduate Calendar with a minimum of 70% in each course.
- Students interested in specializing in the Biomedical Studies Major are strongly encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12, and Chemistry 12 before entering the Program.
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International
25640 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 793 CAD per credit during 36 months. -
National
6175 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 191 CAD per credit during 36 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.