
Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours) degree from Conestoga College is an innovative four-year, paid co-op program that will prepare graduates for a number of in-demand careers in the health-care industry.
The Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours) degree is an innovative four-year, online program focusing on health informatics and health information management. You will experience a variety of real-life learning opportunities that will enrich your learning experience. You will be challenged to use creativity and problem-solving skills to design, implement and evaluate a broad range of projects with community partners. You will design health informatics and information management solutions while learning to maintain security, privacy, and confidentiality.
A paid co-op term prepares you for a number of in-demand career opportunities in the health-care industry. Our graduates enable the health-care system to achieve its goals of person-centred, safe, high- quality and sustainable health care through data-informed problem solving. By using applied and integrated knowledge and skills from health information science, biomedical and health sciences, information technology and management sciences, you can make a positive impact to the health-care system.
The Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science degree offers you opportunities to develop critical thinking and communication skills that enable you to work successfully on inter-professional teams. With small class sizes, dedicated professors, leading-edge course design, and the flexibility to study any time or place, this online degree program makes continuing your education and advancing your career possible.
Graduates will qualify to challenge the national certification examination of the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Note:
Advanced standing pathways are available for graduates with diplomas in health information management or in Conestoga’s Health Office Administration program.
Successful completion of a pre-health sciences program may be considered as meeting the admission requirements.
The graduates have careers as
- data analysts,
- clinical analysts,
- project managers,
- software developers,
- privacy officers,
- implementation coordinators,
- data scientists,
- business intelligence consultants,
- decision support specialists,
- and consultants.
On average, 82% of graduates from the last three years found employment within six months of graduation.
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Courses included:
- Success in Health Care Careers
- Healthcare Governance in Canada
- Health Informatics
- Academic Communications
- Health Information Management
- Solving Problems in Health Systems
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Kitchener, Canada
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 170 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in CanadaExplore more key information
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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
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
- A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including three (3) required U level courses and three (3) additional U or M level courses (Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program.)
- English (ENG4U), with a minimum average of 65%
- One (1) Grade 12 Mathematics course with a minimum average of 65% from the following: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) OR Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) OR Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
- Grade 12 Biology with a minimum average of 65% (SBI4U)
- Three (3) other Grade 12 U or M courses
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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15496 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15496 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
6615 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6615 CAD per year during 48 months.
Ancillary Fees
Canadian $3102.90
International $4382.90
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Applied Health Information Science (Honours).
Available Scholarships
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