Overview

The Social and Health Policy Sciences programme at Simon Fraser University provides students with a deep understanding of the multi-level factors that influence global health outcomes and policy making. This interdisciplinary course examines how environmental issues and social structures impact disease patterns and community well-being. By integrating scientific knowledge with policy analysis, the curriculum prepares students to tackle modern health challenges.

Why Social and Health Policy Sciences at Simon Fraser University?

Studying at Simon Fraser University allows students to engage with the Faculty of Health Sciences, a leading centre for interdisciplinary research. The programme is distinguished by its focus on multi-level health policy making, ranging from local community initiatives to global health strategies. Students benefit from an environment that encourages critical thinking regarding environmental health and the social determinants of disease.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 37442 per year
National fee: CAD 7502 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Health Sciences
Social Policy
Health Policy Sciences
Environmental Health
Global Health
Health and Disease

Careers with Social and Health Policy Sciences

Graduates are equipped for diverse professional paths within the public and private health sectors. Potential career outcomes include roles in health policy analysis, community health coordination, and environmental health advocacy. The programme provides a strong foundation for those seeking to influence health systems, work with governmental organisations, or pursue advanced research in social and health sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Biology

Human Biology

Anthropology

Sociology

Statistics for the Life Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work Public Health Social Policy View 120 other Bachelors in Social Work in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements.

All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements.

All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course.

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school.

Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year 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

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Non-residents

37442 CAD / year

≈ 37442 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7502 CAD / year

≈ 7502 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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

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