Overview

The only one of its kind in Canada, the Health Information Management programme from Douglas College teaches you practical knowledge in health information science, business leadership, project management, information technology and more.

In your third year, choose from concentrations in Information Intelligence, Operational Leadership and Management or take the General stream.

This Douglas College Bachelor’s Degree programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), as IRCC confirmed on March 14, 2025, that graduates of bachelor’s degree programmes are not required to meet the field of study requirements to qualify for a PGWP. Please consult the IRCC website for the most up-to-date information.

Career Pathways

Health Policy Research and Consultants

Managers in Healthcare

Information Systems Analysts and Consultants

Database Analysts and Data Administration

Health Data and Information Governance

Health Information Standards and Terminologies

Health Law

Public Health

Client Services - Clinical Administrative Databases

Coordinator, Records Management

Coding Specialist

HIM Advisor

Information Management/Information Technology Services

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pathophysiology

Systems Analysis & Design

Clinical Classifications

Health Care Systems in Canada

Professional Practice in Health Information Management

Health Information Analysis and Reporting

Cultural Diversity and Health Information Needs in Canada

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

For domestic students applications close online at 4:00pm the Friday before the start of each semester.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Westminster, Canada

Disciplines

Management Studies Health Informatics View 165 other Bachelors in Management Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Priority admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program will be given to students who complete the Certificate in Academic Foundations for Potential Health Information Applicants and meet all admission requirements.

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BScHIM) program, students must complete the following required Academic Foundation Certificate courses. The Certificate in Academic Foundation for Potential Health Information Management applicants comprises of 30 university transfer (UT) credits, with a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in each 3 credit course:

BIOL 1103, BIOL 1203 (BIOL 1109/BIOL 1209 are acceptable equivalent courses)

ENGL 1130

HSCI 1100

BUSN 2429 or MATH 1160 or PSYC 2300

BUSN 1210

One 3 credit UT elective course and

9 credits in UT Arts/Science electives

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

22770 CAD / year

≈ 22770 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6310 CAD / year

≈ 6310 CAD / year

Living costs

New Westminster

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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