Overview

Key features

The Computer Science and Health Information Science program of University of Victoria, British Columbia is designed for students seeking a more technical career path. There is less emphasis on the administrative side of health informatics and an increased importance is placed on technical aspects.

The School of Health Information Science and the Department of Computer Science have designed a program leading to a combined BSc Major Degree. Students intending to pursue this combined program must consult the Undergraduate Adviser in either Human and Social Development or Computer Science at the latest after completing all of the first-year requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Information Technology

Principles of Health Database Design

Professional Practice

Organizational Behaviour and Change Management

Health Information Standards
Epidemiology, Population Health and Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Health Informatics View 249 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences 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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must apply for the combined program through the School of Health Information Science office. This is a mandatory Co-op program.
Students with a previous degree in Computer Science or a related degree are not eligible for this combined program (see Second Bachelor's Degree). Students who have failed a work term or do not maintain a GPA of 4.0 or better in each academic term will normally be required to withdraw from the School for at least one calendar year. This is a full-time program only.

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

34228 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17114 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

6958 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3479 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Victoria

1490 - 2092 CAD /month

Living costs

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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