About Post-diploma Public Health/health Leadership in University of Lethbridge
Program Description
Our post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences will help you build on your existing health-related diploma education and work experience by adding an appreciation for population health, including health policy and promotion, while adding skills in health research, program evaluation and leadership. This exciting new program is offered on our Calgary Campus with evening and weekend classes, and via traditional delivery on our Lethbridge Campus.
Who is this program for?
- Pharmacy technicians
- Practical nurses
- Massage therapists
- Paramedics
- Respiratory therapist
- Laboratory technicians
Possible Careers
- Clinical Research Associate
- Community Connections Coordinator
- Community Education Specialist
- Data Management Coordinator
- Project Analyst
- Coordinator Primary Care
- Client Care Assistant
- Aboriginal Health Coordinator
- Policy Analyst
- Program Analyst
- Program Consultant
- Public Health Privacy Officer
- Public Health Promoter/Coordinator
- Public Programs & Services Coordinator
Academic qualification equivalents
- A baccalaureate degree from a recognized degree granting institution
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL : overall score of 86.
- PTE : overall score of 63.
University of Lethbridge Ranking
University of Lethbridge has been ranked:
- #1 in Medical and Science grants ( primarily undergraduate category)
- Top 6% Worldwide in Research Performance
- 1 of 4 Comprehensive Academic and Research universities in Alberta.
- One of the top three research universities in Canada.
- #1358 in Best Global University by US News.
- #1034 in World ranking by Webometrics.
- #1001+ in World ranking by The World University Rankings.
University of Lethbridge Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Cost of attendance |
32426 CAD |
Endowment |
73M CAD |
University of Lethbridge The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the course chosen, housing, books and personal items.
Expenses |
Amount |
Tuition |
17,526 CAD |
Beneath are the estimates representing minimum living expenses and don’t include your tuition costs |
Rent and utilities |
550 - 1,200 CAD |
Food |
300 – 500 CAD |
Personal expenses |
300 – 500 CAD |
University services fee |
1700 CAD |
Books |
1200 CAD |
Total |
32426 CAD |
The average cost of attendance at University of Lethbridge is 32,426 CAD.
University of Lethbridge English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
Students applying for any of the undergraduate programs must submit the results of high school and post-secondary school English Language tests or exams to meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency tests. One of the requirements for international applicants is the submission of English proficiency tests or exams such as CPE, PTE, CAEL, CAE, TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum requirements/scores for the English proficiency tests are outlined below.
Test |
Minimum Requirement for Undergraduates |
Minimum Requirement for Graduates |
TOEFL |
IBT - 80 or above (min. 16 in each section, 18 in writing) |
IBT – 86 |
PTE |
Overall score: 54 or above |
Overall score: 63 or above |
IELTS |
6.0 or above (min. 6.0 in each section) |
6.5 (min. 6.0 in each section) |
CAEL |
Overall score: 60 or above |
Overall score: 70 or above |
CAE |
Grade C or above |
- |
CPE |
Grade C or above |
University of Lethbridge Application process
How to apply
Application portal: Online
Application portal: 140 CAD
Application deadline:
Common Admission Deadlines |
Dates |
Fall |
September – December |
Spring |
January- April |
Summer |
May-August |
Supporting documents:
- Indian applicants need to provide Academic Standard 12 certificate with minimum second division standing, vocational standard 12 certificates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- ACT or SAT score
- English language proficiency ( TOEFL score of 80 and IELTS score of 6.0 is acceptable)
- Transcripts
- Three letter of reference
- Curriculum vitae
- GMAT scores if applicable
- interview
- letter of intent
- English proficiency