About Hba/honours Specialization In Health Sciences in Western University (Ontario)

Increasing demand for health care nation-wide is expected to create many opportunities in fields related to health care innovation and delivery.  Bachelor of Science-Health Science prepares graduates to participate in this rapidly growing sector by providing them with a solid understanding of human physiology, anatomy and cellular processes.

Career Choices

Health Science graduates will be well prepared for further study in health-related professions including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, and physical therapy. This degree also prepares graduates for entry-level employment in fields including, but not limited to health care, medical research, and product development in the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Other opportunities exist within the life sciences sector for employment in more business-oriented roles, such as product development, regulatory affairs, quality control, sales and marketing.

Rapid innovation and ever-expanding access to information increases the demand for knowledgeable people who are able to interpret and communicate information about life sciences for other professions and the general public. Thus, there is a need for journalists, lawyers, teachers, bioethics specialists, business executives, politicians, and policy analysts who have a solid background in the life sciences. Health Science graduates will discover a variety of innovative ways in which to combine their life science education with other areas of expertise.

Highly skilled

As a graduate of this program, you will gain knowledge and skills directly related to the study of health science. As well, you will be able to:

• understand scientific thought and the scientific method
• critically evaluate and assess scientific studies
• work in a modern biological sciences lab
• collect, interpret and evaluate data and observations
• read, understand and present information in a variety of formats
• be creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions
• contribute to a team in scientific settings

Academic qualification equivalents

• CBSE - All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (AISSSCE); or

• CISCE - Indian School Certificate (ISC); or

• State Boards – Intermediate / Pre-University / Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary School Certificate

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0.
• TOEFL:The minimum score required on the internet-based TOEFL is 83 with no score below 20, and a 550 on the paperbased test with a 5 on the TWE.
• PTE:A minimum overall score of 58 is required with no score less than 56.

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First-Year Tuition Fees and Living Expenses for International Students

The following chart displays estimates in Canadian currency for tuition and living expenses for one full-time international undergraduate student over the course of one academic year (eight months). Please note that these are estimates only; costs will vary depending on your needs and preferences. Other costs to consider include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations, visa and study permit fees and trips home.