Whether you are pursuing a Specialized Honours, Honours or 90-credits Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) degree, this webpage can help you understand your requirements, compare degree options and plan your studies.
Important: This webpage is a supplementary resource. Your official degree requirements are found in the Undergraduate for your year of entry. For previous years calendars, please see the "" tab.
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BHS Program Options
The Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) offers three-degree options, each providing opportunities to explore health policy, health systems, management, and digital health.
120 Credits
Health Policy, Management & Digital Health (Specialized Honours)
Focused study with a specialized practicum.
Credit Completion Requirements:
- General Education: 18 credits
- Major/Core: 72 credits
- Electives: 30 credits
120 Credits
Bachelor of Health Studies
(Honours)
A flexible academic pathway with an applied field project.
Credit Completion Requirements:
- General Education: 18 credits
- Major/Core: 42 credits
- Electives: 60 credits
90 Credits
Bachelor of Health Studies
(Ordinary)
A shorter flexible academic pathway that can be completed in 3 years.
Credit Completion Requirements:
- General Education: 18 credits
- Major/Core: 30 credits
- Electives: 42 credits
Plan Your Degree
All three-degree options share foundational requirements in Years 1 and 2. Beginning in Year 3, requirements differ depending on the degree option, including the number of major and elective credits required.
Understanding these differences can help you plan your courses and explore additional academic opportunities such as a minor, double major, or certificate. If you are considering any of these options, connect with Academic Advising early to understand how it may affect your course selection and degree requirements.
When planning your course schedule, pay close attention to prerequisites (including credit requirements) and remember that most Health Studies (HLST) courses are not offered in the summer.
Build a foundation in Health Studies and complete your general education requirements.
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Course Selection
| Type of Course | Course Code | Cr | Course Title | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major (required course) | HLST 1010 | 3.00 | Foundations of Health Studies I | Fall |
| Major (required course) | HLST 1011 | 3.00 | Foundations of Health Studies II | Winter |
| Major (optional, recommended) | HLST 1111 | 3.00 | Mathematics for Health Studies | Fall |
| General Education | Humanities | 6.00 | * | |
| General Education | Social Science | 6.00 | * | |
| General Education | Natural Science | 6.00 | * | |
| Elective | 3.00 |
* General Education Courses
- You must complete 18 credits of approved general education courses across three categories: Natural Science, Humanities and Social Science. Courses are usually offered as 6.0 credit (full-year) or 3.0 credit (one term). Visit the General Education Requirements page for approved options. Be sure to check the campus location when enrolling.
Notes:
- Take HLST 1010 before taking HLST 1011 (not concurrently). Winter-entry students must take both concurrently.
- HLST 1111 is recommended if you did not complete Grade 12 Data Management (or equivalent) or if you want extra preparation for second year HLST 2301/2302 (Statistics).
- Meet with Academic Advising if you are considering a double major or a major-minor combination (Honours students only, not available in the Specialized Honours program).
- Take 1000- and 2000-level HLST courses in fall/winter, as they are not offered in the summer.
Second-year courses focus on core Health Studies and statistics, building a foundation for upper-year studies.
Course Selection
| Type of Course | Course Code | Credits | Course Title | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major (required) | HLST 2010 | 3.00 | Social Determinants of Health | Fall or Winter |
| Major (required) | HLST 2020 | 3.00 | Health Policy: Power and Politics | Fall or Winter |
| Major (required) | HLST 2030 | 3.00 | Health Management I: Essentials of Health Care Management | Fall or Winter |
| Major (required) | HLST 2040 | 3.00 | Health Informatics I: Introduction to Health Informatics | Fall or Winter |
| Major (required) | HLST 2301 | 3.00 | Statistical Methods in Health Studies I | Fall |
| Major (required) | HLST 2302 | 3.00 | Statistical Methods in Health Studies II | Winter |
| Other courses | For example, electives, minor or 2nd major courses, or complete Gen Eds |
Future planning:
- Aim to have at least 54 credits completed by the start of Year 3.
- Complete all required 2000-level HLST courses over the Fall and Winter terms as they are not offered in the summer (exception: HLST 2302 is often offered in S1).
- You can also complete HLST 2300 6.00 Statistical Methods in Health Studies I and II instead of HLST 2301 3.00 + HLST 2302 3.00
- Optional Co-Op: Start planning for HH/COOP 2999 (preparatory required course). Learn more by visiting the Co-op & Career Centre.
Get involved:
- ·¡³æ±è±ô´Ç°ù±ð  on-campus including joining a research project through the RAY program
- Become a Student Health Ambassador at 91ÑÇÉ« (SHAY) &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
In your third year, you can begin focusing on your areas of interest. Most 3000-level HLST courses require 54 completed credits as prerequisites, so plan accordingly. This is also where the Honours and Specialized Honours BHS programs start to differ.
- Specialized Honours: Continue completing your required HLST courses and electives
- Honours: Choose from advanced HLST courses, add a minor or second major, or explore a range of electives to broaden your studies.
Course Selection
| Type of Course | Course Code | Cr | Course Title | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major (required) | HLST 3120 | 3.00 | Health Policy II: Analyzing Processes of Power and Politics | ** |
| Major (required) | HLST 3230 | 3.00 | Integrated Health Systems in Canada | ** |
| Major (required*) | HLST 3350 | 3.00 | Health Data Analytics, Machine Learning and AI | ** |
| Major (electives) | BHS Specialized Honours students: see notes | ** | ||
| Other courses |
Summer Options
- Explore Health Study Field Project (HLST 4900) or Summer Abroad Courses
- Optional Co-Op: Summer work term
Notes
- (**) Most 3000-level HLST courses are offered once a year, either in Fall or Winter.
- By the start of Year 4 (Fall), aim to have at least 84 credits completed.
- Specialized Honours students must complete at least 15 credits of additional HLST courses at the 3000-level and 15 credits at the 4000-level.
Practicum
Gain experience in your final year through HLST 4990 Practicum. Specialized Honours BHS students are strongly encouraged to take it in Winter. Apply early and complete the required prerequisites (and any co-requisites) in Fall.
You are almost there! Connect with Academic Advising to confirm you are on track for graduation and explore Co-op & Career Centre services and the Faculty of Graduate Studies to plan your next steps.
Course Selection
| Type of Course | Course Code | Cr | Course Title | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major (required) | HLST 4010 | 3.00 | Health Care Ethics: Policy and Management Perspectives | Fall or Winter |
| Major (required) | HLST 4200 | 6.00 | Applied Research Approaches in Health Studies: Advanced Seminar | Full Year |
| Major (electives) | BHS Specialized Honours students: see notes. | ** | ||
| Other courses |
Notes
- (**) Most 4000-level HLST courses require at least 84 completed credits as prerequisites, and are offered once a year, either in the fall term or in the winter term.
- Program requirements: BHS Specialized Honours students are expected to complete at least 15 additional HLST credits at the 3000-level and at least 15 additional HLST credits at the 4000-level.
Track Your Progress
The is a self-serve tool that tracks completed, in-progress, and outstanding degree requirements using your official record. Learn more about to stay on track with your degree.
To graduate with an Honours degree, you must complete 120 credits and satisfy your degree/program requirements and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 (on a 9.0 scale).
Program Change
To change your program, you must submit a formal .
- Go to and sign into your 91ÑÇÉ« account
- Select Program/Degree Change and choose your stream from the drop-down menu. When selecting the term, choose “next available session.â€
Questions?
For general questions, email shpm@yorku.ca