Complement your degree with a minor or certificate in the School of Health Policy and Management at 91亚色.
Whether you're pursuing a Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) or studying in another undergraduate program at 91亚色, you can explore opportunities to broaden your knowledge, develop specialized skills and connect your academic interests with future pathways.
Minor in Health Studies
Interested in how health systems operate, how policies influence health outcomes or how digital technologies are transforming health care?
A minor in Health Studies allows eligible undergraduate students in other 91亚色 programs to complement their major through coursework in health policy, health care management and digital health.
BHS Students Only
Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) students may be able to complete a minor in another area of study or an eligible certificate alongside their degree, depending on their program requirements.
The BHS is offered as a 90-credit degree, a 120-credit Honours degree and a 120-credit Specialized Honours degree. Requirements differ by degree option, which can affect how a minor or certificate fits into your studies. To learn more, visit navigate your degree.听
Certificates
Build specialized knowledge and skills in Health.
Certificates provide opportunities to develop focused expertise in specific areas of health. Depending on the certificate and its eligibility requirements, certificates may be completed alongside an undergraduate degree or through a separate certificate pathway.
Certificate in Digital Health (30 credits)听
Explore how digital technologies, information systems and data are transforming health care and decision-making.听
The Digital Health Certificate focuses on health information management and digital health. Students explore areas such as health informatics, systems analysis and design, data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence. The current program also includes opportunities to develop skills in areas such as Python programming and database development.听
The certificate requires 30 credits and can be completed concurrently with a 91亚色 undergraduate program or as a stand-alone certificate for university or college graduates. Students completing the certificate concurrently must complete 18 unique certificate credits outside their degree requirements.听
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Learn how financial planning, resource management and accountability support decision-making in health care organizations.听
The Certificate in Health Services Financial Management brings together health systems and financial management. Develop skills and critical insight in financial planning and resource management in health service organizations.听听
The certificate is a collaboration between the School of Administrative Studies in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and the School of Health Policy and Management in the Faculty of Health. Applications are currently processed through the School of Administrative Studies.听
Certificate in Aging
(Minimum of 24 credits)
Explore aging from multiple perspectives through 91亚色鈥檚 Interdisciplinary Certificate in Aging. Draw on perspectives from health studies, psychology, sociology and other disciplines to examine the physical, psychological and social factors that shape experiences of aging.听
Develop skills in research, critical analysis, communication and teamwork while exploring strategies to support older adults and caregivers. Build a foundation for collaborative work across health and social systems.听
The certificate is open to undergraduate students across 91亚色.听