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Health Drop In Q&A

duaas18 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:09 +0000

Do you have questions about a program in the Faculty of Health? We have answers! Join us for a drop in Q&A to ask your questions about the Global Health, Health Studies, Kinesiology and Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing, or Psychology programs.

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Health Programs Drop In Q&A

duaas18 — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:37:35 +0000

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Pathways to Medical and Professional School Info Session

duaas18 — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:34:30 +0000

Many health careers such as medicine, physiotherapy, dentist, optometrist, psychologist, lawyer, and more require further study such as professional school, graduate studies, and additional degrees beyond the Bachelor's. Join us to learn about the pathways from an Bachelor program in the Faculty of Health (Global Health, Health Studies, Kinesiology and Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing, and Psychology) to the health career you have been planning for.

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Health Programs Drop In Q&A

duaas18 — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:28:16 +0000

Are you a college, university or mature applicant? Do you have questions about a program in the Faculty of Health? We have answers! Join us for a drop in Q&A to ask your questions about the Global Health, Health Studies, Kinesiology and Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing, or Psychology programs.

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Global Health and Health Studies Q&A with Current Students

duaas18 — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:01:48 +0000

Interested in improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide? What about the healthcare system, health management, health policy and digital health? Join us to learn more about the Global Health program and the Health Studies (Policy, Management, Digital Health) program at 91��ɫ U. Ask current students about courses, professors, student life, and more!

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Health Programs Drop In Q&A

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Video Transcript - Health Studies

lululi — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 23:08:59 +0000

[Faculty of Health at 91��ɫ logo]

[Health Studies logo]

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What comes to mind when you think of health care? A doctor and nurse. Well, they are important, a strong health care system depends on a range of experts, including those from non-medical professionals in policy management and digital health. Health managers, digital health specialist, policy analysts and researchers work behind the scenes to drive innovation in health care delivery, to improve health care structures and affect policy and delivery to enhance patient well-being and more.

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At 91��ɫ, the Bachelor of Health Studies prepares students to tackle complex health challenges by examining health care systems and structures with focus on social determinants of health.

In this program, students gain expertise across the different areas. In health policy, students learn how governments develop and implement policies while examining current issues that directly impact health, such as income, poverty, education and employment.

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Through health management courses, students gain insights into how health care organizations function, developing skills and leadership decision making, measuring performance and finance to improve health care organizations.

In courses focusing on digital health students examine how technology is transforming health and health care, including how we communicate with our health care providers and use digital records to AI driven diagnostics and applications looking at how data shapes decisions and enhances patient care.

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The world is facing unprecedented health challenges, including chronic diseases, an aging population and growing rates of inequality.

In our program, students have the opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds and to learn to solve problems in new and creative ways. Our graduates are out there leading change and making a difference.

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I'm a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Health Studies program specializing in health management. Right now, I'm a business analyst for the Joint Department of Medical Imaging. The work that I do really takes a look at opportunities for improving the health care system by way of reducing wait times then improving overall experience.

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I graduated from the Health Informatics Program and now I'm the information coordinator with the regional geriatric program of Toronto. My team and I work with big data to produce meaningful information for the government and health professionals. This data provides us valuable information so that we can serve our patients better.

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In this multidisciplinary program, students are prepared for impactful careers in these rapidly evolving fields. Learn more about how you can make a difference in health and health care with a Bachelor of Health Studies degree from 91��ɫ.

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Careers in Health Policy, Management & Digital Health

lululi — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:26:13 +0000

Qualified professionals with a background in Health Policy, Management and Digital Health (formerly Informatics) are in demand due to an aging and growing population and workforce, new technologies and restructured health care systems.

91��ɫ Health Studies graduates are working in all sectors, including healthcare, non-profit, private, government and in many occupations such as health policy analysts, program managers and analysts, data analysts, community health and education associates, as investigators with the Ontario Ombudsman’s Office, software developers, health finance analysts, and much more. Below is a sampling of some of the many careers that graduates have gone on to:

Careers:

Health Systems Planner
Health Care Manager*
Administrator in a community health or health care organization
Quality Performance Specialist
Account Coordinator in Health Management/Disability Management
Project Coordinator
Research Coordinator
Data Analyst
Health Finance Analyst
Health Information Systems Analyst*

Health Information Systems Analyst*
Systems Designer
Systems Integration Specialist
Software Developer
Health Human Resources Analyst
Health Policy Analyst
Health Policy Researcher*
Health Care Advocate
Community Health Worker
Community Health and Education Associate

*According to Canadian Business Magazine, Health Care Manager, Information Systems Analyst & Health Policy Researcher are among Canada’s best jobs for salary and demand outlook.

With further postgraduate training:

Medicine
Nursing
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Teacher

After graduating from the Health Studies program at 91��ɫ, I went on to pursue my post graduate studies in Human Resources and Management at McMaster University. Upon completing my post grad, I got my first internship opportunity with the Mackenzie Health Hospital to recruit volunteers and students for the new Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. From there, I went on to obtain full time employment at Bayshore Healthcare as an HR Assistant recruiting and onboarding hundreds of nurses and Personal Support Workers. Currently I’m working at the Ontario Medical Association as the HR Administrator. I’ve always had a passion to make a difference in our healthcare system and knowing that I’m playing a small role in it today really inspires me to strive for something bigger everyday.

I had good professors and Teaching Assistants at 91��ɫ who really supported me and ensured that I succeeded in my program. I am also grateful for the decision to join the Student Health Ambassador at 91��ɫ (SHAY) program to be able to network with faculty members, students, and other members in the program, plus gain strong professional connections.

Prashanth Sivarajah
Bachelor of Health Studies
Human Resources Administrator
Ontario Medical Association

Brad is a Project Manager within the Improvement Project Management Office at St Michaels Hospital, a corporate team designed to support clinical programs and support services in the implementation of sustainable efficiency strategies. He is a graduate of the 91��ɫ Health Policy program.

Brad began his career as a volunteer with health-focused non-profits. Later he took on a number of analyst roles with the Department of Medical Imaging, operating jointly between University Health Network, Sinai Health Systems and Women’s College Hospital, where his team focused on improvement, quality and access to care strategy.

“Health studies at 91��ɫ is an excellent foundation to begin a career within the health field. The knowledge I gained and the caring and industry-leading faculty were a substantial contributor to my career.”

Brad Lang
Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS Spec. Hons) (Health Policy)
Project Manager, Improvement Project Management Office (iPMO)
St Michaels Hospital

Within four months after graduating from 91��ɫ’s Health Management program, Jennifer Catton started as a Business Analyst with the Department of Medical Imaging, which spans University Health Network, Sinai Health Systems and Women’s College Hospital. She was part of a team that used new technologies to reduce patient wait times at MRI departments, ultimately saving $2.5 million each year. She later moved on to a position within the same department as a Senior Analyst where she was responsible for developing the department’s strategic plan. Today she is the Director of Outpatient Strategy & Diagnostic Performance at the University Health Network where she uses her skills in strategic/operational planning, process improvement, change management, and project management to lead large-scale (organize-wide, regional) transformations.

“I continue to use the knowledge and skills I learned in the health management program at 91��ɫ. Each professor brought the course material to life through expertise and a passion for the subject matter. They not only gave me the skills and tools I needed to succeed but also instilled within me a strong motivation to make a difference.”

Jennifer Catton
Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) (Health Management)
Director, Outpatient Strategy & Diagnostic Performance
University Health Network

After graduating from 91��ɫ with a Bachelor of Health Studies degree specializing in Policy, Julia started her career as a Divisional Coordinator for Peel Public Health’s Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention unit where she worked on planning activities and strategic Initiatives (i.e. Supportive Environments for Healthy Living, Tobacco Control, Oral Health, School Health etc.).

Today, Julia is a Senior Policy Analyst with 91��ɫ Region where she is developing a diversity and inclusion policy and charter for the Region. This work will ensure that 91��ɫ Region continues to make its communities as welcoming, safe and inclusive as possible. On a day-to-day basis, Julia uses the theories taught in her undergraduate courses, specifically the wide array of legislative and regulatory interventions, administrative practices and financing and funding models learned throughout her time at 91��ɫ. My professors have had a profound influence on me.

Julia Salzmann
Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS Spec. Hons) (Health Policy)
Senior Policy Analyst, 91��ɫ Region

Creating customized systems and leveraging big data to improve health care delivery and decision making.

Shirley is a health informatics professional who graduated from 91��ɫ’s Health Informatics program and went on to complete a Master of Science in Health Informatics at the University of Victoria. In her capacity as an Informatics Specialist with the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto located at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, she has developed various customized data management systems for clients across Southern Ontario to effectively streamline the flow of data and facilitate health professionals’ access to health information. Shirley’s main interests are mobile Health, health care operations, and the role of big data in evidence-based decision making.

Shirley Li
Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) (Health Informatics)
Information Coordinator, Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Valuable blend of technical skills and business savvy.

Ratika Goyal has always had a technical mind, and she was pleased to learn that she could use it to make an impact on healthcare with a degree at 91��ɫ. She came to 91��ɫ ahead of her class after taking some Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school, thinking that she wanted to go into Business and Information Technology (IT). She ended up graduating in three years with an Honours Bachelor's degree in Health Studies, specializing in Health Informatics, and soon after worked as a Data Analyst at St. Michael’s Hospital. She knew her mind from the beginning and worked on a direct path to success.

“The health informatics program helped me merge my business and IT focus with my interest in healthcare,” said Ratika.

The program allowed her to learn about the different aspects of healthcare as she liaised with the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), various hospitals, and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. It was her class with professor Serban Dinca-Panaitescu, in the school of Health Policy and Management, that taught Ratika about the technical side of healthcare that has helped her in her current position at the University Health Network in the Shared Information Management Services department as a Business Analyst. Ratika also received advice and mentorship about the real world of healthcare from lecturer Julie Kim in her eHealth course. “After speaking with Julie, I applied for the position,” said Ratika.

As a business analyst, she worked on a mix of project-based work and IT-based work. While she doesn’t work with code, she did work with different businesses in healthcare by translating their software needs to the technical workers on her team.

“In class, we did a lot of group work and interactive activities. We were taught the basics of different initiatives that are happening right now in healthcare, and having that knowledge really helped me. When I started I had an idea of what was going on,” said Ratika. Now she continues to move further up in her career as a Project Analyst at University Health Network.

Ratika wants to work in different areas of healthcare in the future to be able to experience the healthcare system from all angles. “Once I get a better sense of the big healthcare picture, I will be better able to advocate for change and be in a decision-making role,” said Ratika about her future steps.

Rathika Goyal
Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) (Health Informatics)
Project Analyst at University Health Network

Building better health care systems requires creative planners who look beyond traditional approaches to build new partnerships and create synergies to maximize the use of health care resources.

Hope Russell worked as a Planning, Integration and Community Engagement Consultant with Ontario’s Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHN), one of 14 regional LHNs set up by the Ontario government to plan, allocate and coordinate health care resources to meet the specific needs of their communities.

“Part of my job was to bring together different health service providers and to integrate their services to improve access, capacity, and the continuum of care” Hope explains. “The key to improving access to healthcare services for people living in our region involves working closely with the physicians in our community. Additionally, I was involved in supporting a group of physicians across two LHNs that came together during the SARS outbreak to improve communications across regional boundaries of care and to work together to improve access to care, regardless of geography.”

Hope began work with the Regional Municipality of 91��ɫ, as a Senior Program Analyst, Strategic Service Integration & Policy in the Community and Health Services Department. She developed innovative and strategic responses to social programs, and plans in responding to human service needs, ensuring those align with provincial and federal priorities.

She hopes to continue her work with the Regional Municipality of 91��ɫ in a new position, as a Supervisor, CQI & Policy and Program Support.

While post-graduate education is usually a requirement for these types of jobs, Hope says 91��ɫ’s health studies program provided her with an excellent foundation. “It encourages students to assess things critically and to think outside the box. As well, the program exposes you to provincial and national experts in health policy that are leading the reform of our health care system. Being able to apply that creative thinking approach and knowing who to turn to for expert assistance and advice are both essential to being able to do my job effectively,” Hope says.

Hope Russell
Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) (Health Policy)
Supervisor, CQI & Policy and Program Support

Enjoy technology and want work that helps people?

Every sector needs technological applications, and health is no different. In fact, the need to move to electronic patient records in Canada and globally virtually assures students of a job. Employers will be hospitals, information technology, and consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, and government organizations such as the Canadian Institute for Health Information, or the provincial government’s SmartSystems for Health.

Perspectives on health policy and management, which 91��ɫ’s Health Informatics program includes with its core informatics-proved to be particularly valuable to Sadiq Raji in his job as a Health Human Resources Analyst with the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

“I currently manage the National Nursing Database, which contains information on supply, demographics, education, employment, and mobility trends related to nurses,” Sadiq explains. “We conduct analyses and provide data to governments, regulatory bodies, educational facilities, hospitals, other institutions, and researchers. A knowledge and understanding of health policy and management provides me with critical, additional context for the work we do with the data itself.”

Sadiq continues to move up in his field as a Senior Analyst at the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

For Sadiq, the opportunity to combine interests in health and health care, a desire to learn- and an ongoing fascination with information systems, technologies, and management continue to make health informatics a rewarding career.

Sadiq Raji
Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) (Health Informatics)
Senior Analyst at Canadian Institute for Health Information

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Pathways to Medical & Professional Schools

lululi — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:03:31 +0000

Looking to pursue medical or professional school?

Whether you are interested in medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, law, education or any other professional program, our six programs in the Faculty of Health -- Global Health, Health Studies (includes the Specialized Honours in Management, Policy & Digital Health), Kinesiology and Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing, and Psychology -- can lead you there.

Why Study in the Faculty of Health?

The Faculty of Health offers prerequisite courses required by professional schools such as Human Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Statistics, Social Science and Humanities
Receive personal contact with professors for mentorship and future references for your application
Comprehensive health education incorporating the sciences, social sciences and humanities that differentiates your education from other professional school applicants
Benefit from the flexibility of our degrees to take courses that suit your interests, professional goals, and professional school application requirements
Learn in interactive, hands-on laboratories
Assistance with preparing your medical or professional school application and practicing for interviews is available through 91��ɫ’s Career Centre
Join program affiliated pre-professional student clubs
Take advantage of hands-on experience through volunteer and paid positions in research labs and in the community (e.g. hospitals, community health centres) to make your professional school application stand out

Which Program Is Best?

A common misconception is that there is one perfect program when applying to professional school. All six programs in 91��ɫU’s Faculty of Health can be used as preparation for medical, dental, physiotherapy, law, and other professional programs. Every professional school will be different in what they are looking for in terms of admission cut-offs, specific prerequisite courses, degree types (BA vs BSc) etc. The same program at two different schools could have differing admission requirements.

It is best to do your research on the professional schools you’re interested in by looking up their admission requirements to ensure you are meeting the professional school’s requirements. However, as all programs look for a strong admission average, we do recommend choosing a major that genuinely interests you as you are more likely to receive strong marks in subjects you enjoy.

Faculty of Health Graduates

The proof is in our graduates that the Faculty of Health can lead you to a successful career in medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, optometry, law, education, or whatever is next for you!

Murphy Ash, BScN, Professor at Seneca College and Chemotherapy Nurse at Joseph Brant Hospital
Ehsan Yavari, BSc in Kinesiology and Health Science, Medical Student, McMaster University
Farwa Jafri, BA in Psychology, Law Student, Osgoode Hall Law School
Nishila Mehta, BA in Global Health, Resident Physician, University of Toronto
Fatima Hanif, BSc in Kinesiology and Health Science, Dental Resident, Ohio State University Werner Medical Center
Sabrina Sahi, BHS in Health Studies, Medical Student, Ross School of Medicine
Corey Grunberg, BSc, Kinesiology and Health Science, Physiotherapist
Safiyyah Alli, BSc in Psychology, Instructor Therapist, Always Connected Treatment Network
Neruja Sivanesan, BHS in Health Studies, RN, Toronto General Hospital
Jonathan Clodman, BA in Psychology, Teacher, TDSB
Chantel Donalds, BSc in Psychology, Optometrist
Tarun Fernandez, BSc in Kinesiology and Health Science, Pharmacist

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Health Studies

ydelaviz — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:00:28 +0000

Health Policy, Management, and Digital Health

Health Studies (Video Transcript)

Interested in studying and improving the healthcare system?

The Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) program equips students with the skills to address complex health challenges through social science, policy, legal, ethical, and social justice perspectives. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes the study of health systems, structures, and policies, preparing students to analyze and improve healthcare with a focus on the social determinants of health and systems thinking. Students develop broad knowledge of health policy, health management, and digital health. Whether you aim to manage healthcare systems, drive policy change, or use data and technology to improve health systems, the BHS degree provides a strong foundation for meaningful and impactful careers.

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July 2026

17 Jul

Friday, Zoom

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Duration

4 Years

Degrees

Honours & Specialized Honours (BHS)

Intake

Fall (Sept), Winter (Jan)

Study Option

Full-time, Part-time

Delivery

In-person

Why Choose the BHS Degree at 91��ɫ U?

Pursue a unique degree focused on the management of healthcare systems, health policy, and digital health.

Explore health and healthcare issues from multiple perspectives, including sociology, law, ethics, and political science.
Prepare for a career in the health sector with the expertise needed for analyst roles in policy, data, research, and project management.
Gain real-world, hands-on experience through a 4th Year practicum or field project at a local health organization or hospital.
Benefit from flexibility to pursue a double major, minor, or additional certificate.

Degree Options

The honours BHS in Health Studies and the specialized honours BHS in Health Policy, Management, and Digital Health are both 120 credit degree programs that provide you with solid foundation in health studies including health policy, management of the healthcare system, and digital health. You may apply to both of these programs directly on the OUAC or the 91��ɫ online application.

120 credit BHS honours degree
OUAC program code: YHE
Common core BHS curriculum
Has greater flexibility in course selection of electives for further studies such as medicine, law, or graduate school
Can be combined with a minor or with another major (double majors), or a concurrent certificate in Digital Health or Aging.
Provides access to an applied field project, but not to practicum.

120 credit BHS specialized honours degree
OUAC program code: YHY
Common core BHS curriculum
Includes additional required courses in the major, providing breadth and depth
Can be combined with a concurrent certificate in Digital Health or Aging, but not with a minor or another major
Provides access to fourth-year practicum and applied field project

Sample Courses

Social Determinants of Health
Health Policy: Power & Politics
Essentials of Health Care Management
Introduction of Health Informatics
Health Care Ethics
Applied Research Approaches in Health Studies

Health Data Analytics, Machine Learning & AI
Healthcare Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Population Aging and Health
Health Care Leadership
Analysis and Design of Health Information Systems
Health and Human Rights

Admission Requirements

Health Studies – Honours Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS)
[OUAC code YHE]:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
ENG4U
And five additional 4U or M courses. 4U Math is recommended, but not required
Overall average of at least mid to high 70s

Health Policy, Management, and Digital Health – Specialized Honours Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) [OUAC code YHY]:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
ENG4U
And five additional 4U or M courses. 4U Math is recommended, but not required
Overall average of at least mid to high 70s

Requirements will vary depending on your curriculum and previous training, please visit for more information.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Students in the BHS program have the unique opportunity to apply their classroom learning through diverse experiential education settings, including:

Work-Integrated Learning (Applied Field Project/Practicum placement)
Guest lectures by industry experts
Case studies
Research opportunities both at 91��ɫ U and in the community
International exchanges
Summer abroad programs
Faculty-Led International Courses

Specialized Honours Practicum

The practicum course provides Specialized honours BHS students with an optional 250-300 hour work placement experience at a health organization.

Global Learning in Cuba

Discover health equity and real-world learning through summ er abroad experiences.

Optional Co-op

As a BHS student, you can choose to take part in an optional Co-operative (Co-op) program, where you’ll gain paid, full-time work experience during your degree. Participating in a Co-op is a great way to apply your learning, build your professional network, and develop valuable, transferable skills for your future career. Learn more about the Health Co-op program.

Careers in Health Industry for BHS Graduates

The BHS degrees prepare graduates for careers in healthcare management, policy advising, data analysis, project management, community health, public health and health care consulting to name a few. Many of graduates start their careers in analyst roles (e.g., policy, project, or data analysis).

Health Policy Advisor/Analyst
Medical and Academic Affairs Specialist
Health Manager (Finance, HR, Systems)
Health Care Consultant
Digital Health Specialist
Project Manager
Data Analyst
Quality & Performance Analyst

Pathway to Professional and Graduate Study

Whether you are interested in graduate degrees (Master’s/PhD) or professional school, including law, nursing, or medicine, the BHS can provide an excellent foundation for further post-graduate study.

Learn More

Please contact us if you have any questions about applying for Faculty of Health programs, your application status, or your next steps after receiving an offer of admission.

Faculty of Health Recruitment Office
hlthrec@yorku.ca

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Health Studies Archives - Faculty of Health

Health Drop In Q&A

Health Programs Drop In Q&A

Pathways to Medical and Professional School Info Session

Health Programs Drop In Q&A

Global Health and Health Studies Q&A with Current Students

Health Programs Drop In Q&A

Video Transcript - Health Studies

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Careers in Health Policy, Management & Digital Health

Careers:

With further postgraduate training:

Related Websites

Learn More

Connect with 91��ɫU Health

Pathways to Medical & Professional Schools

Why Study in the Faculty of Health?

Which Program Is Best?

Faculty of Health Graduates

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Health Studies

Health Policy, Management, and Digital Health

Interested in studying and improving the healthcare system?

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EVENTS

July 2026

Duration

Degrees

Intake

Study Option

Delivery

Why Choose the BHS Degree at 91��ɫ U?

Degree Options

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Specialized Honours Practicum

Global Learning in Cuba

Optional Co-op

Careers in Health Industry for BHS Graduates

Pathway to Professional and Graduate Study

Learn More

Connect with 91��ɫU Health