Health Sciences (BSc)
Overview
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Health Sciences (BSc) provides first-year courses and the foundation for progression to the second year of SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Programs in the Health Sciences combine scientific inquiry with social and behavioural research to examine the underlying causes of health and disease and the factors that influence population health.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration
- 3 terms
Intakes
- January, May, September
Location
- Vancouver
Your direct pathway to Simon Fraser University
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Health Sciences (BSc)
Entry to second year at SFU
Bachelor of Science
Areas of study:
- Life Sciences Concentration
- Population and Quantitative Health Sciences Concentration
Potential career paths
- Health Services
- Biomedical Equipment Tech
- Medical Lab Technician
- Public and Private Research
- Research Assistant
- Waste-water Treatment
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Health Consultant
- Rehabilitation Worker
- Community Outreach Specialist
- Environmental Health Officer
- Radiologic Technologist
- Health Records Professional
- Infectious Disease Worker
- Public Health Inspector
- Health Product Regulation
- Public Policy Analyst
- Health Educator
* Program fees are based on 30 credits of study at C$1,148.92 per credit. Students taking more than 30 credits of study will need to pay additional fees. Not for credit transfer Academic Literacy Course is a requirement for International Year One (UTP Stage II) Direct entry.
For the most up-to-date fees and charges, please visit: https://www.fraseric.ca/admissions/fees/
Program Requirements
To transfer into the Faculty of Health Sciences BSc (either Population and Quantitative Health Sciences or Life Sciences), students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course.
-> What are ‘W’ and ‘Q’ courses?
A minimum GPA of 2.50, based on completion of 10 courses (at least 30 units, and with a grade of C- or better in all courses), will guarantee admittance to the Faculty of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (BSc) beginning in the Fall of 2019. In addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the university.
All (All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101/ILSA101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC101/ALAC101 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted. For ALC exempted requirements, please see the English requirements page.*
Required Courses For Admission to Population and Quantitative Sciences
Choose 2 courses from the following list:
Choose 1 course from the following list:
For elective courses, please see below.
Required Courses For Admission to Life Sciences
Choose 1 course from the following list:
Elective Courses
Both Population and Quantitative Health Sciences and Life Sciences streams are required to complete 3 elective courses.
Please choose two courses from the following B-Social Sciences list:
B-SOC COURSES
Please choose 1 course from the following B-Humanities list:
B-HUM COURSES
Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
Please note that your Writing (W) course cannot be counted as your B-Hum elective.
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.
