Shape a healthier society through a multidisciplinary lens.
Explore how health is influenced by social, psychological, Indigenous, and biological factors. The Bachelor of Health Studies prepares you for diverse careers in public health, policy, and human services while emphasizing equity, Indigenous health, and community well-being.
Program Overview
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Credential: Bachelor of Health Studies
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Offered by: Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies + Faculty of Arts + First Nations University of Canada
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Optional Focus: Indigenous Health and Well-Being
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Fieldwork: 15-week, full-time placement
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Flexible Pathways:
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Start with a Certificate (1 year)
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Continue to a Diploma (2 years)
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Complete a Bachelor’s (4 years)
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What You’ll Learn
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Understand the determinants of health—from biology to social structures
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Study health theories, research, and policy
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Learn about Indigenous health systems and culturally appropriate research
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Build practical research and analytical skills
Sample Courses
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Understanding Health and Illness
Explore key models of health including biomedical, promotion, and population health. -
Health in Canada
Examine how political, economic, and social contexts shape Canadian health care. -
Health Issues
Dive into pressing health topics impacting communities today. -
Traditional Indigenous Health Concepts
Taught by Elders, combining classroom and land-based learning experiences. -
Research Methods & Statistics
Develop core skills for analyzing and conducting health-related studies.
Career Opportunities
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Health Policy Analyst
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Community Health Promoter
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Public Health Program Coordinator
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Researcher / Knowledge Translator
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Health Services Manager
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Pre-professional Pathway: Medicine, OT, PT, Nutrition, Dentistry
Why Choose This Program?
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Unique Indigenous partnership with First Nations University of Canada
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Broad, interdisciplinary approach to health
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Real-world fieldwork experience
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Strong foundation for graduate or professional health programs
- Academic Requirement: 70% average required
- ELP Requirement: English Proficiency Score (Only for students of Non-English speaking countries) • IELTS: overall score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.0). • PTE: Overall 59 • TOEFL: Overall 83 ( not less than 20 ) • Duolingo : Overall 120 (not less than 105)
Tuition Deposit & Partial Refund Policy for Undergraduate International Students
Undergraduate international students on a study permit are required to pay a $1,000.00 tuition deposit upon acceptance of admission. If the student's study permit application is denied, they can request a partial refund of the tuition deposit in the amount of $500.00.
Withdrawing from Courses
When you drop one or more courses by the official deadlines for your term or “part of term,” you automatically get a full or partial refund credited to your student account.
Finding Your Deadlines
Check the Academic Schedule or log in to UR Self-Service and view My Refund Schedule (or the Class Refund Schedule) to see the exact drop dates that apply to your courses.
Automatic Refund Levels
There are three refund deadlines each term:
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Deadline 1: 100% refund of tuition and mandatory fees.
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Deadline 2: 50% refund of tuition only (other mandatory fees are not refunded).
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Deadline 3: No refund.
Additional Fee Adjustments
If you withdraw after Deadline 1 because of serious, unexpected events—such as your own serious illness or accident, a close family member’s death or illness, hospitalization, or an involuntary job transfer—you can apply for an extra tuition adjustment. You must submit a formal request with supporting documents; mandatory fees are not eligible for adjustment.
How Your Refund Date Is Set
We use the date you formally withdraw in Self-Service (or the date we receive your written request). If you stopped attending earlier for a documented reason (for example, the day you were hospitalized), we can use that date instead.
Part-of-Term 1 Refund Schedule
If you’re in Part of Term 1 (full semester) and withdraw after Deadline 1, here’s what you get back on tuition:
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Week 3: 77%
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Week 4: 69%
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Week 5: 62%
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Week 6: 54%
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Week 7: 46%
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Week 8: 38%
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Week 9: 31%
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Week 10: 23%
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Week 11: 15%
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Week 12: 8%
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Week 13 and beyond: 0%
Withdraw later than Week 13, and you’re not eligible for a tuition refund.
- Application Fee: $100
- LOA Deposit: $1,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $22,000
- Total Tuition Fee: $44,000
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: Sep-25
Checklist for UG Program’s
- CV/Resume
- Passport
- Academic documents
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Third Party Consent Form (Signed)
- Visa copy, PPR letter & Study permit (If Onshore)
- Canadian address& Contact no (If Onshore)