Intent to Register

You will find useful information in the ITR Planning Guide available on the website for the Office of the Registrar.

The BHSc degree will be limited enrollment for September 2012 in the upper years.

Priority will be given to students who are currently enrolled in a BHSc degree and who are progressing into next year. Students who are not currently enrolled in a BHSc degree will be able to transfer if you've completed HS 1001b and 1002a by April 30, 2012 and have at least 60% in each half course and at least a 65% cumulative average. (For upper year students who have completed the admission requirements, the same criteria will apply.)
For students who need to take Health Sciences 1001a and/or 1002a during the summer 2012, we will no longer be able to guarantee admission. The same admission criteria as above will apply. Once the final grades from the summer courses are available, students may contact the School of Health Studies at 519-661-4119 to apply for transfer to a BHSc degree on a first come basis. Once we've reached capacity, unfortunately we will no longer be able to accept applications. We do not now at this time how many spaces we will have available to accept applications in the summer.
No conditional offers of acceptance will be made if you are taking summer courses. If both the HS 1001b and 1002a are not completed as of April 30, 2012, you will not be able to put a BHSc degree as one of your choice during intent to register.

Below, we have answered a few of the more commonly asked questions here about the intent to register and program counselling period. If you have other questions, you may contact the School of Health Studies Office at 519-661-4119 for assistance. You may make an appointment with an Academic Counsellor if needed.

You should also review the FAQ for "Summer Web Registration" and "Course Selection".

What are the essential modules for the 3-year or 4-year degrees?

4 year Honors Bachelor Degree
- Honors Specialization
- Double Major
4 year Bachelor Degree
- Specialization
- Major
3 year Bachelor Degree
- Major
- Double Minor

The following combinations are not allowed because there is too much overlap: (1) Honors Specialization in Rehab Sciences and a Major or Minor in Health Sciences; and (2) Minor in Health Sciences and a Minor in Rehab Sciences.

Additional modules may be added to your degree, such as a Major or Minor, but these are optional.

What are the requirements for admission to honors?

Complete first year including a minimum average of 70% in the required courses for admission with no mark less than 60% in those courses; and an overall average of 65% on all courses taken. The 3.0 courses we are considering for admission are HS 1001a/b and 1002a/b, first-year Biology, and 1.0 other course.

What modules are offered in Health Sciences?

See our complete list of modules under "Programs/Modules".

How will I know if I am eligible for the program I select during Intent to Register?

Log on to the Student Centre and select "My Present". Review your report comments and check your program for 2012 at this site.

What if I don't have the prerequisites for my Health Sciences module? Can I do an intent to register for that program?

We will wait until your summer courses are completed and the final grades are known. If you plan to complete HS 1001a/b and 1002a/b during the summer, we cannot guarantee we will give you an offer of admission to a BHSc degree. You are welcome to get in touch with the office when your summer grades are known to apply for a BHSc degree. Students who have not successfully completed both HS 1001b and 1002a by April 30, will not be permitted to do an intent to register for a BHSc degree or HS module.

What if I want to change my program after completing summer courses?

If you get the grade you need in a summer course, you will be considered for admission to a program. If you met the condition as explained in your grade report comments, there is no action required on your part. If you needed your summer course to be admitted to a specific program, you should consult your Academic Counsellor for consideration. As the BHSc degree/modules will be limited enrollment, completing HS 1001a/b and/or 1002a/b in the summer will not guarantee admission. Students who have at least a 65% overall average and who have met the admission requirements for a HS module, will be considered for admission to a BHSc degree on a first-come basis.

What if I don't get the grade I needed in my summer course? What will happen to the courses I enrolled in if I'm no longer eligible for that program?

If you don’t meet the required grade in your summer course, you may not enroll in the module. If you have already enrolled in courses for that module, the University reserves the right you remove you from those courses. You should consult your Academic Counsellor if this happens.

Can I add a module from an affiliated university college?

Yes, you may, provided the module is not offered on the main campus. You may add majors or minors depending on your interests. You may be limited to a certain number of courses you may take an affiliate university college (Brescia, Huron, King's) so you should consult an Academic Counsellor as you progress from year to year.

Do I need to make a second (or backup) choice?

The Bachelor of Health Sciences may be listed as either a FIRST OR SECOND CHOICE but not both. We review for all possible options in Health Science before moving to the second choice so if you have elected a Health Science specialization as a first choice, do not indicate Health Science as a second choice. Remember that Health Sciences is a limited enrolment program and, as a second choice, students may not be successful in meeting the academic cutoff for admission. Cutoffs are determined by the calibre of the applicant pool.

Things to Remember

Without doing an intent to register, the University will assume you do not wish to return to campus each fall.
Please read the Academic Calendar carefully and seek advice when necessary.
Remember that it is your responsibility to choose courses that will fulfill your graduation requirements.