Other Options

other options

Minor in Health Sciences

For students in non-Health Sciences degree programs at Western, the Minor is an excellent option to complement your main area of study with core Health Sciences knowledge. Students in the Minor can expect to take courses covering health promotion, healthcare ethics, childhood and adolescent health, and health in aging populations, among several other options.

Admission Requirements:

Completion of first-year requirements including: Health Sciences 1001A/B with a mark of at least 60%; Health Sciences 1002A/B with a mark of at least 60%; and Health Sciences 1300A/B  with a mark of at least 60%.

Dual Degree with the Ivey Business School

This option gives students the opportunity to complete two degrees within the space of five years. At the end of that time, students graduate with an Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences from the School of Health Studies and an Honors Business Administration Degree from the Ivey School of Business. This fast-paced program is an ideal choice for students who see themselves pursuing careers in healthcare administration, health management, and health entrepreneurship.

For more information, please contact the School of Health Studies academic counselling office.

Certificate in Critical Public Health

The Certificate in Critical Public Health offers students a breadth of understanding of public health strategies focusing on the principles of public health, the impact of health policy on population health and global perspectives related to emerging environmental issues and social determinants of health within a changing geopolitical landscape.

Admission Requirements

Enrolment in this Certificate is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Nutrition & Dietetics and Health Sciences

LEARN MORE