Curriculum
The post-diploma BHSc curriculum is equivalent to 2 years of full time university study (a total of 60 credit hours or 20 courses).Ìý Courses may be completed in the sequence best suited for the student, but close attention must be paid to course pre-requisites.
This program hasÌýseveral scheduling options to accommodate different schedules and needs of the working professional. Students must consult with their advisorÌýwhen designing their program.
REQUIRED COURSES (30 CREDIT HOURS)
Note: the following information does NOT apply to the EMS Management option for Advanced Care Paramedics. Please view the webpage for details.
- : Introductory Statistics for Science and Health Sciences
- : Foundations of Health Care Practice
- : Health Care Ethics
- : Culture, Diversity and Health
- : Introduction to Research Methods
- : Leadership in Healthcare
- : Canadian Health Systems (formerly HESA 4000)
- : Foundations in Clinical and Professional Education
- : Health Law for Non-Lawyers
- : Critical Research Appraisal and Practices
FACULTY OF HEALTH ELECTIVES (15 CREDIT HOURS)
Students may choose five health-related electives from the Faculty of Health.ÌýTo discuss completing various certificate options alongside your degree, please contact your advisor.
OPEN ELECTIVES (15 CREDIT HOURS)
Students may choose any five 3-credit hour courses from ±«Óãtv and/or Kings College that interest them.
Specialty Practice and Independent Study courses are only permitted on approval of the Post Diploma Advisor and agreement of a suitable supervisor.