Bachelor Of Health Administration (Honours) (DHD) at Ontario Tech University - Program overview

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Program overview

Admission Requirements

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Program overview

The Bachelor of Health Administration (Honours) is designed to equip students with essential leadership and management skills necessary for the dynamic and rapidly growing health care sector. This online full-time degree program prepares graduates for a career in health care administration, addressing current and emerging challenges in the field. Students will learn to support and lead the organization and delivery of health services, ensuring improved patient outcomes and increased efficiencies across various health care sectors. The program is open to high school graduates and diploma-prepared health care workers, providing the flexibility to balance studies with other commitments.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Health Administration (Honours) program is structured to be completed in four years on a full-time basis. The program is delivered entirely online, allowing students to manage their studies alongside other responsibilities. Key features of the program include:

Experiential learning through a 120-hour practicum placement in the final year, providing real-world experience.
Flexible online delivery, accommodating various learning styles and schedules.
Comprehensive curriculum covering essential topics in health administration, management, and policy.

This program is designed to prepare students for various roles in health care operations, management, finance, and planning.

Featured Experiences

Practicum Placement: All students will complete a 120-hour practicum in their final year, allowing them to gain practical experience in a real-world health care setting.
Online Learning: The program's online format provides flexibility, enabling students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments.
Experiential Learning: The practicum serves as an experiential learning tool, helping students connect theory with practice and develop professionally.

Career Options

Health Administrator: Oversee operations and management within health care facilities, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Health Data Analyst: Analyze health data to inform decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Health Information Management Technician: Manage patient records and health information systems to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Health Policy Analyst: Research and analyze health policies to support the development of effective health care strategies.
Pharmaceutical Representative: Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to health care professionals, providing information on benefits and usage.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Program overview

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Health Administration (Honours) program, the following academic requirements apply:

Minimum GPA: The specific minimum GPA requirement is not mentioned on the website.

International Students: International applicants must meet the following requirements:

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
For Vietnamese students:
- Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma – Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học.
- Applicants are required to submit both their academic transcript indicating all subjects taken and grades achieved and an official copy of their diploma or graduation certificate.
- If your documents are issued in a language other than English, you must also provide notarized literal English translations.
For Asian students (general):
- Completion of the upper secondary grades 11 and 12 along with the submission of the Higher Secondary Education Board Examination (HSC) results.
- Applicants must submit both their academic transcript indicating all subjects taken and grades achieved and an official copy of their diploma or graduation certificate.
- If your documents are issued in a language other than English, you must also provide notarized literal English translations.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

If you are from a country where English is not the first language of instruction, you must demonstrate English proficiency to be eligible for admission. You can demonstrate proficiency with one of the following:

Formal full-time study in English

Successfully completing at least three years of formal, full-time study (no less than three academic level courses per semester) at a secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction and examination is English. The minimum three-year requirement does not include time enrolled in an English as a Second Language program or an unapproved English for Academic Purposes program.

English test

Ontario Tech will accept the following English tests with the minimum scores listed. Please note that the test date must be within two years of the desired start date and results must be sent to Ontario Tech Admissions directly from the provider unless they can be verified online.

Cambridge English - Advanced: Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Minimum score of 70 with no sub-score below 60.
Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 120 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 130).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
Oxford ELLT (Digital or Global): Minimum score of 7 (Education and Nursing programs require a score of 8).
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Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The university's TOEFL code is 7178. We accept the Internet-based test (iBT) with the following minimum score requirements. The iBT Home Edition and Paper-delivered test may also be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Tests written before January 21, 2026: Total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87) with minimum Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20 section scores.
- Tests written after January 21, 2026: Overall 4.5 with no section score below 4.0.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!