Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program, students must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• A minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 (minimum 70%) or equivalent.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Grade 11 Required Courses

• One of:
  • English 11
• One of:
  • Math 11
• One of:
  • Science 11
• One of:
  • Social Studies 11

Grade 12 Required Courses

Students must complete a minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including all required courses. Equivalent AP or IB courses may be used in place of the following courses:

• One of:
  • English Studies 12 (minimum 70%)
  • English First Peoples 12 (minimum 70%)
  • Francais langue et culture 12
• All of:
  • Anatomy & Physiology 12 (Biology 12)
  • Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12
  • Chemistry 12
• One of:
  • 20th Century World History 12
  • Asian Studies 12
  • BC First Peoples 12
  • Comparative World Religions 12
  • Comparative Cultures 12
  • Composition 12
  • Creative Writing 12
  • Environmental Science 12
  • Geology 12
  • Human Geography 12
  • Law Studies 12
  • Literary Studies 12
  • Physics 12
  • Political Studies 12
  • Social Justice 12

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

Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at SFU. All applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, will be required to have demonstrated competence in the English language prior to admission. Competence is required in all four of the following skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

As an applicant to undergraduate studies, you must demonstrate English language competence through one of the options below:

• Completion of the last three (3) years of full-time secondary school education in English in Canada
  • Minimum requirement: 70% in a senior level English
• Completion of the last three (3) years of full-time secondary school education in English, in a country in which the principal language of instruction is English
  • Minimum requirement: 70% in a senior level English
• Completion of the last four (4) years of full-time secondary school education in English at a recognized international school in a country in which the principal language of instruction is not English
  • Minimum requirement: 70% in a senior level English
• Completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program including English A (HL/SL) or English Literature and Performance (SL)
  • Minimum requirement: Grade of a 3
• Completion of a three unit English (ENGL) course or a certified W (writing intensive) course for which SFU grants transfer credit
  • Minimum requirement: Grade of a C- (C minus)
• GCSE O-Level English (or GCSE English Language B)
  • Minimum requirement: Grade of a 4 (or C)

Alternatively, you may complete a Language Proficiency Exam:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)
  • Minimum score: Overall 6.5 with no part less than 6.0
• Cambridge English Qualifications
  • B2 First
  • C1 Advanced
  • C2 Proficiency
  • Minimum score: Overall score 176 with no part less than 169
• Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT)
  • Minimum score: Overall score 88 with no part less than 20
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
  • Minimum score: Overall score of 70, with no part less than 60
• Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Minimum score: Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills
• Duolingo English Test (DET)
  • Minimum score: Overall score of 125

Note: Enrolment in first-year writing intensive courses requires higher grades than admission grades. Students must meet the University’s literacy requirements in addition to the English language Requirement.

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.