Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences With Management Option (Optional Co-op) (UMT)

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with Management Option at Wilfrid Laurier University combines a passion for health and sciences with essential management skills. This program is designed to equip students with scientific investigative techniques to tackle complex health challenges, ultimately improving human health and well-being. With a unique cell-to-society approach, students will learn how social experiences and conditions impact biology. Graduates are well-prepared for postgraduate opportunities in various health-related fields, including medicine, dentistry, and public health.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with Management Option is a full-time program that spans four years. Students can start their studies in either September (fall term) or January (winter term). The program offers a variety of options to customize the educational experience, including:

• Management Option: This option allows students to integrate management-specific education into their degree.
• Co-op Opportunities: Students can apply for co-op placements at the end of their first year, completing 12-16 week placements throughout their studies.
• Research Opportunities: Engage in summer research in hospitals and participate in student-run associations.

With a focus on personalized learning, students will have close contact with professors, enhancing their academic experience and preparing them for future careers in health sciences.

Featured Experiences

• Co-op Program: Students can apply for co-op placements after their first year, allowing them to gain practical experience in the field.
• Research Opportunities: Participate in summer research projects at renowned hospitals such as Grand River and SickKids.
• Extensive Lab Time: Students will have hands-on lab experiences to deepen their understanding of molecular medical sciences and public health.
• Health Sciences Students’ Association (HSSA): A student-run organization that advocates for the Health Sciences community.
• Instructional and Research Assistant Positions: Opportunities to work closely with faculty in various departments.

Career Options

• Dentist: Provide oral health care, diagnose and treat dental issues, and educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Epidemiologist: Study the distribution and determinants of health-related states in populations to control health problems.
• Health-Care Administrator: Manage healthcare facilities, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with regulations.
• Medical Doctor: Diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, and provide preventive care to patients.
• Pharmacist: Dispense medications, counsel patients on drug therapies, and ensure safe medication use.
• Physiotherapist: Help patients improve their movement and manage pain through physical rehabilitation.
• Clinical Partnerships Director: Oversee collaborations between healthcare institutions and educational programs.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Use radioactive materials for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in medicine.
• Public Policy Analyst: Research and analyze policies affecting public health and recommend improvements.
• Radiation Therapist: Administer radiation treatments to patients with cancer and other diseases.

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