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The Bachelor of Child Health program is a joint initiative by the Department of Health Sciences and the Department of Child and Youth Studies, with administrative oversight from the Health Sciences Department. This degree caters to students aiming for careers focused on children's wellbeing. The curriculum offers a comprehensive examination of biological, psychological, and social factors influencing health from infancy through teenage years. Students should investigate prerequisite courses and graduate program entry requirements early in their academic journey.
This distinctive four-year degree prepares students for health-oriented careers involving children. By combining expertise from both Health Sciences and Child and Youth Studies departments, the program examines child health through multiple academic lenses. Participants will develop knowledge about the physical, psychological, emotional, and societal aspects of children's health.
Applicants must have
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
Minimum six Grade 12 4U or 4M-level credits, including program specific prerequisites.
A minimum admission average of 70% (many programs require a higher average)
English proficiency requirements
IELTS - overall 6.5, no band below 6.0
TOEFL - overall 88, no band below 21
CAEL - overall 70, no band below 60
PTE - 58
IELP Level 5 - Successful completion of Level 5 of the Brock Intensive English Language program
CAE (C1 Advanced): 176 minimum score
CPE (C2 Proficiency): 176 minimum score
IB: Completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A