BA and Science in Health in Antigonish Canada | St. Francis Xavier University

The Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health is a four-year undergraduate program designed to equip students for advanced studies or professional roles in healthcare. This curriculum combines essential Health courses with diverse subjects from across the university, such as Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, and potentially Political Science, Human Kinetics, History, among others. Graduates gain a comprehensive, modern understanding of health concepts.

This uniquely interdisciplinary program anticipates the evolving landscape of healthcare, offering a BASc in Health that aligns with contemporary health perspectives. Students develop skills in scientific research, analytical reasoning, and culturally aware approaches - essential competencies for modern health professions.

As StFX's pioneering program of this nature, the Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health lives up to its name by addressing the expanding scope of healthcare, encompassing scientific, social, and humanistic aspects. Participants can specialize in either Biomedical studies or Social Determinants and Health Equity while taking interdisciplinary coursework. A distinctive element of StFX's program includes mandatory Health Humanities courses - an increasingly vital component of 21st-century healthcare education that enhances problem-solving abilities in medical contexts.