British Columbia,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Community and Population Health - Aboriginal and Rural Health in Prince George Canada | University of Northern British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
|
Prince George Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
26,753
(c. USD19,115.42)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Gain comprehensive insights into health challenges and priorities within Indigenous, northern, and remote communities. Experience exceptional, varied, and creative learning methods through a whole-person health perspective, shaped by collaborations between researchers, professionals, and local communities. This qualification opens doors to careers or advanced studies in healthcare leadership, administration, information systems, or public health.
The program features interdisciplinary coursework spanning social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and health sciences. It equips you with versatile knowledge for pursuing alternative career directions or further education in fields like administration and law that may not appear directly connected.
Students complete 21 credit hours from core requirements shared by Community and Population Health Majors, plus at least 12 credit hours (six mandatory, six elective) in Indigenous and Rural Health studies.
Advanced Indigenous and Rural Health courses cover topics like First Nations Wellness Practices, Indigenous Spiritual Traditions, and Native Environmental Perspectives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International secondary and post-secondary credentials are considered. International students must meet the equivalent of the criteria outlined for high school admission and university transfer in British Columbia. Admission is based on the comparison of standards for credentials and grading in the country of origin. Applicants whose first language is not English must be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English.
For admission from a GCE system (or equivalent) a minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects must be completed with an overall GPA of C or higher in order to be considered for admission. All A level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A level.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components, score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test,
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules
Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 80, with a minimum of 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale
For admission from a GCE system (or equivalent) a minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects must be completed with an overall GPA of C or higher in order to be considered for admission. All A level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A level.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components, score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test,
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules
Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 80, with a minimum of 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale
Tuition
CAD
26,753