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Master scientific research methods to analyze and solve intricate health issues, enhancing human wellness. This program focuses on equipping you for advanced studies in healthcare disciplines like medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, rehabilitation therapy, community health, and disease research. You'll engage with instructional approaches commonly used in professional healthcare training.
Maximize your university experience by exploring Laurier's diverse opportunities. Community service, student organizations, leadership initiatives, international study programs, and professional internships allow you to apply classroom knowledge in practical settings.
The Health Science program offers these distinctive opportunities:
Become part of the Science Residence Learning Community to boost both academic performance and social connections.
Complete an interactive learning component through Stand Up for Health (SU4H) within your Social Determinants of Health curriculum.
Pursue laboratory research under faculty supervision. Seek financial support through FOSSA Research Scholarships or NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards.
Access summer research positions at leading hospitals (including Grand River, Sunnybrook, and SickKids).
Secure employment as a Teaching or Research Assistant in Health Sciences or Biology departments.
Students must have the following:
International Baccalaureate Requirements
English Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component; Paper-based testing: 560 or higher.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - An academic score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - 70 overall or higher (each band 60 or higher).
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 overall or higher.
Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) - Overall score of 176.