Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Health and Society in Toronto Canada | York University
York University
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
36,110
(c. USD25,909.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Health & Society (HESO) Program equips students with analytical tools to examine health and illness as personal experiences shaped by broader social, cultural, and political contexts, from individual interactions to global systems. We emphasize hands-on learning while fostering sharp critical thinking skills. The HESO curriculum offers students a holistic perspective on health issues.
Our faculty members contribute varied expertise through interdisciplinary methods, incorporating insights from sociology, political science, economics, cultural anthropology, and social history. Alumni pursue diverse opportunities in policy-making, community initiatives, advocacy for underserved populations, arts in healthcare, Indigenous and refugee health services, and health journalism.
Explore how medical practices intersect with economic and social priorities.
Analyze challenges in developing, executing, and enhancing health policies locally and internationally.
Develop proficiency in crafting written arguments and delivering effective oral presentations.
Investigate how political, anthropological, and economic factors influence modern concepts of health and disease.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level. Minimum IB Diploma point scores of 30 or higher is recommended (scores of 28 will be considered).Minimum 4 is required in each subject unless otherwise indicated. IB Certificate candidates with six subjects are considered for admission, Transfer credit granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, depending on the program (maximum 30 credits). Prerequisites listed correspond to Standard-or Higher-level.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) - Minimum of two Advanced-level (A2) passes and three GCSE or IGCSE Ordinary-level (O-level) passes. Minimum average of C is required on Advanced-level and Ordinary-level passes. Grades of E are not considered. Prerequisite courses (minimum of C unless otherwise indicated) must be presented atthe Advanced-level. Transfer credits may be awarded for A level courses completed with a C or better.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 88, Pearson PTE Academic - 60
General Certificate of Education (GCE) - Minimum of two Advanced-level (A2) passes and three GCSE or IGCSE Ordinary-level (O-level) passes. Minimum average of C is required on Advanced-level and Ordinary-level passes. Grades of E are not considered. Prerequisite courses (minimum of C unless otherwise indicated) must be presented atthe Advanced-level. Transfer credits may be awarded for A level courses completed with a C or better.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 88, Pearson PTE Academic - 60
Tuition
CAD
36,110