Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Health Studies (Policy, Management, Informatics)] From York University

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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Health Studies (Policy, Management, Informatics))

4 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus
Ranked #551 out of 850 by QS Global Ranking 2025

$24,330 /Yr

CA$33,791 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline for Winter 2026 Intake - Nov 15, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$24330 (CAD 33791)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$9936 (CAD 13800)
Food$2207 (CAD 3065)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$17900 (CAD 24861)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
President Excellence Scholarship Deadline Feb 18, 2025
Application Deadline for Summer 2025 Intake Apr 1, 2025
Application Deadline for Winter 2026 Intake Nov 15, 2025
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Studies at York University is offered as a 4-year teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus, honours course offered on a full-time basis.
  • A Health Studies degree provides an excellent comprehensive education plus the prerequisite courses required for medical or other professional schools.
  • Students have to successfully complete the 120 credits for the program.
  • The department offers three-degree options to the students:
    • Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) Specialized Honours (Health Policy)
    • Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) Specialized Honours (Health Management)
    • Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) Specialized Honours (Health Informatics)
  • In this program, students explore health care decision-making and the role of both government and non-government organizations.
  • York’s Health Studies program emphasizes an approach to health that focuses on broader societal issues.
  • Important issues are covered, including the public/private mix in health care, integrated health systems, international health systems, the influence of stakeholder groups such as the pharmaceutical industry, and more.
  • Students can also complete the certificates in Health Informatics and Health Services Financial Management which provide students with the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in these growing areas.
  • All students, whether in the Specialized Honours options (Management, Informatics or Policy) or the Honours Bachelor of Health Studies option, take the same core courses, including:
    • Foundations of Health Studies
    • Social Determinants of Health
    • Health Policy: Power and Politics
    • Health Care Ethics
    • Health Management I
    • Health Informatics I
    • Statistical Methods in Health Studies
    • Health Care Law
    • Applied Research Approaches in Health Studies
  • Students have an opportunity in 4th year to get hands-on experience through a field placement in a variety of health care settings in which students are mentored and supported by fieldwork-supervisors.
  • Students are encouraged to apply for awards, bursaries, scholarships, and prizes offered by York University. 
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 45,000 USD.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  •  Students must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) degree.
  •  Students must have to complete the following course such as:
    • English (ENG4U)
    • Five additional 4U or M courses
    • 4U math
  • To gain admission to this program, students’ academic average should be in the high 70s to mid-80s.

Indian Student Eligibility

  • Students from Grade XII graduation should require 60% to be considered for most programs - a minimum of 5 academic courses.
  • Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
    • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
    • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
    • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
    • Intermediate Examination Certificate
    • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • Students should have an average score in programs and complete prerequisite courses such as physics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics with a grade of 55%.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

120

ECTS Credits


Required Document List

Following Documents are required to attend this program:

  • Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
  • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
  • Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTSTOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

2024

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Information Technology 301 out of 722 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 25 in Canada 2024)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
President's International Scholarship Of Excellence$45,000 (Per year)Minimum 80% admission average required. Awarded to top international high school applicants for academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement
Tentanda Via Award - International$30,000 (Per year)Applicant must maintain minimum 6.0 SGPA


Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

  • Health Care Manager
  • Health Systems Planner
  • Quality Performance Manager
  • Information Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Health Policy Researcher
  • Data Analyst
  • Health Finance Manager
  • Health Information Specialist


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