Curriculum
The post-diploma BHSc curriculum is equivalent to 2 years of full time university study (a total of 60 credit hours or 20 courses). Courses may be completed in the sequence best suited for the student, but close attention must be paid to course pre-requisites.
This program has several scheduling options to accommodate different schedules and needs of the working professional. Students must consult with their advisor when designing their program.
REQUIRED COURSES (30 CREDIT HOURS)
Note: the following information does NOT apply to the EMS Management option for Advanced Care Paramedics. Please view the Bachelor of Health Sciences - EMS Management webpage for details.
- STAT 1060: Introductory Statistics for Science and Health Sciences
- HSCE 1000: Foundations of Health Care Practice
- HSCE 2000: Health Care Ethics
- HSCE 3000: Culture, Diversity and Health
- HLTH 3010: Introduction to Research Methods
- HSCE 4030: Leadership in Healthcare
- HESA 2001: Canadian Health Systems (formerly HESA 4000)
- HSCE 4200: Foundations in Clinical and Professional Education
- HLTH 4040: Health Law for Non-Lawyers
- HSCE 4220: Critical Research Appraisal and Practices
FACULTY OF HEALTH ELECTIVES (15 CREDIT HOURS)
Students may choose five health-related electives from the Faculty of Health. To discuss completing various certificate options alongside your degree, please contact your advisor.
OPEN ELECTIVES (15 CREDIT HOURS)
Students may choose any five 3-credit hour courses from Dalhousie and/or Kings College that interest them.
Specialty Practice and Independent Study courses are only permitted on approval of the Post Diploma Advisor and agreement of a suitable supervisor.