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School of Health Sciences

Faculty of Health

Application Information

Applying to the BHSc Program

Ready to apply? This section covers the steps involved in submitting your application, application fees, and what to expect throughout the admissions process.

Can you send me an application package?

We encourage all applicants to view all program and application information on our website. 

How much is the application fee?

The fee for applying to our program is now $70.00 CAD. This fee is non-refundable. Applications which do not include the application fee will not be processed. 

I applied using the online application, what else do I need to do to apply?

Please ensure that all transcripts and non-academic requirements have been uploaded into the portal. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated for admission.

I believe I am a mature applicant. Are the admissions requirements different for me?

Applicants who have been out of University for more than five years qualify as mature applicants. Mature applicants must still meet the same admission requirements as all other applicants. 

I have attended multiple educational institutions during my undergraduate degree, do I need to submit the transcripts from all institutions?

Yes. The School of Health Sciences requires all transcripts associated with your undergraduate studies.

When can I expect to hear from the school regarding the status of my application?

Bachelor of Health Sciences applications are only reviewed after the deadline of February 15th has passed. Offers will be sent out beginning in March and April, and subsequently through the remainder of the spring and summer if seats become available. Applicants who have been placed on a waitlist will be informed of this decision and will be contacted if a seat becomes available.

Can I contact the School of Health Sciences for information pertaining to the BHSc program, or admission into the BHSc program?

Please consult the relevant pages for information specific to Health Sciences programs and their respective professions:

For further guidance, you may contact the the Admissions and Program Assistant.

The Admissions and Program Assistant can address specific questions pertaining to the application process.

The Admissions and Program Assistant cannot review or provide feedback on transcipts, letters of intent, or resumes before the application has been submitted. They are also unable to answer specific questions related to waitlist numbers. 


Prerequisite Requirements

Understanding your academic eligibility is an important part of preparing your application. This section explains prerequisite requirements and how your GPA will be assessed.

Specific prerequisite requirements vary by discipline. Please consult the specific program page that you wish to apply to for details:

Is there a minimum grade requirement for the prerequisite courses?

High school-level prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum final grade of 70%, and an overall minimum average of 75%.

Post-secondary-level prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum final grade of C, and an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.30 scale).

Due to the highly competitive nature of the BHSc program, meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.

I completed my prerequisite courses at the post-secondary level. Is this acceptable?

Yes. Please ensure that all transcripts are included in the application package.

How do I determine a course equivalency from another university?

To determine equivalent courses from other universities, please visit .

An official transfer credits evaluation can only be completed upon successful admission into the program. 

Can I use one course to cover two different prerequisite courses?

No.

Can prerequisites be in progress at the time of application?

If you are currently completing prerequisite courses, we will keep your application open and continue to request updated grades, provided you submit proof of enrollment. Please note that we cannot confirm your academic eligibility until we have sufficient grades to assess. This typically means:

High School Applicants:

  • A mid-term grade, or
  • A grade 11 predictor grade, depending on the point in the admissions cycle

Post-Secondary Applicants:

  • A final grade from high school, or
  • A final grade from a post-secondary course equivalent to a grade 12 academic requirement, or a mid-term grade from upgrading

At a minimum, you must submit proof of enrollment in your prerequisites by the application deadline (February 15). Applicants who have not submitted proof by this date will not be considered eligible for a seat in the BHSc program.

How is GPA used in the admissions decisions?

Your GPA is used in the calculation of an overall admissions score. The admissions score is comprised of GPA and non-academic requirement outcomes at a ratio of 80:20 respectively.

How is GPA calculated?

Calculating the grade point average is done in two ways: 

1. The Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) includes all courses attempted after admission to all accredited Universities and Colleges combined.  Changing degrees may impact how your CGPA is calculated. 

2. Credit GPA includes the last 30 credit hours of courses attempted. 

We will use whichever average is higher, to the advantage of the applicant

I鈥檓 a graduate student. Are my graduate level marks used in my GPA calculation for acceptance consideration?

We generally review only undergraduate courses for admission to the BHSc program. Some exceptions may be made for courses in Health-related programs and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Can I improve my GPA for consideration into your program?

Yes, applicants may enroll in additional courses to increase their GPA to increase chance of admission in future years. 

17吃瓜网在线's Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development offers numerous upgrading courses.

Will summer or distance education courses be counted in GPA?

Yes, as long as they are at the university level.

 

How do the non-academic requirements factor into my application score?

Assessment of non-academic performance accounts for 20% of the applicant's overall total score. 

The letter of intent and resume will be scored out of 10% each, accounting for the overall 20% for non-academic performance. 

All supplementary information should be attached to the Application Portal.


Residency Guidelines

To support the healthcare needs of specific regions, this program prioritizes admission based on provincial residency and seat purchase agreements.

The School of Health Sciences at 17吃瓜网在线 is the only school serving Atlantic Canada for many of our programs, accepting a total of 74 students per year across our 4 undergraduate programs. As such, a seat purchase agreement is in place with a specified number of seats allocated annually for residents of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.聽

This is further broken down by program as:

  • Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology: 16 students
    • 1 seat for NB, 1 seat for PEI
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology: 8 students
    • 1 seat for NB, 1 seat for NFLD, 1 seat for PEI
  • Radiological Technology: 26 students
    • No purchased seats
  • Respiratory Therapy: 24 students
    • 1 seat for PEI

Priority for all other seats will be given to qualified Nova Scotia residents. If seats remain, residents of other Maritime provinces, followed by residents across the remainder of Canada, will be considered.

If you are unclear about your residency status, please see below.

Am I a Nova Scotia resident?

A "Nova Scotia Student" is defined as someone that satisfies at least one of the following eligibility criteria:

1. The student has a student loan from the Government of Nova Scotia;
2. The student entered university immediately after graduating from a high school located in Nova Scotia;
3. The student resided in Nova Scotia for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the first day of the first month in which their first classes at the University begin; or
4. The student is a dependent child of a parent or guardian tha thas resided in Nova Scotia for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the first day of the first month in which the student's first classes at the University begin;

But does not include an International student or a Domestic Out of Province student.

Are International applicants eligible for the BHSc program?

No. International students will not be considered for admission to the BHSc program at this time. 

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