Non鈥慉cademic Requirements
In addition to the academic requirements for admission into the BHSc program, there are also non-academic requirements that must be submitted alongside your application. This includes a letter of intent and resume (including two references).
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聽.
Letter of intent
A letter of intent must be submitted with your supplementary application package. Your letter must address each of the following questions:
- Why did you choose this professional discipline as your area of study?
- What is your understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a person working in this profession?聽
- How did you research this field before making your choice?聽
- Why are you a good candidate for this health profession and this professional healthcare program?聽
Please use the following instructions when drafting your letter:
- Answer questions in paragraph form;
- Organize your letter clearly and concisely, and demonstrate proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
- Limit your answers to 250 words per question.
Applicants will be assessed on the following non-academic criteria:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the selected health profession
- Leadership
- Community involvement
- Teamwork
If you're applying to more than one professional discipline within the Bachelor of Health Science program, you must write a separate letter for each discipline to which you are applying.
Resume
Please include a copy of your resume outlining your education, work, and volunteer experiences. Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two references.