Bachelor of Health Science (Open Learning) at Thompson Rivers University

Programme overview

If you are a health-care diploma student or graduate, you can broaden your education and enhance your skills, knowledge, career options and academic credentials. Build the academic foundation needed for select graduate programs. Maximize recognition of university credits you have earned in course work for your diploma.

Career pathways

Related roles: Geriatric Fitness Specialist, Gymnastics Coach, Health Care Facility Researcher, Health Information Manager, Health Services Administrator, Health-related Entrepreneur, Public Health Specialist, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of, or proof of enrolment in, a minimum two-year diploma in health care or related area from a recognized program and institution. If your health care diploma was earned at a private institution, an additional Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR) assessment fee is required. If you graduated from a TRU PLAR partner institution within the dates of the partnership agreement , the fee does not apply. Residency Requirements A minimum of 15 TRU credits ( distance or on-campus); specifically, completion of two of either HLTH 3101 , Client-Directed Care Management; HLTH 4021 , Issues in Health Care; HLTH 4011 , Health Policy; or equivalent

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

Applications open October 1. Domestic deadlines: Fall (September) intake May 1, Winter (January) intake September 1, Summer (May) intake January 1, unless a programme-specific deadline applies (Respiratory Therapy Diploma and Veterinary Technology Diploma: February 1). Application fee: $34.23 for Canadian citizens or permanent residents (charged at admission), $100.00 for international applicants (due at application). Fees are non-refundable.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.tru.ca/distance/programs/bachelor-health-science.html

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