The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) programs have been designed to meet the needs of undergraduates aspiring to enter a variety of health-related careers or wishing to pursue postgraduate and professional studies. The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) is a multi-focused undergraduate degree that enables students to explore diverse aspects of health care delivery, health research and promoting human wellness while pursuing studies that build on their particular interests. This degree is designed to deliver a broad-based curriculum for students to discover exciting areas of impact on human health. The program has a strong interdisciplinary focus weaving together physiological, sociological and epidemiological perspectives on major health issues. Successful first year students will progress within the Human Health Science Specialization or Public Health Specialization. Graduates are positioned to formulate questions related to human health, address technical and theoretical problems and excel at analytical thinking.

Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills required for success in many emerging positions currently being developed in the health sector. The interdisciplinary nature of this program allows for many career options. Professional career opportunities and directions for further education may include health management, government, insurance, pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry, health information management, health education, project management and wellness programming. Graduates may also choose a career in research or pursue graduate studies.