Pathway + Bachelor

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts in Social and Health Policy Sciences

Canada

What will I learn?

You will be interested in the Health Sciences major program if you want to understand issues affecting health and disease, environmental issues that affect communities and global health, or multi-level health policy making.

Social and Health Policy Sciences is one of eight topics in the study of health sciences.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Health Promotions Coordinator
Non Profit Health Agency Fundraiser
Global Health Advocate
Humanitarian Worker
Food Inspector
Health & Safety Advisor
Nurse
Medical Scientist
Professor
Health Equity Strategist
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Health & Benefits Admin Assistant
Health & Addictions Case Manager
Health Care Industry Sales Rep

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (120 units)

Tuition fees
CAD$35,028.00 (21,24,325) per year
Tuition (5 courses): CAN $17,514 per term costs (4 months)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby Campus,

8888 University Drive West,

BURNABY,

British Columbia (BC),

V5A 1S6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

If you've completed, or are about to complete, your grade 12 or senior year in a Canadian, American, or international high school.

English Language minimum requirement:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Overall 6.5 with no part less than 6.0

Cambridge English Qualifications: Overall score 176 with no part less than 169

B2 First

C1 Advanced

C2 Proficiency

Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT): Overall score 88 with no part less than 20

Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Overall score of 70, with no part less than 60

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

Duolingo English Test (DET): Overall score of 125

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Simon Fraser University

SFU has established itself as a leading research university over 60 years, consistently ranking in the top 1-2 percent of universities worldwide.

  • Ranked as the #1 Canadian comprehensive university
  • Ranked #2 in Canada for international outlook
  • #3 worldwide for sustainable cities and communities
  • #15 worldwide for innovation (World University Rankings)