The Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Option Integrative Health Biosciences at the University of Ottawa is designed for motivated students eager to explore the complex determinants of health through an interdisciplinary lens. You will gain a robust biosciences background, mastering both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to investigate health challenges across the lifespan. This undergraduate degree equips you to understand, measure, and unravel intricate health problems, preparing you for advanced study or impactful careers in health agencies and research institutions, both in Canada and globally.
This full-time, on-campus program spans four years, immersing you in core subjects like human anatomy, physiology, cell biology, and epidemiology, alongside crucial quantitative methods and bioethics. You will engage with research approaches in health biosciences and explore integrative health concepts, culminating in specialized studies in molecular determinants of health and disease. You will graduate with the advanced knowledge and research skills necessary to pursue master's programs or embark on careers in public health, health agencies, and research, ready to contribute to innovative health solutions.