The Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Technologies and Innovation in Healthcare Option at the University of Ottawa is designed for students eager to explore the dynamic intersection of health, technology, and innovation. You will delve into the complex determinants of health, gaining a robust biosciences foundation alongside critical quantitative and qualitative methodologies. This program is ideal if you are passionate about uncovering new ways to examine, measure, and address health challenges, preparing you for advanced studies or impactful careers in a field that continually evolves with technological advancements.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over four years, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of health technology assessment and its applications. You will explore compulsory courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, bioethics, and epidemiology, alongside specific modules on understanding health technology signals and computer-assisted health applications. Through optional courses and electives, you will tailor your learning, graduating with the theoretical knowledge and applied skills to critically evaluate health technologies and their social implications, positioning you for careers in health agencies, research, or further graduate studies.