Health Policy, Management & Digital Health

Faculty of Health

Health Policy, Management & Digital Health

BHS

At a Glance

Offered by

Faculty of Health

Offered at

Keele Campus

Degrees offered

BHS

Ways to study

Full-Time, Part-Time

Entry

  • Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
  • Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
  • Summer - No

Applied Learning Opportunities

  • Co-op
  • Practicum
  • Project-based learning

OUAC Code

  • YHY (BHS)

About the Program

Explore how you can become an agent of change in the Canadian health sector, where the demand for highly skilled project managers, digital health specialists, and policy analysts has never been higher. Gain in depth knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health, health鈥痯olicy,鈥痟ealth鈥痬anagement鈥痑nd鈥痙igital鈥痟ealth, including advances in AI.鈥赌&苍产蝉辫;Apply your learning through an optional practicum, gaining work-based experience in a hospital or health care organization. 

As technology advances and populations grow, demand for non-clinical roles continues to increase. The鈥疭pecialized Honours BHS鈥痠n Health Policy, Management, and Digital Health鈥痯rovides鈥痠nterdisciplinary training鈥 that reflect the growing complexity and interconnected nature of today鈥檚 health systems.鈥赌&苍产蝉辫;

Graduates will be鈥痚quipped to contribute to policy research and implementation, address complex healthcare challenges,鈥痩everage鈥痙igital tools and data, and understand how policies shape care delivery.鈥 

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Requirements

BHS

Requirements for admission:
  • Alberta High School Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • And four additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31 - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
  • And four additional Grade 12 Academic subjects - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Baccalaur茅at G茅n茅ral
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Premi猫re Sp茅cialit茅 math茅matiques

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Successful completion of the final year of senior studies
    • Minimum overall result of 鈥淏ien/Buena/Bueno/Good鈥 on all academic courses.
    • Some programs require a higher GPA.
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Diploma with a total of at least six units, including prerequisites, and grades of 1, 2 or 3 in each unit.
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • 2-unit math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • One year of CEGEP
  • 2 semesters of English (code 603) / Fran莽ais (code 601)
  • And ten additional academic courses (high-school equivalent courses not accepted) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Grade 12 math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Lise Diplomasi
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examinations
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • A-level math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Twelfth Year math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
    • IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • One of the following math subjects
      • Analysis and Approaches higher-level
      • Analysis and Approaches standard-level
      • Applications and Interpretations higher-level
      • Applications and Interpretations standard-level

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Completion of one of the following:
    • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
    • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
    • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
    • Intermediate Examination Certificate
    • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Grade XII math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Manitoba High School Diploma
  • English 40S
  • And four additional 40S level academic subjects (no more than one at the 40G level) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma
  • English 120, 121 or 122
  • And five additional Grade 12 academic subjects (college preparatory 120, 121 or 122) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Newfoundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma
  • English 3201
  • And nine additional credits at the 3000 level - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
  • English 12
  • And four additional Grade 12 academic subjects (university preparatory academic or advanced) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Nunavut High School Graduation Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • And four additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31 - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Northwest Territories High School Graduation Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • And four additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31 - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • And five additional 4U or M courses - recommendation(s) below:
    • 4U math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
    OUAC code YHY

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college
  • Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
  • 4U math (recommended)

    • BHS

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U math (recommended)

    • BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university
  • Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
  • 4U math (recommended)

    • BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Prince Edward Island Senior Secondary School Diploma
  • English 621
  • And four additional Grade 12 academic subjects (numbered 611 or 621) - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Quebec Grade 12 Certificate of Graduation
  • Grade 12 English
  • And five additional academic (university preparation level) subjects - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement
  • English Language Arts 30 or English Language Arts A 30 or English Language Arts B 30
  • And four additional Grade 12 academic subjects numbered 30 - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • General Secondary Education Certificate
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • High School Diploma
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO)
  • The following course(s) are also recommended:
    • Senior-level math

    BHS

    Requirements for admission:
  • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
  • And four additional Grade 12 Academic subjects - recommendation(s) below:
    • Senior-level math
    Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

    Start Your Application

    • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
    • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
    • Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
    • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
    • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
    • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
    • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
    • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
    • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
    • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
    • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
    • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
    How to Apply
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    Deadlines for Undergraduate Study

    Applied Learning Opportunities

    Gain foundational knowledge鈥痠n Health studies,鈥痑nd learn鈥痟ow technology, data, and decisions impact people and their health, broadening your understanding with hands-on experiences such as case studies and simulations.鈥疭tudy topics such as strategic management, organizational behaviour, integrated health systems, electronic health records, and emerging advances in AI.鈥 

    Apply your learning鈥痶hrough a鈥痠n a healthcare setting with a鈥痟ealthcare community partner or hospital. You can further build your experience through options such as summer abroad programs, global exchange programs, faculty-led international courses, or鈥痶he鈥.鈥赌&苍产蝉辫;

    Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.

    Potential Career Paths

    • Health Care Analyst/Consultant
    • Health Care Manager (finance, HR, systems)鈥
    • Clinic Administrator鈥
    • Health Information Specialist鈥
    • Health Policy Advisor/Analyst鈥
    • Medical Doctor (with further professional training)
    • Lawyer (with further postgraduate training)
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