Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health at St. Francis Xavier University is a four-year undergraduate program that prepares students for careers in various health-related fields. It emphasizes scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and culturally sensitive practices, blending courses in health with disciplines across the university. Graduates can pursue traditional health careers such as medicine and dentistry, as well as non-traditional options like social health policy and bioethics.
Program Outline
Health Program - St. Francis Xavier University
Degree Overview
The Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health is a four-year undergraduate program designed to prepare students for further study or careers in various health-related fields.
It offers a contemporary and interdisciplinary approach to health education, emphasizing scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and culturally sensitive practices.
Key aspects:
- Blends courses in health with disciplines across the university, including biology, psychology, sociology, chemistry, and potentially political science, human kinetics, history, and more.
- Prepares students for careers with increasing emphasis on scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and culturally sensitive practices.
- Emphasizes adaptability to the changing landscape of health-related practices.
- Equips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue both traditional and non-traditional health careers.
Outline
First year:
- 12 credits in introductory-level natural science courses (Biology and Chemistry)
- 12 credits in introductory-level social sciences courses (Sociology and Psychology)
- 6 credits of health core courses
Fourth year:
Teaching
The text mentions that students participate in a tutorial in their first year to explore career opportunities and graduate study options.
Careers
Graduates of the program can pursue a wide range of careers, including:
- Traditional health options:
- Medicine
- Medical research
- Dentistry
- Occupational therapy
- Audiology
- Optometry
- Speech pathology
- Physical therapy
- Pharmacy
- Midwifery
- Non-traditional health options:
- Social health policy
- Law
- Bioethics
- Genetics counselling
- Community health
- Occupational health
- Epidemiology
Other
- The program emphasizes active learning and engagement, with students participating in projects, tutorials, and hands-on experiences. It equips students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to navigate the evolving landscape of health care and pursue diverse and fulfilling careers.