Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Technology program in Health Sciences Technology is designed to prepare graduates for career advancement in health science technology or engineering/applied science technology industries. The program caters to students who have graduated from an accredited diploma of technology program that is applicable to one of two major areas of study.

Credential Awarded

• Bachelor of Technology - Health Sciences Technology

Academic School

• School of Ocean Technology

Campus

• Online with select courses available on campus

Program Length

• Thirteen courses

Practical Experience

• Not Applicable

Program Start

• September, January, May

Program Structure

The program structure can be viewed through the Marine Institute or Memorial University calendar entries.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of the University and be eligible for admission in one of the following categories:

• Category A: applicants holding a diploma of technology accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) or Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC), or the Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
• Category B: applicants holding a diploma of technology, excluding nautical science, from the Marine Institute; applicants holding a diploma of technology comparable to a Marine Institute diploma of technology; applicants who hold a diploma of technology from an institution with which the Marine Institute has an articulation agreement as acceptable to the Admissions Committee
• Category C: applicants holding a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or a Professional Technologist (PTech) designation
• Category D: applicants who have Canadian Forces training acceptable to the Admissions Committee
• Category E: applicants who hold an undergraduate degree which is based in Science and Technology acceptable to the Admissions Committee

What Will I Learn?

The Bachelor of Technology program provides graduates with an introduction to human resource and business operational concepts, and the social contexts in which their careers will be based. Courses in the program include:

• Project Management
• Health Care Management
• Technical Operations Management

Careers and Further Education

Potential Careers

• Project Supervisor
• Information Supervisor
• Policy Supervisor

Further Education

• Masters in Technology Management

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees information can be found through the Marine Institute or Memorial University academic calendars.