Get the courses you need
Take PHGY 170, ANAT 100, PHAR 100, HSCI 190, GLPH 171, and IDIS 173. Also take 6.0 units of optional courses and 6.0 units of electives (which can include optional courses).
Get relevant experience
If in Kingston, see the AMS Clubs Directory or the Queens' Get Involved page for ideas to get involved.
Other ways to become involved include volunteering for after-school children's programs, volunteering in retirement residences, aiding the integration of recent immigrants to Canada, or volunteering at veterinary clinics or a local animal shelter.
Get connected with the community
Volunteer with various community organizations, such as local charities, local organizations that cater to a specific at-risk population, hospitals, public health units, or larger, national or global organizations such as Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Red Cross, Medicins San Frontieres, Right to Play, or Me to We.
Get thinking globally
Think about international affairs and global health issues and how you would like to incorporate these areas into your degree.
Bilingualism opens up many job opportunities in Canada. Consider increasing your proficiency in French through Queen's courses or language clubs, city-run programs, or through apps such as Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, or Babble.
Get ready for life after graduation
Explore the BHSc program website to see how it can act as a stepping stone to a new healthcare career.
Need career advice? You can book a phone or Skype appointment with a career counsellor through MyCareer or call the Career Services reception at 613.533.2992.
Get the courses you need
Take PHGY 215/216, HSCI 270, GLPH 271, BCHM 270, and one of MICR 270 or 271. Also take an additional 6.0 units of optional courses and 6.0 units of electives (which can include optional courses).
If you are planning to complete one or more learning tracks, make sure that you are enrolled in the courses required to complete it. Review the courses available for each one and register for them accordingly.
Get relevant experience
Look into attending, in person or by webcast, high profile Queen’s conferences such as the Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare, TEDxQueensU, or Queen’s Healthcare and Business Conference. Begin to engage with a community organization to ready yourself for GLPH 471 and/or GLPH 493. If thinking of applying to a professional program, consult with a BHSc Academic Advisors.
Get connected with the community
Develop greater connections with the organizations that you volunteer for, taking on responsibilities or special projects that help the organization in a tangible manner. Get involved with the BHSc community by running for a position with the Health Science Society, becoming a COAT, or volunteering as a Q-Success mentor to first-year students.
Get thinking globally
If you’re looking to internationalize your degree or to leverage your existing cross-cultural experience, start brainstorming about what kind of experience you would like to have.
Consider going on exchange to one of the BHSc partner institutions, or volunteer/work abroad.
Get ready for life after graduation
Grappling with program decisions? Talk to one of the BHSc Academic Advisors by emailing bhscadvisor@queensu.ca
Look for opportunities to get hands-on experience in your field by becoming an intern at dental or veterinary clinics, in hospitals, or by looking for summer work opportunities in government/ private laboratories.
Get the courses you need
Take BCHM 370, REPD 372, IDIS 373, PATH 310, and PHAR 370. Also take an additional 9.0 units of optional courses and 6.0 units of electives (which can include optional courses).
If you’re planning to graduate after third year, switch into the General degree. Be aware that 4th year courses can be elective courses. If you are completing a learning track and are graduating with a general degree, make sure that you have completed the required courses for that track and officially declare the track(s).
Apply to graduate on SOLUS.
Get relevant experience
Begin to engage with a community organization to ready yourself for GLPH 471. If you are looking for hands-on lab experience, talk to an academic advisor about how to secure a supervisor for the HSCI 591/592/593/594/595 or HSCI 598/599 research courses. For a shorter lab experience consider the intensive, 2 week BMED 390.
Consider applying to do a 12-16 month QUIP internship between your third and fourth year.
Get connected with the community
Conduct targeted networking with those working in your careers of interest. Connect with Queen's professors in person, through video chat, or via email to learn about the career possibilities in a specific field.
Get thinking globally
If you are interested, apply as an upper year student to study at the Bader International Study Centre in the UK.
Build your intercultural competencies by getting involved with other cultures or by practicing or improving your language skills.
Get ready for life after graduation
Start focusing on areas of interest and research which educational requirements are needed; the program website can help you start. If needed, prepare to take any required tests (like the MCAT or Dental Aptitude Test) and research possible scholarships/bursary opportunities in your desired field.
Connect with Queen's alumni on LinkedIn.
Consider applying to do a 12-16 month QUIP internship between your third and fourth year.
Get the courses you need
Take GLPH 471 and REPD 473. Also take an additional 18.0 units of optional courses and 6.0 units of electives (which can include option courses).
If you are completing a learning track(s), officially declare it with the Program Office and make sure that required courses to complete your track(s) are taken.
Apply to graduate on SOLUS.
Get relevant experience
Investigate full-time jobs or further education related to careers of interest.
Ensure your LinkedIn profile is ready to be viewed by recruiters and potential employers; use Queen’s Career Services resources to improve your page. Join groups on LinkedIn reflecting specific careers or your topics of interest in Health Sciences.
Get connected with the community
Consider joining professional associations or scientific societies in your field of interest such as the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, or Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Some of these associations have their own internal field-specific job boards or resources that could be useful to you. Strengthen your ability to respond to community health needs and gain practical experience by taking GLPH 493.
Get thinking globally
Check Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) resources for idead to work/intern, or volunteer abroad.
Prepare for work or studies in a multicultural environment by taking QUIC's online Intercultural Modules.
Get ready for life after graduation
Confirm requirements for full-time jobs or professional program applications or other opportunities related to careers of interest.
Apply to jobs or future education, or make plans for other adventures. Get help from Career Services with resumes, interviews, grad school applications, or other decisions.