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Students who wish to study abroad can do so by applying for an exchange with one of the BHSc’s partner schools or at a university found independently through an international letter of permission.

Health Sciences at Bader College

A new opportunity for upper-year Health Sciences students is being offered at Bader College. Health Sciences students have the chance to take their third-year Fall Term classes abroad at Queen’s University’s international campus at Herstmonceux Castle in the United Kingdom!

Combining core third-year Health Sciences courses with Bader College's characteristic small class sizes, one-to-one attention from instructors, and hands-on experiential learning, this opportunity adds global perspective to your studies.

But this is more than just a term abroad in Europe. In addition to lectures and guest speakers, students studying at Bader College have the added benefits of experiential learning opportunities that take them out into the local community and beyond to see their studies in action. You will engage in a community-based practicum with a local or international community health organization and connect with professionals and organizations from around the world!

Only 20 spots are available, so apply early and be among the first students to study upper-year Health Sciences at the Castle!

Earn 15.0 units (five courses) at Queen’s University’s international campus
Gain experience in a community-based health organization in another part of the world,
Small class sizes offer you graduate-style contact with your instructors
Enhance your transcript for application to Graduate School or Medical School
Make global connections for future career opportunities
Become a global citizen.

Dates: September - December

Location: Bader College, Queen's University, Herstmonceux Castle, UK.

Apply By: April 30

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Courses (15.0 units)

REPD 372/3.0 Reproduction & Development

In REPD 372 students will obtain a general background on various aspects of human reproduction, ranging from male and female gamete development to pregnancy and birth. The course will serve as a gateway to more advanced courses in human reproduction and development. Students will apply concepts learned through modules to a simulated case study in which a human pregnancy will be followed from the pre-conception stages to parturition and the post-partum period. Evaluations will consist of quizzes, a written essay, a discussion forum and case study group assignments.

Prerequisite: Minimum 3rd year (level 3) standing, one of (ANAT 100/3.0; ANAT 101/3.0; [ANAT 215/3.0 and ANAT 216/3.0]; [ANAT 315/3.0 and ANAT 316/3.0]) and one of (PHGY 210/6.0; PHGY 214/6.0; [KNPE 125/2.0 and KNPE 225/3.0]; [PHGY 215/3.0 and PHGY 216/3.0]).

BCHM 370/3.0 Genetics & Genomics

BCHM 370, Genetics and Genomics, is an interdisciplinary course that will provide an introduction to the field of applied genomics for identifying genes underlying multifactorial traits, diseases and drug treatment outcomes. Basic principles of gene mapping studies will be covered in the context of recent advances in the field including statistical methods, high-throughput technologies and integrative analyses of biological datasets. The applications and implications of genome-wide studies will be discussed.

Prerequisite: Minimum 3rd year (Level 3) standing and one of (BCHM 218/3.0; BCHM270/3.0; BIOL 205/3.0)

IDIS 373/3.0 Health Ethics, Law, and Policy

IDIS 373, Health Ethics, Law, and Policy, is an introduction to ethical, legal and regulatory requirements for people working in the health professions. Many of the decisions healthcare workers make have an ethical or legal dimension. In some of these situations, knowing or doing the right thing can be unclear or difficult. In this course, students will learn how to recognize aspects of health care that raise ethical and legal questions and will develop approaches to creatively and effectively answering these questions. Over twelve weeks, we cover ethical and legal issues encountered in most types of health care organizations, including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient facilities, dental clinics, nursing homes, home care organizations, and health care systems. The values, principles and laws we review are also applicable to diverse client and patient populations.

This course is designed to prepare students who are planning to apply to health professional programs and emphasizes learning-by-doing. In addition to introducing students to a wide range of ethical and legal issues in healthcare using a case-based approach, it also builds on the foundational skills in IDIS 173 (previously BMED 173). Students will develop advanced abilities to charitably understand contentious issues from multiple angles, assemble evidence in order to develop a position, and to communicate complex ideas. Students will also become acquainted with some of the biases, mistakes and mental shortcuts people commonly take in their reasoning and how to avoid them.

Prerequisite: Minimum 3rd year (level 3) standing

COMMUNITY-BASED PRACTICUM

GLPH 493/3.0 Global Health Practice

This course will strengthen students’ abilities to respond to a community’s health needs through a practical service-learning position with an approved local or international community health organization. Students will apply a reflective approach to community engagement in global health and consider the relationship between global health practice and critical concepts from relevant fields, including international development, postcolonial theory, service learning, and public health.

Learning Outcomes

You will learn to identify the impact of your own social circumstances and the ways they effect your perspective on global health issues
Learn to become adaptive and considerate in your approach to global health practice through independent reflection and work with key figures in your placement
Develop your own “philosophy of practice” in global health, and learn to describe the values and approaches you’ll use to identify, understand, and respond to a community’s health needs
Learn how critical concepts of globalization, equity, and social and international development influence a community health organizations’ work partner universities.

Choose One Elective (3.0 units)

You can also choose an additional 3.0 course from Bader College's robust Fall offerings to complement your degree plan and maximise your experience. Find the full list of fall course offerings on the Bader College website.

How to Apply

Queen's Students

Make sure you meet the basic prerequisites:
- Minimum 2.6 GPA
- Good academic standing
- Level 3 standing (by the time the term starts)
- Bachelor of Health Sciences degree plan
Please enquire via castle@queensu.ca should you have any questions.
Request to change campus
Receive campus confirmation from Undergraduate Admission
Register in class on SOLUS.

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Non-Queen's Students

Make sure you meet the basic prerequisites for studying abroad at your home institution.
Apply online
Register online for your chosen program
Submit Letter of Permission
Accept your offer

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Expand your global viewpoint with international exchange.

Current BHSc Exchange Partner Schools include:

Nanyang Technological University (Singapore, Singapore)
University of Western Australia (Perth, Australia)
University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand)
University of Navarra (Pamplona, Spain)
Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan)

Outgoing Exchange Students: Full-time BHSc students (including international and online students) can apply to study with one of our exchange partner universities for a term.

Incoming International Students: If your institution has an exchange agreement with Queen's, please consult your home university study-abroad office for information about application procedures.

Exchange applications for outgoing BHSc students for the 2024-2025 Academic Year are now open. Please be sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions below. Application Deadline: January 15th, 2024 @ 11:00 PM (ET)

Outgoing Exchange Application Portal

How to Apply

Exchange applications for BHSc students are submitted through the BHSc Exchange portal. In order to apply, students MUST submit:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 (GPA requirements may vary based on partner institution regulations)
a copy of unofficial transcript
confirmation of consultation regarding academic progression with your Academic Advisor
ranked preference of exchange partners and terms
an expression of interest (no more than 250 words)

What costs are associated with exchange?

Students are responsible for paying for:

$200 program fee
Equivalent Queen’s Tuition (1 term) based on number of credits per full time study while on exchange
Transportation to and from their exchange partner location
Rent and food costs while on exchange
Insurance
Study permits/student visa
any additional fees indicated by the partner school (i.e. application costs, additional insurance costs, etc.)

Is there any funding support available to students?

Recognizing the value of a study abroad experience, Queen's has established a number of aid options to assist students with financial need who would like to participate in a Queen's Formal Exchange. You can find more information on the Queen’s Registrar & Financial Aid Services website.

Do I get credit for courses I take during exchange?

Courses completed on an exchange are recorded on your transcript as unspecified transfer credits (TR) for electives. For a course to qualify as a transfer credit, students must achieve a “C” or 63% grade on the Queen’s University Grading Scale.

If a student is hoping to gain course equivalencies for specific Queen's courses while on exchange, it is the student's responsibility to coordinate assessment of the partner school courses for equivalency with the BHSc Program Office.

Please see the section below for course equivalencies from each of our partner institutions that have already been evaluated by the Queen's BHSc Program Office. These lists will continue to be updated as new courses are evaluated.

Am I guaranteed to get an exchange position if I apply?

Unfortunately, no. There is a limited number of exchange positions with partner schools. If there are more applicants than positions, students who meet the application requirements will be selected via a lottery system to fill the spots. Priority will be given to upper-year students.

Do all exchange partner schools offer courses taught in English?

At this time, all of our partner schools deliver a selection of courses taught in English.

Partner-School Course Equivalencies

University of Western Australia

UWA Course	Queen’s Course	Notes
Health Research Design and Methods [PUBH3305]	HSCI 383: Advanced Research Methodologies	3rd year option Equivalent
Plagues, Pox and Pandemics: the History of Death and Disease [PUBH2209]	Unspecified 200 level GLPH Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (GLPH 2UNS)
Issues in Women's Reproductive Health [IMED2208]	Unspecified 300 level REPD Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (REPD 3UNS)
Immunobiology and Immune Diseases [MICR3305]	MICR 360: Immunology	3rd year option Equivalent
Fundamentals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine [PATH2210]	Unspecified 200 level PATH Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (PATH 2UNS)
Genomics [GENE3370]	BCHM 370: Genetics and Genomics	3rd year core Equivalent
Medical Genetics [PATH3305]	Unspecified 300 level PATH Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (PATH 3UNS)
Biological Anthropology: Genes and Society [ANHB3321]
Cells, Tissues and Development [ANHB3323]	Unspecified 300 level REPD Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (REPD 3UNS)
Environmental and Human Health [ENVT2222]	Unspecified 200 level GLPH Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (GLPH 2UNS)
Health and Illness in Human Populations [PUBH1101]	Unspecified 200 level GLPH Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (GLPH 2UNS)
Disease Prevention and Control [PUBH2204]	Unspecified 200 level GLPH Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (GLPH 2UNS)
Developmental Origins of Health and Disease [APHB5501]	REPD 473: Developmental Origins of Health and Disease	4th year core equivalent
Cells, Tissues & Development [ANHB3323]	BIOL 430: Molecular Genetics of Development	4th year elective equivalent
Anatomy and Cutaneous Science [PODI3113]	Unspecified 300 level ANAT Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (ANAT 3UNS)
Human Structure and Development [ANHB2212]	Unspecified 200 level ANAT Transfer Credit	Not equivalent to any specific Queen’s course, can use the unspecified 3.0 units as an elective (ANAT 2UNS)

Nanyang Technological University

Potential Nanyang Technology University (NTU) Course Equivalent	Queen’s University Equivalent	Assessed in:
BS3003 DEVELOPMENT BIOLOGY	BIOL 300 level unspecified	2022
CS4042 ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS;	More information required to assess	2022
BIOANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES CH4306	BCHM 400 level unspecified	2022
BG2119 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY	Not equivalent	2022
BS3004 CANCER BIOLOGY & THERAPY	Equivalent to CANC 380	2022
SP0069 INVISIBLE HEALTH COMMUNITIES	More information required to assess
BS4014 MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE	4th year unspecified	2022
BS3013 DRUG DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT, BIOTECHNOLOGY	equivalent to DDHT 459 or PHAR 480	2022
AGE06D NEURODIVERSITY & LEARNING EXPERIENCE	More information required to assess
AGE08D DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE INTERNET OF THINGS	More information required to assess
BS3001 NEUROBIOLOGY	Equivalent to NSCI 323	2022
BS2021 RNA STRUCTURES & RNA DRUG BASED DEVELOPMENT	BCHM 200 level unspecified	2022
BS3104 PATHOLOGY	3rd year unspecified PATH	2022
BS2025 ONE HEALTH	Not equivalent to GLPH 487	2022
BS3109 FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOLOGY	Equivalent to MICR 386	2022
HY2025 MEDICAL ETHICS	Not equivalent to IDIS 373 or 483	2022
BS3022 PROTEIN TRAFFICKING	3rd year unspecified BCHM	2022

University of Otago

Otago Course	Queen's University Equivalent	Notes
BITC301 Bioethics	IDIS 373 equivalent	Assessed 2023
PATH301 Advanced Pathology	PATH 310 equivalent	Assessed 2023

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Non-Queen's Students

Expand your global viewpoint with international exchange.

Partner-School Course Equivalencies