University Students | Bachelor of Health Sciences

Admission requirements for direct entry into the BHSc honour's degree program:

Applicants applying for the BHSc program with previous university experience (exception: Second-Degree Applicants, see below) require:

a minimum GPA of 2.7 for all university courses taken
the high school prerequisites as outlined in the High School Applicant section (or university level courses in the same disciplines).

If you have completed less than 24 units (8 one-semester courses) at the university level: apply as a First-Year Applicant.

If you have taken 24 units (8 one-semester courses) or more at the university level: apply as an Upper-Year Transfer Applicant through Target X for the online BHSc degree program (fall, winter, or summer entry), or as an Upper-Year Transfer Applicant through OUAC for the on-campus BHSc degree program (fall entry only).

If you have completed a previous Bachelor's degree: If your previous degree is determined to be substantially different from the BHSc degree (as outlined by the Second Degree Regulations), you would apply as a Second Degree Applicant for the online BHSc program through Target X. We currently do not accept second-degree applicants to the on-campus BHSc program. Second-degree applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, which will be calculated from the most recent 48.0 Queen's equivalent units(16 single term courses) taken. The high school prerequisites are not required.

Transfer credits: All applicants who have previous university-level education may be eligible for transfer credits. The BHSc program accepts up to 24 units of transfer credits that can count towards the degree requirements. All 24 units may be transferred as elective courses, or can be made up of a combination of core, option, and elective units, up to a maximum of 12.0 units for core courses and 6.0 units for option courses. Courses can be submitted for transfer credit assessment upon acceptance to the program.

Students transferring from another program at Queen’s University can apply their previously taken Queen’s courses to their online BHSc degree. If previously taken Queen's courses are considered core or option courses in the BHSc curriculum, then they will count as such. If previously taken Queen's courses are not part of the BHSc curriculum, then they will count towards the 24.0 units of electives. If additional courses were taken outside of Queen’s, students may be eligible for up to an additional 24.0 units of transfer credits. Transfer credits will be assessed upon acceptance to the program. It is highly recommended that Queen's transfer students make an appointment to meet with an academic advisor to determine which Queen’s courses will apply to their BHSc degree.

Have a question? Our advisors are here to help.

Note: If eligible, all students are admitted into the honours program (4-year degree) as a full-time student. If you would like to be a general (3-year degree) student or a part-time student, these changes can be made once you have accepted your offer of admission within the BHSc Office.

Second Degree Eligibility

Other Queen’s Degrees

PRIMARY (FIRST) DEGREE	ELIGIBLE TO TAKE BHSC (4-YEAR) HONOURS DEGREE?
Nursing	No
Chemical Engineering	Yes
Engineering Chemistry	Yes
BA Health Studies	Yes
BAH Health Studies	No
BSc Biochemistry	Case by case
BScH Biochemistry	Case by case
BSc Life Sciences	Case by case
BScH Life Sciences	No
BScH Environmental Life Sciences	No
BSc Biology	Case by case
BScH Biology	Case by case
BCMP Biomedical Computing	Case by case
BCMPH Biomedical Computing	Case by case
Students who have graduated with any other program at Queen’s University are eligible to apply to the 4-year BHSc program as a second degree. If interested in whether you are eligible for the 3-year BHSc general degree program, please see the BHSc Admission Regulations. Students transferring from another program at Queen’s University can apply their previously taken Queen’s courses to their online BHSc degree. If previously taken Queen's courses are considered core or option courses in the BHSc curriculum, then they will count as such. If previously taken Queen's courses are not part of the BHSc curriculum, then they will count towards the 24.0 units of electives. If additional courses were taken outside of Queen’s, students may be eligible for up to an additional 24.0 units of transfer credits. Transfer credits will be assessed upon acceptance to the program. It is highly recommended that Queen's transfer students make an appointment to meet with an academic advisor to determine which Queen’s courses will apply to their BHSc degree.

Degrees from other Universities

INSTITUTION	PRIMARY DEGREE	ELIGIBLE TO TAKE BHSC (4-YEAR) HONOURS DEGREE?
Athabasca University	Bachelor of Sciences (Online)	Case by case
McMaster University	BScN (Nursing)	No
University of Alberta	BSc Biological Sciences	Case by case
University of Alberta	BScH Biological Sciences	No
University of British Columbia	BSc (3-year) degree from the following programs: Biochemistry, Microbiology +/- Immunology, Cellular, Anatomical & Physiological Sciences, Pharmacology, Biotechnology	Case by case
University of British Columbia	BScH (4-year) degree from the following programs: Biochemistry, Microbiology +/- Immunology, Cellular, Anatomical & Physiological	No
University of Ottawa	BSc (3-year) degree in the following programs: Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Biopharmaceutical Science	Case by case
University of Ottawa	BHSc(H) (3-year or 4-year) Health Sciences or BScH in the following programs: Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Biopharmaceutical Science	No
University of Saskatchewan	BSc (3-year) degree in the following programs: Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology, Microbiology and Immunology, Physiology and Pharmacology, Toxicology	Case by case
University of Saskatchewan	BScH (4-year) degree in the following programs: Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology, Microbiology and Immunology, Physiology and Pharmacology, Toxicology	No
University of Toronto	BSc (3-year) degree in Life Sciences	Case by case
University of Toronto	BScH (4-year) degree in Life Sciences	No
University of Waterloo	BSc (3-year) degree in Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences	Case by case
University of Waterloo	BScH (4-year) degree in Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences	No
University of Waterloo	BSc Science (Online)	Yes
Western University	BHSc(H) (3-year or 4-year) Health Sciences	No
Western University	BMSc(H) (-year or 4-year) Medical Sciences	No
All other programs will be assessed on a case by case basis. If you fall into the category of “Case by Case”, please contact a BHSc Advisor to be assessed for your eligibility. Applicants who would like to transfer to Queen’s online BHSc from another institution can transfer a maximum of 24.0 units from their first degree program. All 24.0 units may be transferred as elective courses, or can be made up of a combination of core, option, and elective units, up to a maximum of 12.0 units for core courses and 6.0 units for option courses. Transfer credits will be assessed upon acceptance to the program.

Don't meet the requirements? You can still apply!

Our interest student stream is designed for students who are interested in getting an online degree, but don’t yet meet our admissions requirements. To be eligible to apply as an interest student, you must be over 21 years of age in the calendar year of admission, or have already completed at minimum the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent. Please note that the Interest category is not intended as a pathway for students who wish to apply to on-campus studies.

Here’s how it works:

Apply as a "non-degree interest student" to the online BHSc program through Target X. You will NOT be asked to submit any transcripts.
Take up to 2 courses per semester. Start by taking these courses:
- PHGY 170
- ONE of ANAT 100 or PHAR 100
- ONE of GLPH 171 or IDIS 173
Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (with a minimum GPA of 2.3 in each course, excluding repeated courses) in those first three courses to be eligible to enter the degree program. Repeat courses cannot be used for the accelerated progression route, but can be used in the alternate progression route.

Still have questions? Contact us: bhscadvisor@queensu.ca

Indigenous Admission Pathway

We offer Indigenous candidates an additional and alternative pathway for admission to the first year of a full-time, first-entry undergraduate degree program, known as the Indigenous Admission Policy. Indigenous candidates apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry. Candidates must meet the general admission requirements for each program and deadlines for undergraduate admission, including completion of the Personal Statement of Experience (PSE).

Candidates seeking admission consideration under this policy should submit a separate letter to the Indigenous Community Liaison stating that they wish to be considered under this policy along with proof of Indigenous ancestry (First Nation, Status/Non-Status, Métis or Inuit). Admission to Queen’s University will depend on the assessment of the student’s program pre-requisites (or equivalencies) as well as the student’s overall average and submission of the PSE and/or Supplementary Application. The number of students admitted each year under this policy will be determined in the annual enrolment plan upon consultation with the faculties and schools.

For one-on-one advice and guidance about applying through the indigenous admission policy,

please contact our Indigenous Recruitment and Access Coordinator: healthsci.indigenous@queensu.ca

First Generation Admission Pathway

Queen’s encourages participation in post-secondary education by First-Generation students. A first-generation student is a student who is within the first-generation of their family to pursue post-secondary education in Canada.

A student could be eligible for this pathway if:

Their parents did not pursue a post secondary education
Their parents pursued a post-secondary education outside of Canada
They have a sibling that has attended a post-secondary institution and their parents have either not pursued a post secondary education or have done so outside of Canada
For more information about who qualifies for this pathway, visit https://www.queensu.ca/admission/pathways-and-policies/first-generation

For more information, please contact 1gen@queensu.ca to get in touch with our First-Generation Recruitment Representative. The first-generation Recruitment Representative is available to support you from the moment you consider applying to the summer before you start your first year.

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