Courses

Health sciences is an interdisciplinary field in which graduates can find careers in science, global health, or public policy, or can continue their studies in graduate school.

When successfully completed, the general and specific requirements of this diploma will prepare students for entry into the third-year of Simon Fraser University's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.

Students interested in pursuing SFU's Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences may also want to consult this calendar for the Associate of Arts Degree in Health Sciences or the Diploma in Arts and Science (Health Sciences: Arts). Students may also want to consult this calendar for details of the Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences.

Within the framework of the general requirements of the Arts and Science Diploma, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits including:

Curriculum
CoursesCredits
All of
Three of
One of
One of
Two

university-transferable ENGL courses

6.0
Two

university-transferable electives (see note 1)

6.0

Program option notes

  1. When choosing courses, students should consult the general requirements of the Diploma in Arts and Science to ensure they choose a selection of courses that meet these requirements.

  2. Students are advised to check with the BC Transfer Guide regarding SFU's quantitative, breadth, and writing requirements for electives.

  3. SFU's Faculty of Health Science BSc in Health Sciences program has two streams:

    • Life Science Stream: Students preparing to enter this stream are required to take two of HSCI 2211, 2212, 2214, 2215, or 2216.

    • Population and Quantitative Health Stream: Students preparing to enter this stream are required to take at least three of HSCI 2211, 2212, 2215, or 2216.

  4. HSCI 1195 may not be used as a required first year HSCI course.