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The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Bachelor of Technology (Digital Health) (Honours) (Co-op)
The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

Bachelor of Technology (Digital Health) (Honours) (Co-op)

Ottawa, Canada

Bachelor's degree

4 years

English

Full time

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Technology (Digital Health) (Honours) (Co-op) emphasizes developing skills in health informatics, data analytics, and digital health technologies. This program integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through a co-op component, preparing students for real-world applications in the digital health sector. Students will explore topics such as telemedicine, mobile health applications, and electronic health records while engaging in critical analysis and problem-solving.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including health informatics specialist, data analyst, and IT project manager in healthcare settings. Roles may also involve working in health technology startups or governmental health organizations, contributing to the development of digital solutions that enhance patient care and health systems.

Information Communications Technologies (ICTs) is a critical aspect of modern digital health ecosystems, supporting healthcare delivery through the provision of timely and reliable information for patient care, scientific research, strategic decision-making, data analytics, and consumer health applications. The four-year Bachelor of Technology (Digital Health) (Honours) program prepares students for a career in today`s digital health workforce by providing knowledge, skills, and competencies in the related domains of health technology studies, business technology management, and software development.

Students build a multidisciplinary set of competencies through immersive learning simulations, innovative laboratory exercises, and applied digital health projects in order to leverage essential technologies and systems to become successful healthcare technology professionals. Students inform and shape the future of healthcare by contributing to the design, development, and improvement of innovative healthcare technologies, such as mobile health apps, hospital information systems, clinical decision aids, and business intelligence applications.

Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge through online, in-class, clinical, and simulation-based learning experiences. Students apply analytical and leadership skills in a hands-on, research-rich learning environment throughout the program.

Students also gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term(s) (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term(s) are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to a co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

Graduates have a unique blend of practical knowledge and abilities that can be leveraged in the health, technology, and business sectors. Graduates are well positioned to find employment in healthcare institutions (e.g. hospitals, clinics, public health units, laboratories), digital health consulting firms, government (both federal and provincial), or other private sector digital health solution providers. Graduates also have the option to pursue further academic studies in the field.

The Bachelor of Technology (Digital Health) (Honours) program is aligned with the learning outcomes and competencies published by the Business Technology Management (BTM) standards. Algonquin College has initiated the accreditation process with BTM.