Carleton University Undergraduate Bachelor of Health Sciences
Carleton University Undergraduate

Carleton University Undergraduate

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Ottawa, Canada

Bachelor's degree

3 years

English

Full time

Sep 2026

CAD 41,500

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: Carleton University's Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Ottawa builds scientific and multidisciplinary skills for healthcare, biomedical research and public health. You’ll use modern labs, complete field placements, and choose one of five concentrations after year one. The program includes a paid summer research internship and a Capstone project, with partnerships offering access to hospitals and research institutes.

Career Outcomes: The BHSc prepares you for graduate study, professional schools, or roles in healthcare and research. Typical careers include clinical research coordinator, nurse, physician, health researcher, policy analyst, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, health program manager, or roles in pharmaceuticals. Keywords: healthcare.

Carleton’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) is a wide-ranging and career-focused program that will provide you with the skills required to succeed in the rapidly changing worlds of medicine, biomedical research, and healthcare research. You will gain a strong foundation in the scientific knowledge and methods involved in the study of human health, along with the capacity to engage in broader multidisciplinary, multi-sector, and multicultural approaches to finding solutions to some of the most crucial health issues of our time.

As a BHSc student, you’ll have access to the latest scientific equipment in our Health Sciences building as well as direct instruction from our award-winning faculty.

Capital Advantage

Our strong partnerships with both the public and private sectors in the nation’s capital mean that you will have unique access to hospitals, research institutes, organizations, and agencies in the region.

Work Experience

Participate in a paid summer research internship or explore getting involved in research as part of the program curriculum. Your Capstone project will give you practical experience in research field placements to advance your personal and professional goals.

Areas of Study

We offer five concentrations, selected after completion of the first year.

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Disability and Chronic Illness
  • Environment and Health
  • Global Health
  • Health Throughout the Lifespan