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Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences and Health

Saint John, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

The Biomedical Sciences and Health programme at UNB Saint John is a Bachelor of Health major on the biological mechanisms of disease and health.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Biomedical Sciences and Health. Strengthen scientific reasoning
interpretation of research evidence
and effective presentation of findings through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

Biomedical researcher
Laboratory technologist
Community Health Worker
Health program development and evaluation

Curriculum

Within the Bachelor of Health
study covers introductory and advanced biology
chemistry and psychology
plus determinants of health
health policy
services management
research methods and a fourth-year capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (mathematics
sciences
electives by group)
accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels
IB Diploma
AP
SAT/ACT and national certificates. Entry averages are program-specific (for example IGCSE/A-level C or higher for Arts
B or higher for Business
Computer Science
Engineering and Science). Transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP report.

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (Mathematics, sciences, electives by group); accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels, IB Diploma (3 HL subjects), AP, SAT/ACT and national certificates; transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP course-by-course report for studies outside Canada/US; applicants over 21 add a resume

Language tests

IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts

How to apply

Check the admission requirements for your program and the application deadline (March 31 for most undergraduate programs). Create a UNB application account
apply online and pay the 125 CAD non-refundable fee. Mail official or notarized transcripts
any SAT/ACT or A-level results
English test scores unless exempt and
for post-secondary study outside Canada or the US
a WES ICAP course-by-course report. Check application status in your account.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,682 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$46,130 CAD

Program details

Campus	Saint John
Faculty or school	Interdisciplinary (Bachelor of Health, Saint John)
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.