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Diploma of Health Science
- Courtenay, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A health degree joining human biology, Public health and healthcare systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Health Science can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Clinical laboratory technician
- Medical assistant
- Paramedic
- Dental assistant
- Athletic trainer
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Physician assistant (with further education)
Curriculum
- Four-year major: human biology and body systems
- Healthcare systems
- Public health
- Community and environmental health
- Nutrition and wellness
- Health behavior and promotion
- Epidemiology. Concentrations: pre-occupational therapy
- Pre-physical therapy
- Pre-physician assistant
- Public health
- General. Guaranteed internship
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 18+ in the year of application
- Meet the admission requirements shown on the programme page and the NIC English requirement (or complete a language pathway)
- Programme-specific prerequisites apply.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent plus programme-specific prerequisites (programme requirement tabs not readable).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 54
- Cambridge 174
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page entry requirements
- English requirement and deadlines
- NIC suggests applying at least six months before the start term. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC as a new international student and pay the 100 CAD non-refundable fee. Upload passport
- High school and post-secondary transcripts
- English test results and programme documents. Take a math placement assessment if required (paid by NIC). Receive the offer and pay the 10
- 000 CAD non-refundable deposit
- Applied to tuition. Receive the letter of acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
- Then apply to IRCC for the study permit. Review NIC arrival supports.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,623 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $10,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Comox Valley |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts, Science and Management |
| Department | Health Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | North Island College publishes program-specific scholarships and bursaries, Available awards depend on major and academic performance, And international eligibility must be checked for each award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $16,623 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $10,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $25,026 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, Cambridge 174, Duolingo 105.