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Bachelor of Health Studies
Western New England University
- Springfield, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Two-year associate degree that prepares students for UNBC's nursing programme.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Health Studies and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Entry to UNBC Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (separate programme)
- Registered nurse pathway
- Transfer to BC degree programmes
Curriculum
- 62 credits over four semesters: Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Academic writing
- Statistics
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Introduction to Health Sciences
- Organizational Structure of the Canadian Health Care System
- Medical microbiology
- Family studies and 200-level electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcript with English translation
- Passport copy
- Proof of English proficiency
- One letter of recommendation
- Bank letter and Affidavit of Support
- SAT/ACT not required
- Transfer applicants also submit college transcripts.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school transcript (English translation), Passport copy, Proof of English proficiency, Letter of recommendation (international page), Affidavit of Support and bank letter, SAT/ACT not required, Transfer applicants submit college transcripts
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 74
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 100
- Oxford Test of English 120
Documents you’ll need
- High school transcripts in English
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence or accepted alternative
- Letter of recommendation
How to apply
- Check requirements: admission is rolling with no set deadline; entry is Fall or Spring. Apply online at the official university website or through the Common Application. Submit English secondary school transcripts
- passport copy
- proof of English proficiency
- a letter of recommendation and a bank letter on the Affidavit of Support form. Decisions are usually released within three weeks of a complete application. After acceptance WNE issues the I-20 and mails it to your permanent address. Use the I-20 to apply for the F-1 student visa and show proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $51,400 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Physical and Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM) |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate partial scholarships of 10000 to 22000 USD may be offered to a limited number of applicants with strong academic records. Funding is competitive and not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $51,400 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $16,801 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 74, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 100, Oxford Test of English 120.

