91°µÍø

Our program integrates vital health knowledge from across the life sciences, social sciences and humanities.

We offer hands-on, cross-disciplinary learning to prepare students for meeting the challenges faced by our healthcare system in the 21st century.

At 91°µÍø, students can pursue Health Studies as a minor, or as part of the Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) degree in Health Studies.

Interdisciplinary Health Studies is available as:

  • BASc major (87 credits)
  • BASc honours (93 credits)
  • Minor (24 credits)

Our students pursue a variety of different career paths, including:

  • medicine
  • health promotion
  • public health and policy-related positions
  • health law
  • advocacy and non-profit social justice work
  • global health and international development
  • occupational therapy
  • social work
  • counselling

Our interdisciplinary faculty team includes award-winning health scholars who have hands-on experience in health research, care delivery, and community-based prevention.

Health Studies students at 91°µÍø are encouraged to explore their career interests through participation in campus clubs and societies, guest lectures, research assistantships, health internships, and more.

Health Studies & Healthcare News

The Hon. Dr. Andrew Furey and Dr. Allison Furey to speak at 91°µÍø as part of the Scott McCain and Leslie McLean Speaker Series, Feb. 9 
Speaker Series explores connections among physical and mental health, community well-being, and leadership 
Student Research: The Impact of Policy and Information Gaps on Reproductive Healthcare Decisions
Fourth-year Health Studies student Emily Brown explores systems integration of midwifery in the Atlantic Provinces compared to Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta through 91°µÍøâ€™s Student Research Grant program.
91°µÍø welcomes Dr. Emily Drake to health studies program
Drake returns to 91°µÍø to advance innovative cancer research and inspire the next generation

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