Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Health Information Science)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$27,836/Yr
CA$27,836 /Yr
- BSc in Health Information Science at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the School of Health Information Science.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- In this degree, students will bridge the worlds of health care, management, and technology.
- Health Information Science is the study of how health data are collected, stored, and communicated; how those data are processed into health information suitable for administrative and clinical decision making; and how computer and telecommunications technology can be applied to support these processes.
- Students will learn to identify what information and data are needed by doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, government planners, and other health care professionals and how they are used in order to make effective health care decisions.
- The BSc program consists of a minimum of 60 units.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September Intake | |
| Document Submission Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$27836 (CAD 27836) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | CA$13323 (CAD 13323) |
| Health Insurance | CA$265 (CAD 265) |
| Other Fees | CA$876 (CAD 876) |
| Total Cost | CA$14464 (CAD 14464) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$21330 (CAD 21330) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Applicants must hold Twelve years of academic preparation and one of the following:
- Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) awarded after Standard XII with 75% (conditional offer with 80% on Grade 10 results)
- Year 12 State Board Exams: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC); applicants with excellent academic results will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Students must have a GPA of 5.0 on a scale of 9.0.
- Senior-level math course
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate with reputed institute with min 75%
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Job opportunities are:
- Application analyst
- Business analyst
- Chief information officer
- Clinical informatics analyst
- Health system planner
- Information architect
- Information officer
- Program coordinator
- Program director
- Project manager
- Research assistant
- System designer
- Systems coordinator
- Technical application lead
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aga Khan Academy Renewable Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 61,308/Yr$61,308 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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