The Bachelor of Health Studies program focuses on the social science aspects of health and disease, and integrates social science and fundamental science concepts. Our program provides a foundation for careers in health-related care and research, community health management, and continuing education in health and social science fields.
Concentrations
Health policy, planning and evaluation
This concentration provides foundational knowledge related to health policy development and related evaluation, and programming services. This can be a potential route for individuals seeking careers in areas such as health policy analysis or program planning and evaluation coordination.
Health promotion and education
This concentration would be a route through which students pursuing a career as a home economics teacher could obtain their 鈥榯eachable subjects鈥� in family studies and nutrition. Students should consult with academic advisors in the Faculty of Education as additional training will be required.
Students who pursue this concentration can also explore future career opportunities as community health educators, health-related fundraisers, health and safety coordinators, or professional home economists (PHEc).
Family health
This concentration is suitable for students interested in family social science. It provides the educational background suitable for a future career in community wellness, victim services, youth care and residential care.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected October 2025
Start date
January 2025
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus,
WINNIPEG,
Manitoba (MB),
R3T 2N2, Canada
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Direct entry applicants require the following:
Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G or U
A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
English 40S
Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
One of Biology 40S or Chemistry 40S
An academic 40S course
Advanced entry is for applicants who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
CAE: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
CAE: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Manitoba University welcomes students from all around the world and is dedicated to making positive change at a global and local level.
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