Health and Safety
UNB policy states that all international students and faculty members who have student or applicable visas must purchase international health insurance. This is because the above persons do not qualify for provincial health coverage (Medicare). You must pay for your health insurance at the beginning of each term. For more information about costs and coverage, please visit this site.
Student Health Centre
The Student Health Centre provides confidential clinical nursing and medical services to students. They offer several types of testing and counseling. You can make an appointment to see a doctor on clinic dates by emailing behealthy@unb.ca. To check clinic dates please visit the Centre's website.
In case of a medical emergency
You can go see your family doctor, go to one of the afterhours clinics, go to St. Joseph's Hospital or to the Regional Hospital as described below:
Family physician: If you have a family doctor you can call to make an appointment.
After Hours Clinics:
These clinics offer same-day appointment for non-urgent medical matters. You will be required to pay $150 upfront in cash that is covered by your International Health Insurance. Make sure you get a receipt so you can receive a refund.
Crown Street Medical, Ph:635-2273, Address: 110 Crown Street. Open Monday to Friday 12-3pm (Appointments taken by phone at 11am) and 6-9pm (Appointments taken by phone at 5pm). Weekends and Holiday clinics are 12-3pm (phones answered at 11am).
Westside Medical Clinic, Ph:693-2273, Address: 1490 Manawagonish Road. Open Monday to Friday 12-3pm only (Appointments taken by phone at 11am).
St. Joseph's Urgent Care Centre: 130 Bayard Drive (uptown Saint John). Open 7 days a week, 9am to 8pm. It is a first come, first serve centre.
If you require immediate urgent care you can go to the Saint John Regional Hospital close to the University. Examples of conditions requiring urgent care are burns, intense chest pain or a broken bone.
