The course focuses on the interaction between the global and the local aspects of health through a historical and political economic analysis of food, environment, working conditions, trade and investment and international organizations. It places emphasis on relations of power underlying the conditions and policies in contemporary global health. 

This course will introduce basic concepts from biology through the lens of common human diseases. Concepts explored will integrate cellular and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology and pathophysiology. This course is intended for students with a limited background in biology and health. 

Health communication is the study of messages that create meaning in relation to physical, mental, and social well-being. Interdisciplinary research is conducted in the scientific, interpretive (humanities) and critical-cultural traditions. This course examines theories of interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication relevant to a variety of professionals in the health field. Students will review theories and contexts of communication (interpersonal, organizational, mass, social media and intercultural), relations of power in communication settings, strategies of persuasion, the relationship between attitudes and behaviour, and the importance of representation in our understanding of changing nature of health, health delivery and health issues in society. Credit cannot be counted for both HEAL 2001 and COMS 2201. Students in the Bachelor of Health cannot take COMS 2201. 

This course introduces the role that data analytics plays in health organizations. Students will gain basic knowledge for simple data manipulation, querying, and visualization. They will then see the possibilities in data analytics, including key components of the data analytics process and case studies where it was applied, with the goal of being able to work with a data scientist on more complex data analytics projects. The ethical approaches to handling medical information will also be discussed. The course is not IT-intensive but requires basic proficiency in Excel.

This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts in health research, including the purpose, process, and utilization of health research. Students will be exposed to research designs and data analysis methods commonly used by health researchers, including qualitative, quantitative (including inferential methods such as regression), mixed methods, and systematic reviews. Topics will include evidence-based practice, health research ethics, information literacy, and knowledge translation. This course will build students' knowledge of interdisciplinary information literacy principles with a focus on health research.

The course will provide an overview of the pharmaceutical industry, the process of drug discovery and optimization, an overview of the properties and biological activity of therapeutic substances, and case studies of select drug classes such as antibiotic, anti-ulcers drugs and/or others.   

The course focuses on Canadian College of Health Leaders LEADS framework. Using real life case studies, students will examine leadership within a variety of health contexts, including leadership requirements from specific medical roles. The emotional and human expectations of leadership as well as rational and logical demands will be discussed.  

This course focuses on the history and structure of the Canadian health care system, including how health care is organized, funded, regulated, and managed at provincial and federal levels in Canada. This course also examines current service delivery issues as they influence the health of Canadians. Note: Students counting credit for HEAL 3001 cannot count credit for HSCI 3061 or NURS 3061.

This course provides multidisciplinary approach to health and wellness focusing on Indigenous Peoples. Topics such as Indigenous Ways of Knowing and social determinants of health/wellness will be examined, including an examination of the effect of colonialism and the current western health care system on indigenous peoples. Practical/ethical responsibilities of health care providers to Indigenous Peoples will also be addressed.  

This course will focus on how behavioural, physical, and technical strategies facilitate the translation of evidence into practice. Theories from disciplines including psychology and information systems design will be used to explain the multifactorial perspective of implementation science. Effective intervention implementation within various organizations and stakeholders will be explored. Topics such as intervention usability, user motivation for adoption, and resource utilization efficiency with the goal of improving health will be discussed. 

This course will provide an overview and outline the historical evolution of children’s rights. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the four rights principles that the CRC is grounded upon will be covered. The nine different clusters of rights under the CRC will be examined in relation to health. The relationship between human rights and children’s health and development and the rights-based approach to child health will be discussed.   

The course will focus on the pillars of the science of nutrition and the essential components of healthy eating. The role of macronutrients (fat, protein, carbohydrates) and micronutrients (the major classes of fats and minerals) on overall energy intake and their role in our health will be examined. Specific global concerns relevant to nutrition will be explored; for example, the discussion of macronutrients will include a focus on undernutrition and obesity at both ends of the caloric intake spectrum and how the global community struggles with it.   

Students will be introduced to issues relevant to research and professional conduct, with a focus on guidelines for health professionals. In this course, the Tri-Council guidelines for research ethics will be examined, as well as applicable professional, legal and regulatory requirements for health settings. 

In this course students explore the process of memory and corresponding anatomic regions of the brain that are involved in learning and memory. The current understanding of the neurobiology of learning and memory is examined in a series of of podcasts, webinars, and interactive workshops. Required neuroanatomy linked with memory, attention, consolidation, recall, and cognitive load is reviewed. Students are expected to apply course concepts to their individual areas of interest.

Epidemiology is a scientific discipline concerned with the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. This course introduces the principles and core concepts of epidemiology to examine how we measure disease risk and design studies to shed light on the etiology of and risk factors for disease. This course will cover topics such as basic principles of epidemiology, measures of disease frequency, epidemiologic study designs, bias, confounding, screening, causality, and ethical issues in epidemiologic research.   

An overview of the principles and practices of public health, with emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, epidemiology, health policy, and social determinants of health, including determinants of Indigenous health and the impact of climate change. Students will gain an understanding of the history, governance and core functions of public health at local, provincial, federal, national and international levels.

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular physiology, followed by examining alterations of cardiovascular function in various diseases on a basic and clinical level. Topics of interest include vascular disorders, cardiomyopathies, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, and circulatory failure.   

Improving Healthcare Systems provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance efficiency and the patient experience in hospital administration. Throughout this course, students will explore creative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and design thinking techniques, all applied to healthcare management. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to address the complex challenges of healthcare administration, leading to improved patient experiences and better care outcomes.  

This course introduces the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) in health, including administrative systems, diagnostics, predictive analytics, and personalized medicine. Students will explore real-world applications, ethical considerations, clinical and administrative applications, the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into healthcare practice, and possible future applications of AI in healthcare. 

This course explores both collaboration and innovation at the intersection of the three majors in the Bachelor of Health degree (namely, Society and Health, Management in Health, and Biomedical Sciences and Health). This integrated interdisciplinary course interweaves personal development and growth with problem framing and solving skills, and diverse-team collaboration. This is the first course of a course pair in which students will formulate a plan to address a health problem or issue.  

This course is a continuation of HEAL 4001 and, in this course, students will implement the plan/analysis developed in HEAL 4001 and conduct additional secondary (and possible primary) research in support of the development of specific recommendations designed to address this identified gap/health issue. The focus of this course will be on the implementation of specific health strategies.

This course will expose students to advanced topics in Health Research. It includes an in-depth exploration of research ethics, both human and animal, as well as quantitative and qualitative research design strategies. Furthermore, students will learn vital data analytic strategies in addition to effective written and oral communication skills. This course will provide Bachelor of Health Honours students with the skills they will need to conduct accurate research in Health-related fields.

This course gives students the unique opportunity to work closely with a supervisor within the discipline, as well as a second reader, to develop their thesis proposal in a health-related subject. Completed proposals will be presented to, and approved by, the Bachelor of Health Advisory Group. Students will earn hands on experience with research and academic project planning in their chosen subject.

Honours students will work closely with their supervisor and second reader to conduct thesis research and will begin compiling data. This course will provide students with the chance to conduct hands-on research within their chosen subject; at the end of term, students are required to submit a written thesis and present their research findings to the Bachelor of Health Advisory Group.

In this interdisciplinary course, students will have the opportunity to work in an organization, institution or business related to interdisciplinary health. Students will be required to complete integrative reflections and community analyses that focus on different aspects of health: biomedical science, societal, and management. Students must apply to the instructor a minimum of four weeks prior to the course start date so work placements can be arranged.    

This is an applied course, emphasizing use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods in real health data sources; correct interpretations of analyses; writing and presenting results to public health professionals and general lay audiences; and critical appraisal of these methods as used in the public health literature. Statistical software will be used. 

The basic principles and techniques used in qualitative and mixed methods research will be introduced. Planning, conducting, reporting, and critiquing the analysis of qualitative and mixed methods data, including different ways to approach research will be discussed. Students will develop familiarity with research tools required for field work such as surveys, interviews, observation, and focus groups. 

Key topics in health research and evaluation will be covered. Students will develop a strong understanding of the principles, methodologies, and tools used in interdisciplinary health research, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods designs. Students will learn how to design, conduct, and evaluate health research studies. 

A seminar course exploring the topic of plasticity within the central nervous system. Neuroplasticity will be discussed at a variety of levels, from individual neurons to large-scale brain changes, and with reference to learning and memory, neuropathology, lifestyle, and other factors.

Applied neuroscience explores the multidisciplinary applications of neuroscience in real-world settings, drawing on knowledge from many areas of science, including psychology, biology, chemistry, and philosophy. Students will learn about neuroscience techniques, and how they are used to study disease mechanisms and improve treatments. There will be a focus on theories underpinning our current understanding of the neuroscientific and psychological foundations of mental health and human behaviour.  

This course will examine the principles of signal transduction including reception, cascades, and cytoplasmic/nuclear responses. Emphasis is placed on physiological and pathological signaling in select diseases including diabetes, inflammation, and cancer. Students will hone key skills including scientific communication and critical analysis of primary literature.