Bachelor of Health Sciences

Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences

• Required Courses 
• Health Sciences Minor

Faculty

• Banks, Angela, BN, MN, Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), CNA Certification Medical-Surgical Nursing, Associate Teaching Professor - 2016
• Doucet, Shelley, BN (UNB), MScN (UWO), PhD (UNB), Jarislowky Chair in Interprofessional Patient-Centred Care, Professor, Director of the Centre for Research in Integrated Care - 2010
• Dupont, Diana, BN, MN, Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Certification Medical-Surgical Nursing, Associate Teaching Professor - 2018
• Edwards, Rosann, BSCN, MScN, PhD (U of Ottawa), Diploma in University Teaching (UNB),  Assistant Professor - 2020
• Furlong, Karen, RN Dip (SJSN), BN, MN, PhD,  Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Teaching Professor – 2000
• Gregg, Emily, BN, MN (UNB), PhD (Queens University), Assistant Teaching Professor - 2019
• Hamilton, Catherine, BSN (Duke University), Certified Nurse-Midwife, MSc (Yale University), ARNP, MSN, PhD, (University of Florida), Assistant Professor – 2019
• Hatfield, Meagan, BN (UNB), MN (Athabasca University), Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Associate Teaching Professor - 2019
• Keeping-Burke, Lisa, BN, MN (MUN), PhD (McGill), Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Health Research - 2012
• Kinney, Erika, BN (UNB), MN (AU), CNA Certification-Critical Care, Assistant Teaching Professor - 2022
• Knight, Holly, BN (UNB), MN (UNB), Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Assistant Teaching Professor - 2025 
• Mawhinney, Kathleen BN, MN, Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Teaching Professor - 2010
• McCloskey, Rose, BSc (Acad.), RN Dip (Hfx.Inf.SN), BN (UNB), Diploma in Adult Ed. (St FX), MN, PhD, CNA Certification Gerontology, Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Professor - 2000
• Pastirik, Pamela, BN (UNB), MSN (UBC), CNA Certification Perinatal Nursing, Teaching Professor - 2002
• Shamputa, Isdore Chola, BSc (UNZA), MSc, PhD (VUB), Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow (NIH), BScN (Dal), Certification in Microbiology (Canadian College of Microbiologists), Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Assistant Professor - 2018
• Simpson, Catharine, BN (UNB), MN (Athabasca University), Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Associate Teaching Professor - 2019
• Waycott, Loretta, BA (STU), BN (UNB), MN (Athabasca University), Diploma in Universtiy Teaching (UNB), Associate Teaching Professor - 2019
• Wilbur, Kimberly, RN (Bathurst School of Nursing), BN, MN, Diploma in University Teaching (UNB), Lecturer - 2022

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree program is offered in conjunction with health science education partners. While students may be initially admitted directly into this intended degree, subsequent admission to a competitive BHS major is required. Admission to a major is based on acceptance by Accreditation Canada Equal Program. Alternatively, applicants who have already completed an accredited and approved health science program and are qualified to practice (as recognized by the appropriate national and provincial bodies) can also apply for entry. Current programs partnered with UNB Saint John to deliver BHS majors include:

• Radiography Saint John (Partner: Horizon School of Radiography Saint John)
• Radiography Moncton (Partner: Horizon School of Radiography Moncton)
• Respiratory Therapy (Partner: New Brunswick Community College)

Application to partner programs occurs directly via the UNB Saint John Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. As the application process is competitive, seats within partner programs are limited, and students who meet the minimum requirements are not guaranteed acceptance to a major. Students who are unsuccessful at gaining admission to a partner program may remain BHS designated students while they plan for future applications. However, students may be advised to consider alternative program options if they are unable to gain admission to a partner program in order to declare a major.

To earn the degree, students must successfully complete 141 credit hours. Note: 71ch are required to be taken at UNB and 70ch are allotted on successful completion of the accredited partner program.

Admission Policy on English Language Proficiency

The language of our program is English and prospective students whose native language is not English may prove English language proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent.

Required Courses

Year 1:

• BIOL 1411/ BIOL 1431/ BIOL 1412/ BIOL 1432 (8 ch)
• CHEM 1041 / CHEM 1072 (6 ch)
• HSCI 2001 (3 ch)
• HUM 1021 or equivalent (3 ch)**
• MATH 1001 or MATH 1003 (3 ch)
• PHYS 1011 (3 ch)
• PSYC 1003 / PSYC 1004 (6 ch)
• STAT 1793 (3 ch)
• one elective (3 ch)

Years 2, 3, and 4:

In addition to the requirements of the appropriate accredited program, students must complete the following university courses:

• BIOL 3251 (3 ch)
• COMS 2201 (3 ch)
• HSCI 3061 (3 ch)
• HSCI 3092 (3 ch) 
• HSCI 4142 (3 ch)
• PHIL 3133 (3 ch)
• PSYC 3033 (3 ch)
• One elective - 3000/4000 level in PSYC or BIOL (min 3 ch)
• One elective - 3000/4000 level (3 ch)
• One elective - any level (3 ch)
• One 3 ch PSYC course from: PSYC 2693, PSYC 2712*, PSYC 3343, PSYC 3383, PSYC 3503, PSYC 3603, PSYC 3632,  PSYC 3723, PSYC 3724 or PSYC 3752 (* strongly recommended)

Radiography Partner Placement Courses  

While BHS students are taking part in their studies with their partner institution, they will remain enrolled as UNB students represented using the following courses: 

Horizon School of Radiography Saint John: 

Didactic: HSCI 2012 (20ch), HSCI 3012 (3ch), HSCI 4011 (16ch), HSCI 4012 (6ch) 
Clinical: HSCI 2021 (3ch), HSCI 3011 (18ch), HSCI 4013 (4ch) 

Horizon School of Radiography Moncton: 

Didactic: HSCI 3021 (19ch), HSCI 3022 (19ch), HSCI 4021 (13ch) 
Clinical: HSCI 3023 (2ch), HSCI 3024 (5ch), HSCI 4022 (6ch), HSCI 4023 (6ch) 

Bachelor of Health Sciences Respiratory Therapy Post Diploma Entry 

The program is meant to meet the needs of practicing Respiratory Therapist (RT). The program offers opportunities for development of leadership skills required to work in the healthcare environment and prepares those who are interested in life-long learning who may be interested in pursuing graduate education. 

The post diploma BHS curriculum is equivalent to  two years of full-time university study (60 ch). Courses may be completed in the sequence best suited for the student; however, attention must be paid to course prerequisites. The post diploma program is available on a full time or part time basis. The program must be completed within five years of registration in the first course. 

Admission Requirements – BHS Respiratory Therapy Post Diploma  

Respiratory Therapists (RT) will be able to gain access to the Post Diploma Entry to Bachelor of Health Sciences. Eligible students require successful completion of High School MATH 112 with a minimum grade of 60%. and provide proof of current registration with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists (NBART) in good standing.  The Admission Policy on English Language Proficiency as described above applies to the Post Diploma Entry to BHS. 

Required Courses - BHS Respiratory Therapy Post Diploma  

• BIOL 3251 (3 ch) 
• COMS 2201 (3 ch) 
• HSCI 2001  (3 ch) 
• HSCI 3061 (3 ch) 
• HSCI 3092 (3 ch) 
• HSCI 4142 (3 ch) 
• HUM 1021  (3 ch) 
• PHIL 3133 (3 ch) 
• PSYC 1003 / PSYC 1004 (6 ch) 
• PSYC 3033 (3 ch) 
• STAT 1793 (3 ch) 

Elective Courses - BHS Respiratory Therapy Post Diploma  

Please note: One course must be at the 3000/4000 level and one course must be a PSYC elective. Total electives must equal 24 ch or eight courses from the following list of 3 ch courses: 

• BA 1215, BA 2504, BA 2758, BA 2858 
• INDG 1003 
• POLS 1201
• PSYC 3043, PSYC 3293, PSYC 3322, PSYC 3362, PSYC 3401, PSYC 3725 
• SOCI 1001, SOCI 2008, SOCI 2376  

Note: Additional courses may be considered for elective credit at the discretion of the Nursing and Health Sciences Program Coordinator. 

Health Sciences Minor

The Health Sciences minor is open to any student in a discipline that has a provision for a minor. To be considered, students must have completed 60 ch (i.e.: four full-time terms) with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Interested students may contact the Nursing and Health Sciences Program Coordinator for academic advising. The minor in Health Sciences requires 24 ch with a minimum grade of C in each course consisting of:
Required Courses - Health Sciences Minor - 12 ch:

• HSCI 2001 (3 ch)
• HSCI 3061 (3 ch)
• PHIL 3133 (3 ch)
• PSYC 3033 (3 ch)

Required Electives - Health Sciences Minor - 12 ch

• Minimum 3 ch per course
• Maximum of 9 ch from the lower (1000/2000) level.
• Minimum 6 ch from the two groupings: Life and Behavioural Sciences and Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Business.

Students are responsible for ensuring they have completed appropriate prerequisites for any selected courses in the Health Sciences minor.

The Nursing and Health Sciences Program Coordinator may approve the use of courses for Life and Behavioural Sciences grouping or Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Business grouping electives on an individual basis.

Life and Behavioural Sciences Grouping:

Lower-level:

• BIOL 1205 (3 ch)
• BIOL 1411 (3 ch) or BIOL 1441 (4 ch)
• BIOL 1412 (3 ch) or BIOL 1442 (4 ch)
• BIOL 2015 (4 ch)
• BIOL 2485 (4 ch) 
• BIOL 2831 (3 ch)
• BIOL 2852 (3 ch)
• STAT 1793 (3 ch)

Upper-level:

• BIOL 3132 (3 ch)
• BIOL 3245 (4 ch)
• BIOL 3275 (4 ch)
• BIOL 3665 (3 ch)
• PSYC 3043 (3 ch)
• PSYC 3293 (3 ch)
• PSYC 3723 (3 ch)
• PSYC 3724 (3 ch)
• PSYC 3725 (3 ch)
• PSYC 3752 (3 ch)
• PSYC 4813 (3 ch) 
• PSYC 4833 (3 ch) 

Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Business Grouping

Lower-level:

• BA 2001 (3 ch)
• BA 2504 (3 ch) 
• BA 2758 (3 ch)
• ECON 2213 (3 ch)
• PHIL 1053 (3 ch)
• POLS 1201 (3 ch)
• SOCI 2376 (3 ch)

Upper-level: