Health Sciences
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How does spiritual well-being impact a person's overall health?
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How does spiritual well-being impact a person's overall health?
Focus on the scientific background of health sciences with courses in biology, chemistry and psychology to become informed about the spiritual, psychological, environmental, and social factors of human health and well-being. Develop a biblical perspective on health within the broader context of human well-being, providing the building block for a variety of careers in health science-related fields.
Health Sciences is a Bachelor of Science degree program. It is offered as a major.
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Right from the start, you will explore the scientific background of health sciences with courses in biology, chemistry, and psychology. Courses include in-class lectures and hands-on experiences in the lab using a range of equipment and techniques.
Redeemer’s interdisciplinary Health Sciences - Pre-Medicine program studies the relevant issues and concepts impacting human health today and asks questions in light of a Reformed Christian worldview. Learning about the factors that impact human health and well-being prepares you to exemplify Christian compassion, integrity, and respect to those who are unwell, disabled, chronically ill, or mentally ill.
The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you’re studying. Think about it this way…
Health care workers provide better care when they understand the psychosocial and spiritual stories of those in their care.
Researchers can communicate their findings more clearly when they know how to write persuasively.
Support workers have a deeper sense of compassion when they ground themselves in the narrative of Scripture.
Courses like Determinants of Health, Inquiry of Issues in Health, and Biomedical Ethics will focus on developing your critical thinking, analytical, and scientific writing skills. Small classes taught by dedicated professors who are experts in their field mean you will conduct and critically assess research as you review the methods, concepts and findings of contemporary medical researchers and experiments.
Students in the Health Sciences have access to different facilities to give opportunities for practice and hands-on learning. In the pathology lab, students and faculty can safely and professionally study bacteria and viruses and the response of immune systems to them. The human kinetics lab provides space and biomeasurement systems for students and faculty to take on sophisticated monitoring of the impacts of aging, blood flow and physical activity.
Hear from guest speakers and participate in seminars to learn more about specific research or fields within the health sector.
participates in public health advocacy for women in developing nations across the world.
is a chiropractor and entrepreneur who owns and operates a wellness-based practice that focuses on integrating movement into daily life.
New agreements with post-secondary institutions will allow students to transfer credits to obtain a Redeemer University degree.
Dr. Yong Fang Zhu is a biology and health sciences professor in natural sciences and mathematics.
A cross-disciplinary team of students work to prevent and delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by leading brain exercise programming.
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. At the peak of the creation story, God created mankind in his likeness and called it very good. Humanity is the...
Two science students conducted research using PCR technology as part of Undergraduate Student Research Awards this summer, supported by NSERC and Redeemer.
Two new Redeemer faculty members discuss integrating faith and learning.
As part of a year-long water quality study in Hamilton’s Chedoke Creek, student Masozi Palata is using DNA analysis to identify the source of fecal contamination in...
The Science Research Fellowship, which allowed high school students to contribute to university-level research with Redeemer faculty, was a major success.
$400,000 in donations dedicated to a new pathology research lab, a new aquatic toxicology lab, a renewed chemistry lab and an expanded human kinetics lab
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