Health Sciences Professional
Program Intro
What's the relationship between spiritual, emotional and physical health?
What's the relationship between spiritual, emotional and physical health?
Study health and its impact on populations, and personal and societal health and well-being, preparing for alternative health streams such as nursing, midwifery, physical therapy, lab technology, and other post-graduate programs. Redeemer's Health Sciences Professional program provides an interdisciplinary study of health through biological and psychological concepts that are essential to understanding our physical and emotional selves.
Health Sciences Professional is a Bachelor of Science degree program. It is offered as an honours 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 - Professional 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…
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.
Participate in an internship in an applied or research setting related to health and well-being to gain work experience, mentorship and networking opportunities with professionals.
has built a career studying the connection between nuclear proteins and leukemia and whose research will lead to the development of the next generation of anti-cancer drugs.
is a chiropractor and entrepreneur who owns and operates a wellness-based practice that focuses on integrating movement into daily life.
Two new Redeemer faculty members discuss integrating faith and learning.
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Read MoreThe Science Research Fellowship, which allowed high school students to contribute to university-level research with Redeemer faculty, was a major success.
Read More$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
Read MoreThis summer, Redeemer continues to invest in experience-enhanced learning by offering a one-week intensive science research fellowship for high school students.
Read MoreWith pre-medicine and professional streams, the Health Sciences program is preparing students for the ever-expanding health-care field.
Read MoreKatelyn Miller '12 accepted a position in primary care on Manitoulin Island.
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New friendships, priceless memories, spiritual growth, character formation and your future career await.
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