How does spiritual well-being impact a person's overall health?
Explore the scientific foundations of health while focusing on the environmental, social and spiritual factors that influence physical and emotional well-being. Redeemer’s Health Sciences program offers an interdisciplinary study of health through biological and psychological concepts, allowing students to develop a biblical perspective of wellness while providing the building blocks for a variety of health science-related careers.
Health Sciences is offered as a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program, and as a major and a minor in the Bachelor of Science degree program.
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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 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 and lab technicians can communicate their findings more clearly when they know how to write persuasively.
Midwives and 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. Students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences stream can also 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.
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.
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