Redeemer has launched a bachelor of health sciences (B.HSc.) program, with an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates coursework from disciplines such as biology, chemistry, public health, psychology and sociology. The new degree credential builds on the currently offered bachelor of science – professional stream. Graduates of the B.HSc. program can pursue a wide range of career paths in healthcare, research, academia, public health, policy-making and more, leading to increased employment opportunities and contributing to the workforce needs of the healthcare industry.
“The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, with new challenges and opportunities emerging regularly,” says Dr. Peter Neumann, vice-president, academic. “The newly launched bachelor of health sciences program will help Redeemer adapt to these changes and provide relevant education and training to students entering the healthcare field.”
Offering the new bachelor of health sciences will provide a competitive option for Christian students looking to enter careers in health fields.
The B.HSc. is the fourth new degree to be announced at Redeemer since the university gained expanded degree-granting authority in 2020. It joins a diverse group of new degrees that include a bachelor of business administration, bachelor of kinesiology and bachelor of communications and media studies. The B.HSc. will replace the current honours bachelor of science – professional stream and will be offered alongside the honours bachelor of science – pre-medicine, which will continue to offer rigorous preparation for entry to graduate studies and professional schools, such as dentistry, nursing, medical schools and more.
“Offering the new bachelor of health sciences will provide a competitive option for Christian students looking to enter careers in health fields,” says Dr. Edward Berkelaar, associate dean of natural sciences and mathematics. “Integrating faith into the bachelor of health sciences will prepare students to reflect the love of Jesus Christ in these in-demand careers.”
Existing bachelor of science – professional stream students will have the option to switch into the new B.HSc. program, but also have the option to remain in their current program.