General Arts and Sciences - Health Sciences

Prepare for further education and careers in health care with a comprehensive foundation in health sciences and essential workplace skills.

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General Arts and Sciences - Health Sciences

The General Arts and Sciences – Health Sciences certificate provides students with a strong interdisciplinary foundation for academic and professional success in the health care sector. Students gain a foundation in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, developing essential knowledge of human health and disease processes. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, critical thinking, and mathematical principles used in the health care sector. Graduates are well-prepared for further study in health sciences and understand the evolving role of technology in the health care sector.

Available intakes

Starts in
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Domestic
International
September 2026
Transcripts due:
Transcripts due within two weeks of application submission.
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Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.

Starts in
Registration opens in
March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
June 22, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.

Admission requirements

  • Credit in English 30-1 or English 30-2 or equivalent

or

  • Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test

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English proficiency

If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.

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Transfer credit

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. See where this program can transfer to.

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Provincial equivalencies

If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.

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International Students: Check whether your previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using our country-specific document list found in step 2.

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In the School of Arts and Sciences, you’ll learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and consider multiple perspectives—skills that support your studies, your work, and your goals.

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