FAQs
Future Students
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➔ Minimum 80% in ENG4U (or French equivalent)
➔ Biology 4U
➔ Chemistry 4U
➔ Any Math 4U
➔ 2 additional 4U or 4M courses,
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The minimum average to apply is 75%, but the competitive average is typically over 90% (varies based on year).
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Acceptances are released on a rolling basis, from January until May. Don’t stress if you hear other people getting acceptances before you!
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The flipped classroom approach to learning is unique to Queen’s BHSc program.
Students learn course content independently through online modules before class, so that class time can be used for group discussion, problem-solving, and real-world applications. This format allows students to work through the content at their own pace, while extending on important or difficult concepts in learning sessions.
You can find some examples of the modules we complete on the BHSc website.
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A full-time student will take 30.0 units in Year 1, with 18.0 units of core courses, 6.0 units of option courses, and 6.0 units of electives. Core courses are requirements of the BHSc program. Option courses are courses you choose from a list of predetermined options. Electives can be any online or on-campus course you have interest in.
Year 1 Core Courses:
➔ IDIS 173 History and Philosophy of Health and Healthcare
➔ PHAR 100 Introductory Pharmacology
➔ ANAT 100 Anatomy of the Human Body
➔ PHGY 170 Human Cell Physiology
➔ GLPH 171 Social and Physical Determinants of Health and Disease
➔ HSCI 190 Introduction to Statistics for the Health Sciences
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It’s great here! Students are supported by the teaching team and peers to be successful. You’ll be well-prepared for future education or careers in healthcare, such as research or professional programs (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary science, etc.) Queen’s and QHS also have a variety of extracurricular opportunities that make it perfect for building your resume or graduate/professional school applications.
Incoming Students
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SOAR runs throughout July and is intended for incoming students to ask questions to professors, explore BHSc courses, participate in activities, and meet fellow classmates. Participating in SOAR is a great way to meet people and learn more about the program, so that you’re ready to go in September.
QSuccess is a university-wide mentorship program in which you participate in weekly 1-on-1 sessions with an upper-year mentor over the course of your first year. Your mentor can provide valuable advice on coursework, university life, and study strategies because they’ve been in your shoes before.
Your Health Sciences Society (HSS) is also a great place to find information and support :). The Health Sciences Orientation Caucus run orientation annually, and you don’t want to miss it. Updates are posted on @healthsciorinetation on Instagram.
Check out our resources page for first years outlining the Queen’s campus map, tips for packing and advice from professors about first year courses here.Finally, your classmates and teaching team are always there to support your success. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask questions! Everyone is willing to lend a helping hand.
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Health sciences courses are mostly held in Jeffery 155/156, with some courses with lab components being held in the Medicine Building. Yet, it is important to note that electives or option courses facilitated by the Art Sciences Faculty (or other faculties) may be entirely different.
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Our club directory is a great place to start!
The AMS and HSS also both hold club fairs at the start of the school year, which will allow you to speak to representatives from all Queen’s clubs and sign up for opportunities.
Beyond that, Queen’s clubs are very active on social media – don’t be afraid to reach out!
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OnQ is the online learning platform where you can access all your course content and information, and is accessed through your Queen’s NetID.
Current Students
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Learning tracks are optional pathways offered by the BHSc program to focus your degree. Any student in the honours program can participate in a learning track. If you’re interested in pursuing a learning track, ensure that you know its required courses so you can plan your electives ahead of time.
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We have multiple hiring periods throughout the year! Check out our Join the HSS page to learn more.
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This will be different for every person, depending on your personal interests + obligations. Be mindful of the required time commitments for your extracurricular activities, so that you have enough time for schoolwork, family + friends, and rest.
Keep in mind that you can always find opportunities throughout your 4-year university career. There are 275+ unique clubs at Queen’s and countless organizations in the Kingston community; there is always the opportunity to start your own club if you don’t find something that interests you. You can reach out to clubs on social media, browse through the AMS’ Club Directory, or check out the HSS’ clubs compendium as a starting point. Don’t feel pressured to immediately fill your schedule with extracurriculars: take the time to explore what interests you and what allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
If you need additional help with mental health and time/stress management, Queen’s SASS (Student Academic Success Services) and Student Wellness Services might be of use.
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Don’t be afraid to reach out! To become involved in clubs, check out the AMS’ Clubs Directory, the HSS’ club compendium, or browse through social media to find their contact information.
To become involved with research, check out Queen’s University faculty profiles to find professors whose research interests align with yours, and ask if they have any opportunities available.
The HSS hosts an annual research workshop and Q&A Panel. Find recordings here. -
It varies person-to-person, but a great starting point is our deadline tracker which can be found here.
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The Student Academic Success Services (SASS) can help develop studying strategies and navigating time management techniques.
However, feel free to check our study resources here. There may be notes or games posted for your exam here.
For planning studying for exams, the SASS offers a paper planner here. The HSS has developed a virtual version on Google Calendar with the same principles, which can be found here. -
The Advocacy, Allyship, and Community Engagement (AACE) passport has been developed to gradually and consistently empower learners with the confidence and knowledge to engage with their community in an ethical way. Details about the program can be found in onQ. The passport is currently not mandatory, but it is suggested to complete it as it may become a requirement for graduation.
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