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The Bachelor of Health Science allows students to turn their two-year health-care diploma into a bachelor's degree. Students will broaden their education and enhance their skills, knowledge, and career options and academic credentials. 

Health Science: Bachelor's Degree

Thompson Rivers University

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1. Grade 10 or equivalent 
Note: Grade 11 completion is strongly recommended.

2. English
If grade 10 was completed in 2018 or later, two of the following is required.
If grade 10 was completed before 2018, then one of the following is required. 

- English 10
- Composition 10
- Creative Writing 10
- Literary Studies 10
- New Media 10
- Spoken Language 10
- English First Peoples (EFP) Writing 10
- English First Peoples (EFP) Literary Studies 10
- English First Peoples (EFP) New Media 10
- English First Peoples (EFP) Spoken Language 10

Note: English 11 or Composition 11 or equivalent is strongly recommended

3. A basic ability to use a computer and the Internet
4. English Language Competency for non-native speakers of English as per the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry Requirements"

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Caring and interested attitude toward older adults and physically challenged persons and be willing to work with these clients and their families to encourage independence

2. Flexibility and maturity are desirable characteristics of an Health Care Assistant.

3. Once accepted into the program, the following will be required before you can enroll in any lab or practicum courses:

-Completed and signed Consent to a Criminal Record Check form
-Completed and signed Health Status Declaration form
-Standard First Aid certificate
-CPR Level C (or equivalent) or CPR-HCP certificate issued within the last two years
-Up-to-date immunization record
-Food Safe Level 1 certificate
-Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certificate
-Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) form

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Volunteer or work experience with older adults and physically challenged persons is recommended.

2. Discussion with a home support worker is recommended.

3. Details on English Language Proficiency tests for non-native English speakers can be found here. 

Admission Advice

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. Please contact Student Services at 250.852.7000 (Kamloops and International) or 1.800.663.9711 (Toll-free within Canada), or email student@tru.ca.

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Health Science: Bachelor's Degree

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