- Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Health Science for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- School of Health Sciences is a nationally accredited school that offers a Bachelor of Health Science in 4 professional disciplines that are:
- Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Radiological Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- It also offers Medical Laboratory Technology in the Post Diploma program.
- Students have to select the courses from the above disciplines, depend on the discipline that students are studying.
- Each discipline focuses on the theory behind the respective profession and applying that knowledge to the clinical setting.
- During the 8-week summer clinical practicum, students put the knowledge learned in the classroom to real-life use in the hospital setting.
- Students get opportunities to study some sample courses such as:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles and Instrumentation of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
- Adaption Radiography
- The professors are known for their leading research in a diverse range of health topics. Students have the opportunity to learn from renowned researchers and conduct their own research projects.
- The Faculty of Health is one of the largest faculties at Dalhousie, comprised of eight schools, one college, and one program, more than 200 faculty members and 80 staff members.
- It offers unparalleled opportunities for interprofessional education, ensuring all students graduate with experience working as part of a collaborative health team.
- Job opportunities after Bachelor of Heath Science are Medical Sonographer, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, etc and the average salary goes up to 47,000 USD.