Health Sciences

Queen’s University

Health and Nutrition: blue ink subject illustration

4 / 3 years
Duration (years)
4 years Honours · 3 years General
Queen’s BHSc core, option and elective curriculum
Optional paid QUIP internship
Work experience
QUIP is a paid, full-time 12–16-month internship. Eligible students can start after second or third year with a GPA of at least 1.90 and return to Queen’s to finish their degree.
Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program terms and eligibility
~Mid 90s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Mid 90s. 2027/28. Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route QH. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.
Queen's university-supplied OUInfo: Health Sciences, Ontario entry 2027/28

Deadlines

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UEnglish80% min.
SBI4UBiology
SCH4UChemistry
MHF4U / MCV4UOne of Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall / Winter

September 2027 first-year full-time entry through OUAC code QH. Queen’s also advertised a separate January 2027 intake for this degree.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic results and final official transcripts
- Current Ontario high school results must be submitted through OUAC. Other applicants follow their To-Do List. To clear an offer's conditions, final official transcripts must arrive directly from the school, governing body or test centre.
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Step 4Certified translations if records are not English or French
- Submit the original-language official transcript and a copy accompanied by a translation certified through one of Queen's listed authorities.
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Step 5Apply through OUAC and submit the academic records and other required documents listed in SOLUS.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Complete the required Kira Talent supplementary application: one written response and one video response.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Health Sciences: Prerequisites

Ontario high-school applicants entering Health Sciences (QH) in 2027/28. Applies only to the named entry route; later major declaration is separate.

ENG4U with a minimum mark of 80%
SBI4U
SCH4U
MHF4U or MCV4U
2 additional 4U/M courses

Health Sciences: Additional Admission Criteria

Ontario high-school applicants entering Health Sciences (QH) in 2027/28. Applies only to the named entry route; later major declaration is separate.

A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply.

Health Sciences: Basic Requirements for Admission

Ontario high-school applicants entering Health Sciences (QH) in 2027/28. Applies only to the named entry route; later major declaration is separate.

The OSSD and six 4U/M courses, including English 4U, are required. Please review the specific program requirements for more details, as some programs require additional courses at the U-level. Average calculation is based on prerequisite subjects, plus the next best 4U/M courses, for a total of 6 courses.
Note:
Students in francophone schools may offer EAE4U or FRA4U in place of ENG4U.
The Engineering admission average is calculated using only the 5 prerequisite courses.
A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information we use when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen’s has a unique To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can see their To Do List (and the due dates) on their SOLUS Student Centre. We will send students SOLUS access information after they apply.

Health Sciences: Timing and Process for Admission Decisions

Ontario high-school applicants entering Health Sciences (QH) in 2027/28. Applies only to the named entry route; later major declaration is separate.

Admission decisions will be made once all required documentation is submitted to Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment. March 31 is the deadline to submit all documents including English test scores and transcripts for students studying outside of Ontario (not including the Supplementary Application). Queen's receives Ontario high school grades from the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) by April 30.
Admission decisions will be made on an ongoing basis from early November to mid-May. Ontario high school students are required to respond to offers of admission by June 1.

Required Ontario applicant steps

Ontario high school applicants

Complete the mandatory supplementary application.

Required supplementary application

On-campus BHSc applicants; the fully online programme is excluded.

Complete one written response and one video response in Kira Talent.
Use the programme instructions and required items in the personalized SOLUS To Do List.

Required Kira response package and route scope

First-year full-time applicants to this Queen's programme for Fall 2027; on-campus Health Sciences only, not the online degree

Complete one written response and one video response through Kira Talent.
This mandatory first-year package does not apply to Nursing Advanced Standing Track or the online Health Sciences degree.

Full IB Diploma requirements

Queen's published full IB Diploma admission route; Ontario OSSD requirements are listed separately above

Full diploma: six passing subjects, three at HL, no subject below 3, and at least 28 points excluding bonus points.
Required subjects: English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics; English requires at least 5 in predicted/final results.
Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not accepted.
The supplementary application is required.
These are minimum conditions; competitive results are also required.

First-Generation access pathway

Applicants whose parents/guardians have not attained postsecondary education and who are registered with an affiliated community partner

The first-generation pathway provides OUAC/application, academic, financial and individual advising support. Siblings do not disqualify first-generation status under this published definition. Affiliated community-partner registration is required.
This is access support; it does not waive the chosen programme’s academic or supplemental requirements or promise admission.

Indigenous first-entry admission pathway

Indigenous applicants to a first-year, full-time, first-entry undergraduate degree

Apply through OUAC and self-identify Indigenous ancestry. Meet the programme’s general conditions and admission deadlines, including any applicable supplementary essay, audition or portfolio.
Submit a separate letter to the Indigenous Community Liaison requesting pathway consideration and providing evidence of Indigenous ancestry. Assessment considers the complete application’s academic preparedness and potential; no automatic offer is promised.

QBridge English-language pathway

Applicants academically competitive for a Queen’s undergraduate degree who do not meet the English-proficiency admission standard

The Ontario admission page identifies QBridge as an English-language pathway preparing eligible applicants for Queen’s undergraduate study. Exact QBridge entry, progression and degree-programme availability require the linked School of English assessment; no universal direct-entry language exemption is inferred.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Year 1: Core Courses: 18 Units Required.
Year 1: Option Courses: Choose 6.0 units from the following list.
Year 2: Core Courses: 18.0 Units Required.
Year 2: Option Courses: Choose 6.0 units from the following list:.
Year 3: Core Courses: 15.0 Units Required.
Year 3: Option Courses: Choose 9.0 units from the following list:.
Year 4: Core Courses: 6.0 Units Required.
Year 4: Option Courses: Complete a total of 18.0 Units from the following 3 lists..
BHSc Honours requires 120.0 units, including 96.0 Plan units. The General degree requires 90.0 units, including 72.0 Plan units.

References

Required courses and electives

Year 1: Electives: 6.0 Units.
Year 2: Electives: 6.0 Units.
Year 3: Electives: 6.0 Units.
Year 4: Electives: 6.0 Units.

References

Work and practical requirements

For BHSc Professional Internship, HSCI internship courses are taken in addition to the core, option and elective courses of the degree.

References

Program facts

Entering average~Mid 90s

Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route QH. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.

InternshipOptional paid QUIP internship

Co-op or internship option available. The listing does not guarantee a position or establish paid status, term length or individual eligibility.

QUIP is a paid, full-time 12–16-month internship. Eligible students can start after second or third year with a GPA of at least 1.90 and return to Queen’s to finish their degree.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

QH is the on-campus direct-entry BHSc route. Queen’s separately admits to its online BHSc. The General degree follows the first three years of the curriculum.

Anatomical Basis of Health and Disease

BHSc

Explore human anatomy in the context of health and disease.

Published requirements

Courses

September 2022-onward BHSc year menus, including core and option courses. Course alternatives with ambiguous combined titles are not converted into invented individual entries.

Year 1: core and option menu16 listed

Actual published year allocation. Options are choices; the 3-year General degree ends after Year 3. Core courses are required; option courses are choices. Year 1 also includes 6 elective units.

ANAT 100Anatomy of the Human Body3 credits
Explore the structure and functional relationships of human body systems.
First-year core course.
GLPH 171Social and Physical Determinants of Health and Disease3 credits
Examine how social and environmental conditions shape individual and population health.
First-year core course.
HSCI 190Introduction to Statistics for the Health Sciences3 credits
Apply statistical concepts and techniques to health-sciences research.
First-year core course.
IDIS 173History and Philosophy of Health and Healthcare3 credits
Explore the history, philosophy and contemporary controversies of health sciences.
First-year core course.
PHAR 100Introductory Pharmacology3 credits
Explore pharmacology, toxicology and common drugs used in society.
First-year core course.
PHGY 170Human Cell Physiology3 credits
Study human-cell structure, function, metabolism and connections with disease.
First-year core course.
IDIS 199The Science of Mental Health, Well-being, and Resiliency3 credits
Explore evidence on mental health, well-being and resilience in emerging adults.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.
PATH 120Understanding Human Disease in the 21st Century3 credits
Explore disease mechanisms and management through human-disease examples.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.
BIOL 102Introductory Biology of Cells3 credits
Explore biochemistry, genetics, cell biology and metabolic pathways.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.
BIOL 103Introductory Biology of Organisms3 credits
Explore organism function, evolution and ecology.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.
CHEM 112General Chemistry6 credits
Explore structure, bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics and organic chemistry.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.
CHEM 113General Chemistry I3 credits
Atomic structure, bonding, condensed phases and thermodynamics, with a virtual laboratory.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.
CHEM 114General Chemistry II3 credits
Equilibria, acids and bases, reaction kinetics and electrochemistry, with a virtual laboratory.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.
PSYC 100Psychology (or PSYC 101 or PSYC 102 or PSYC 103)6 credits
Survey cognition, biological psychology, development, individual differences and social and clinical psychology.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options. This description and 6-unit value refer to PSYC 100 only, not the separately named alternative psychology courses.
WRIT 120Fundamentals of Effective Writing3 credits
Plan, draft and revise writing for professional and academic audiences.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.
WRIT 125Fundamentals of Academic Essay Writing3 credits
Practice academic essay organization, clear style and grammatical accuracy.
First-year option menu; choose 6 units from the published options.

Year 2: core and option menu15 listed

Actual published year allocation. Options are choices; the 3-year General degree ends after Year 3.

BCHM 270Biochemical Basis of Health and Disease3 credits
Apply biochemistry to human physiology, health and metabolic disease.
GLPH 271Global and Population Health3 credits
Explore population and global health through partnerships, advocacy and resource sharing.
HSCI 270Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology3 credits
Evaluate research questions, study designs, data quality and research ethics.
PHGY 215Principles of Mammalian Physiology I3 credits
Explore normal neural, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular physiology.
PHGY 216Principles of Mammalian Physiology II3 credits
Study respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine/reproductive physiology.
BCHM 218Molecular Biology3 credits
Study gene replication, expression and methods for manipulating genetic material.
CHEM 281General Organic Chemistry I3 credits
Organic bonding, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms for biological and life-science students.
CHEM 282General Organic Chemistry II3 credits
Organic reactions and biomolecules, with experience in elementary organic synthesis.
CHEM 285General Organic Chemistry II3 credits
Organic reactions and biomolecules, with a virtual synthesis laboratory.
GLPH 281Racism and Health in Canada3 credits
Examine racism's effects on health and communities in Canada.
HLTH 230Fundamentals of Human Nutrition3 credits
Nutrient metabolism, energy needs and the health effects of deficiencies and excesses.
IDIS 280Interprofessional Approaches in Healthcare3 credits
Develop communication, teamwork and collaboration across health professions.
MICR 270Infection, Immunity, Inflammation** OR MICR 271 /3.0 Introduction to Microbiology** OR MICR 221 /3.0 Fundamental Microbiology3 credits
Explore immune responses to infection, autoimmune disease and cancer.
MICR 290Antibiotic Resistance Lab3 credits
Investigate bacterial antibiotic resistance through a laboratory research project.
PHGY 290Investigation of Human Physiological Responses3 credits
Investigate human physiological responses through collaborative laboratory experiments.

Year 3: core and option menu30 listed

Actual published year allocation. Options are choices; the 3-year General degree ends after Year 3.

BCHM 370Genetics and Genomics3 credits
Use genomics to investigate traits, disease and drug-treatment outcomes.
IDIS 373Health Ethics, Law, and Policy3 credits
Examine ethical, legal and regulatory questions in health care.
PATH 310Introduction to Pathology and Molecular Medicine3 credits
Examine diseases through pathology, molecular biology and biochemistry.
PHAR 370Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Therapeutics3 credits
Apply fundamental pharmacology principles to clinical therapeutics.
REPD 372Reproduction and Development3 credits
Explore human reproduction from gamete development through pregnancy and birth.
ANAT 309Functional Histology3 credits
Study the structure of basic mammalian tissues.
ANAT 312Functional Neuroanatomy3 credits
Explore nervous-system structure and function through laboratories and brain dissection.
ANAT 391Introduction to Cadaveric Dissection3 credits
Learn human cadaveric dissection through collaborative and inquiry-based work.
BCHM 311General Biochemistry Laboratory3 credits
Practise fundamental biochemical-research techniques through laboratory experiments.
BCHM 315Proteins and Enzymes3 credits
Study proteins, enzymes and protein engineering.
BCHM 320Applications of Synthetic Biology3 credits
Design biological parts and explore synthetic-biology applications and ethics.
CANC 380Evolutionary Biology of Cancer3 credits
Study cancer evolution and interactions between tumours and their environment.
EPID 301Principles of Epidemiology3 credits
Population health research methods and descriptive, observational and experimental study designs.
GLPH 385Biohacking and Gerontechnology3 credits
Explore technologies that support aging and approaches to anti-aging.
HSCI 383Advanced Research Methodologies3 credits
Develop health-research proposals using quantitative and qualitative approaches.
IDIS 383Designing Your Life After Queen's3 credits
Use design thinking to explore life and career plans after university.
LISC 300The Process of Discovery in the Biomedical Sciences3 credits
Work in teams to investigate life-sciences controversies and communicate findings.
LISC 387Sex Differences in Health and Disease3 credits
Investigate sex and gender differences in disease and immune responses.
LISC 390Integrative Laboratory Studies3 credits
Use a disease model to practise experimental methods and scientific communication.
LISC 391Integrated Life Sciences Laboratory3 credits
Develop laboratory skills in cardiorespiratory science and neuroscience.
MICR 320Microbes in Health and Disease3 credits
Examine the human microbiome, pathogens and host responses.
MICR 386Fundamentals of Immunology in Health and Disease3 credits
Apply immunology principles to human health and disease.
NSCI 303Introduction to Neuroimaging3 credits
Explore neuroimaging methods, research design and data analysis.
NSCI 323Foundational Neuroscience3 credits
Study cellular neuroscience, neural information processing and disease mechanisms.
NSCI 324Systems Neuroscience3 credits
Examine neurons and circuits underlying behaviour and cognitive function.
NSCI 325The Science of Psychedelics3 credits
Investigate psychedelics' mechanisms, cultural history and therapeutic applications.
PATH 381Clinical Biochemistry3 credits
Apply clinical-biochemistry laboratory principles to practical medical problems.
PHAR 380Toxicological Inquiry3 credits
Investigate toxicity associated with pharmaceuticals and environmental exposures.
PHGY 350Pathophysiology3 credits
Examine functional changes in cells, tissues and organs during disease.
PHGY 355Biomedical Respiratory Physiology3 credits
Apply lung physiology to pulmonary health and disease.

Year 4: core and option menu42 listed

Actual published year allocation. Options are choices; the 3-year General degree ends after Year 3.

GLPH 471Advanced Global and Population Health3 credits
Apply global and population-health concepts through advanced topics and experiential learning.
REPD 473Developmental Origins of Health and Disease3 credits
Examine how early-life conditions influence health later in life.
ANAT 409Selected Topics in Histology3 credits
Investigate selected tissues and organs through histology and cell biology.
ANAT 471Human Embryology3 credits
Explore human embryonic development and developmental abnormalities.
BCHM 482Proteomics and Metabolomics3 credits
Explore proteomics, metabolomics and systems-biology applications.
CANC 440Cancer Biology and Therapeutics3 credits
Discuss current research and theories about cancer biology and treatment.
CRSS 453Principles of Cardiorespiratory Sciences I3 credits
Investigate cardiorespiratory function and disease at cellular and clinical levels.
CRSS 454Cardiovascular Sciences3 credits
Study cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and circulatory control.
CRSS 456Molecular and Cellular Basis of Cardiovascular Disease3 credits
Explore molecular mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
DDHT 459Principles of Drug Discovery3 credits
Study early drug discovery, design, synthesis and efficacy testing.
DDHT 460Principles of Drug Development3 credits
Explore drug delivery, toxicology, clinical trials and regulatory approval.
EPID 401Biostatistical Data Analysis3 credits
Analyze life-science data with statistical software, regression and hypothesis tests.
LISC 400Neuro-Immune Interactions in Health and Disease3 credits
Investigate cellular and molecular neuro-immune interactions in teams.
LISC 426Current Concepts in Sensorimotor Neuroscience3 credits
Explore perception, action selection and motor control through systems neuroscience.
MICR 451Selected Topics in Viral Pathogenesis3 credits
Study viral replication, virus-host interactions and mechanisms of pathogenesis.
MICR 452Viral Infection and Immunity3 credits
Examine viral pathogenesis and immune responses in contemporary virology.
MICR 461Advanced Immunology3 credits
Investigate current topics in immunology and related research.
MICR 483Advanced Topics in Infectious Diseases3 credits
Study infectious-disease transmission, control, antimicrobial therapy and resistance.
MICR 484Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses3 credits
Examine zoonotic diseases and their importance for global health.
NSCI 401Introduction to Theoretical Neuroscience3 credits
Explore theoretical models of brain function and cognition.
NSCI 422Cellular and Molecular Neurosciences3 credits
Investigate cellular and molecular neural mechanisms through collaborative teaching.
NSCI 424Neurodegeneration & Brain Health3 credits
Study molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration and brain resilience.
NSCI 429Disorders of the Neurosystem3 credits
Explore neurological disorders through clinical expertise and research discussion.
NSCI 433Cellular Elements of the Nervous System3 credits
Examine normal and abnormal cellular function in the nervous system.
NSCI 444Controversies in Neuroscience3 credits
Discuss neuroscience issues affecting society, including personhood and end-of-life questions.
NSCI 483Neurobiology of Learning and Memory3 credits
Explore brain systems involved in learning, memory and related disorders.
PATH 411Applied Data Science in Molecular Medicine3 credits
Analyse molecular-medicine datasets using statistics and machine learning.
PATH 425Current Topics in Human Genetics3 credits
Explore genetic variation and its role in disease and human diversity.
PATH 430Molecular Basis of Disease3 credits
Investigate genetic, biochemical and physiological mechanisms of human disease.
PHAR 416Xenobiotic Disposition and Toxicity3 credits
Examine chemical disposition, toxic mechanisms and effects on organ systems.
PHAR 480Drug Discovery and Development3 credits
Trace drug discovery, development and transition to generic or over-the-counter medicines.
PHGY 424Ion Channels of Excitable Cells3 credits
Explore ion-channel structure, membrane biophysics and electrophysiology.
GLPH 482Foundations of Humanitarian Health Emergencies3 credits
Examine humanitarian emergencies through health assessment, response and evaluation.
GLPH 487One World, One Health: The Global Link Between Human, Animal, and Environmental Health3 credits
Explore the connections between human, animal and environmental health.
GLPH 488Global Oncology: Cancer Care, Policy, Research, and Education3 credits
Examine cancer care, research and policy in global and resource-limited settings.
GLPH 493Global Health Practice3 credits
Apply global-health concepts through an approved community service-learning placement.
HSCI 483Applied Qualitative Methods For Health Research3 credits
Design and begin qualitative research on health and health-care issues.
IDIS 480Advanced Interprofessional Approaches in Healthcare3 credits
Apply advanced teamwork and interprofessional competencies in health care.
IDIS 483Applied Health Ethics: Clinical, Organizational, and Research Perspectives3 credits
Apply ethical reasoning to clinical, organizational and research challenges.
ANAT 599Research Inquiry in Anatomy6 credits
Conduct collaborative anatomical research and produce a manuscript and dissected specimen.
DISC 598Discovery Lab Research Projects for Team-Based Experiential Learning6 credits
Develop an interdisciplinary research project in a team with supervisor guidance.
Paired option with DISC 599. Each course is 6 units; the pair spans two terms.
DISC 599Discovery Lab Research Projects for Team-Based Experiential Learning6 credits
Develop an interdisciplinary research project in a team with supervisor guidance.
Paired option with DISC 598; supervisor acceptance is required.

Elective choices

Each year includes 6 elective units. Arts and Science courses and listed options may count as electives.
Year 4 requires 18 option units, with minimum list-specific selections.

Study routes

QH is the on-campus direct-entry BHSc route. Queen’s separately admits to its online BHSc. The General degree follows the first three years of the curriculum.

4-year Honours, on campus or online
3-year General degree

Study locations

Published academic-unit location: The Bachelor of Health Sciences Office is in Botterell Hall, room 815, at 18 Stuart Street. This is a programme contact office; individual course rooms are separate, and the office address does not require online students to attend campus.Queens: named healthsci academic-unit location