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Deadlines

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Other deadline details
March 15Fall early application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 15
  • Recommended for course selection, scholarships, residence and parking
  • Program-specific deadlines can be earlier
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March 15Fall early application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic Fall applicants
  • recommended rather than final cutoff
  • March 15
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August 15Fall final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic/international Fall applicants to this degree
  • programme selection exceptions remain separate
  • August 15
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August 15Fall final application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • August 15
  • The application, fee and documents are due by this date unless the program has an earlier deadline
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April 15Spring/Summer final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Applicants to a Spring/Summer intake if offered
  • Nursing and bilingual BSW do not offer this intake
  • April 15
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December 15Winter final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Applicants to a Winter intake if the selected degree/route offers it
  • December 15
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

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Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through U of R admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of R admissionsU of R admissions
  3. Step 3Official high-school transcript
    • Official transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution or government authority. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its document process.
    University of Regina admission documents and transcriptsUniversity of Regina admission documents and transcripts
  4. Step 4$100 undergraduate application fee
    • Published in the Fall 2026 domestic fee schedule. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its fee schedule.
    University of Regina Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee scheduleUniversity of Regina Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee schedule
  5. Step 5Apply to the exact University of Regina degree/faculty route.
  6. Step 6Arrange official academic transcripts and provide the language evidence required for your applicant category.
Applicant pathways
arts: Application Information

Ontario high-school applicants to arts; only named programme exceptions apply

  • If you are currently completing your Grade 12 year you can apply as a high school student. Your application will be assessed for early conditional admission to your program of choice. This allows students who are still in grade 12 to be conditionally admitted using grade 11 and any grade 12 courses they have completed. Students who are granted early conditional admission are still required to meet the final admission requirements for their program/faculty at the time of graduation. Your application will be assessed based on the Early Conditional Admission Requirements listed below, and then after graduation, you will be required to meet the Final Admission Requirements listed below. If you have graduated from high school or completed secondary-level standing, and have not attended any post-secondary institutions, you are also considered a high school student. Your application will be assessed on he FInal Admission Requirement listed below. When applying during the final year of high school, students can provide an interim grade report and a schedule of current/planned courses via email, fax, or mail. This can be sent directly to the Enrolment Services office from the student or guidance counsellor. This interim/unofficial grade report is used for the early conditional admission calculation. Official high school final transcripts must be submitted following graduation and by all those applying who have completed high school. This official document is used for the final admission average calculation. Find information on how to order your official transcripts . Official transcripts must come to the University of Regina directly from the issuing institution (Ministry of Education, school board office, etc.) in your province or country (if other than Canada). English Language Proficiency The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language, unless they are entering the Baccalaureate en education program, in which case they must meet the French language proficiency requirement. Find information on English language proficiency requirements here.
Regina exact arts Ontario final entry and application policy
arts: Final Admission Requirements

Ontario high-school applicants to arts; only named programme exceptions apply

  • English 12U (ENG4U) Two approved 12U or M Math, Science, or Social Science courses One additional approved 12U or M course Students intending to major in Economics will need one of Math of Data Management 12U (MDM4U), or Advanced Functions 12U (MHF4U). Applicants will be admitted as an Arts Qualifying student if they have an admission average between 60.00-69.99%, but have all of the required subjects.
Regina exact arts Ontario final entry and application policy
arts: Additional Information

Ontario high-school applicants to arts; only named programme exceptions apply

  • 70% average required
Regina exact arts Ontario final entry and application policy
kinesiology: Application Information

Ontario high-school applicants to kinesiology; only named programme exceptions apply

  • If you are currently completing your Grade 12 year you can apply as a high school student. Your application will be assessed for early conditional admission to your program of choice. This allows students who are still in grade 12 to be conditionally admitted using grade 11 and any grade 12 courses they have completed. Students who are granted early conditional admission are still required to meet the final admission requirements for their program/faculty at the time of graduation. Your application will be assessed based on the Early Conditional Admission Requirements listed below, and then after graduation, you will be required to meet the Final Admission Requirements listed below. If you have graduated from high school or completed secondary-level standing, and have not attended any post-secondary institutions, you are also considered a high school student. Your application will be assessed on he FInal Admission Requirement listed below. When applying during the final year of high school, students can provide an interim grade report and a schedule of current/planned courses via email, fax, or mail. This can be sent directly to the Enrolment Services office from the student or guidance counsellor. This interim/unofficial grade report is used for the early conditional admission calculation. Official high school final transcripts must be submitted following graduation and by all those applying who have completed high school. This official document is used for the final admission average calculation. Find information on how to order your official transcripts . Official transcripts must come to the University of Regina directly from the issuing institution (Ministry of Education, school board office, etc.) in your province or country (if other than Canada). English Language Proficiency The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language, unless they are entering the Baccalaureate en education program, in which case they must meet the French language proficiency requirement. Find information on English language proficiency requirements here.
Regina exact kinesiology Ontario final entry and application policy
kinesiology: Final Admission Requirements

Ontario high-school applicants to kinesiology; only named programme exceptions apply

  • English 12U (ENG4U) One of Advanced Functions 12U (MHF4U) or Calculus Advanced Functions 12U (MHF4U) or Math of Data Management 12U (MDM4U) One approved 12U or M Math, Science, Language, or Social Science course One additional approved 12U or M course Note: BKin requires Advanced Functions 12U and one of Biology 12U, Chemistry 12U. or Physics 12U
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kinesiology: Additional Information

Ontario high-school applicants to kinesiology; only named programme exceptions apply

  • 70% average required Applicants will be admitted as a Kinesiology Qualifying (BKin or BSRS only) student if they: are missing one subject used for final admission, and/or have an admission average that is between 65-69.99%. Health Studies (Degree, Diploma, Certificate): Health Studies is a joint program between the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies and the Faculty of Arts - applicants must meet the admission requirements for the Faculty of Arts.
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Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum

Majors & specializations

Routes named on this shared programme-area page; they are separate credentials or streams, not necessarily options inside this degree.

Indigenous Health and Well-Being

BHS

Complete Indigenous Health Studies courses and an Indigenous language requirement, with coursework in Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Social Work.

Courses

Codes named in this exact current degree section, including required courses, alternative choices and prerequisite references. This is a scoped menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

  • ENGL 100Critical Reading and Writing I3 credits

    Develops critical reading and composition through literary and non-literary texts and connects reading strategies with writing.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · ENGL 100
  • INDG 100Introduction to Indigenous Studies3 credits
  • KHSR 105Indigenous Health and Sport in Historical Perspective3 credits
  • SOC 214Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada3 credits
  • WGST 207Indigenous Feminisms3 credits
  • BIOL 100Biology I - From Cells to Organisms3 credits
  • BIOL 101Biology II - Organisms in their Environment3 credits
  • BIOL 110Human Anatomy & Physiology l3 credits
  • BIOL 111Human Anatomy & Physiology ll3 credits
  • BIOL 140Human Biology for Non-majors3 credits
  • KIN 162Introductory Anatomy and Physiology for Health3 credits
  • KIN 260Human Anatomy3 credits
  • KIN 261Human Anatomy and Physiology I3 credits
  • KIN 262Human Anatomy and Physiology II3 credits
  • KIN 267Human Physiology I3 credits
  • KIN 268Human Physiology ll3 credits
  • PSYC 101Introductory Psychology: Social, Developmental, and Clinical Focus3 credits
  • PSYC 102Introductory Psychology: Biological and Cognitive Focus3 credits
  • ANTH 100Introduction to Anthropology3 credits
  • SOC 100Introduction to Sociology3 credits
  • WGST 100Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies3 credits
  • KIN 170Core Concepts in Health and Wellness3 credits
  • STAT 100Elementary Statistics for Applications3 credits

    Introduces data summaries, the normal model, statistical inference, hypothesis testing and basic regression.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · STAT 100
  • STAT 160Introductory Statistics3 credits

    Introduces statistical inference and probability through sampling distributions, variance analysis, regression and categorical data.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · STAT 160
  • SOST 201Statistics and Software for the Social Sciences3 credits
  • KHSR 290Research Methods3 credits
  • SOST 203Introduction to Social Research Methods3 credits
  • PSYC 204Research Methods in Psychology3 credits
  • ECON 224Empirical Economics3 credits
  • ECON 321Econometrics3 credits
  • INDG 280Research Issues in Indigenous Studies3 credits
  • INDG 282Methods in Indigenous Community-Based Research3 credits
  • INDG 380Research Methods in Indigenous Studies3 credits
  • SOST 306Applied Methods: Quantitative Approaches3 credits
  • SOST 307Applied Methods: Qualitative Approaches3 credits
  • STAT 200Intermediate Statistics for Applications3 credits

    Extends introductory statistics to categorical inference, multiple regression, two-factor analysis of variance, nonparametric methods and survey sampling.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · STAT 200
  • WGST 305The Practice of Feminist Research: Power and Inequality3 credits
  • INHS 100Introduction to Indigenous Health Studies I3 credits
  • INHS 101Introduction to Indigenous Health Studies II3 credits
  • INHS 200Traditional Indigenous Health Concepts3 credits
  • INHS 210Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Health3 credits
  • INHS 300Community-Based Indigenous Health Research Methods3 credits
  • ANTH 343Medical Anthropology3 credits
  • ECON 253Economic Issues in the Canadian Health Care System3 credits
  • ECON 353Health Economics3 credits
  • KIN 278Introduction to Health Promotion3 credits
  • KIN 370Advanced Health & Exercise Psychology3 credits
  • SOC 222Sociology of Health3 credits
  • SOC 288Sociology of Addiction3 credits
  • PHIL 276Professional Ethics3 credits
  • WGST 301Women and Health: Local and Global3 credits
  • HS 200Understanding Health and Illness3 credits
  • HS 300Health in Canada3 credits
  • HS 301Health Issues3 credits
  • HS 400Health Studies Inquiry3 credits
  • HS 448Fieldwork15 credits
  • HS 450Fieldwork Project6 credits
  • HMH 170Intro Health and Medical Hum3 credits
  • HMH 270Foundations in the Health and Medical Humanities3 credits
  • HMH 360Representing Health in Culture3 credits
  • HMH 370Applications in the Health and Medical Humanities3 credits
  • INHS 250Indigenous Language Concepts of Health3 credits
  • INHS 350Applications of Indigenous Concepts of Health3 credits
  • INHS 450Community Based Traditional Health Practices3 credits
  • KIN 180Lifespan Growth and Motor Development3 credits
  • KIN 378Advanced Health and Wellness Promotion3 credits
  • PSYC 255Biological Foundations of Behaviour3 credits
  • PSYC 333Psychopathology3 credits
  • PSYC 356Human Neuropsychology3 credits
  • SOC 207The "Nature/Nurture" Controversy3 credits
  • SOC 299Sociology of Mental Illness3 credits
  • WGST 202Women and Reproductive Technologies: Ancient and Modern3 credits
  • CS 100Introduction to Computers3 credits

    Introduces computer systems, how algorithms are represented, common applications and the societal effects of computing.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · CS 100
  • BUS 007Business Computer Lab0 credits

    Provides lab practice with spreadsheet, word-processing and presentation software.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · BUS 007
  • ADMN 007Administration Computer Lab0 credits
  • INDG 281Methods and Theory in Documenting Oral Traditions3 credits
  • INSW 377Introduction to Traditional Self-Healing3 credits
  • INSW 417Addictions in First Nations Practice3 credits
  • CRIM 313Mental Health and Substance Abuse3 credits
  • INSW 425Group Work in First Nations' Practice3 credits
  • INSW 478Traditional Counseling3 credits
  • INSW 321Human Growth and Development from Traditional Teachings3 credits
  • INSW 402Indigenous Social Work Practice and Human Sexuality3 credits
  • INSW 403Indigenous Perspectives on Death, Dying, Loss and Grief3 credits
  • INSW 411Indigenous Social Work with Victims of Abuse3 credits
  • INDG 236Indigenous Economic, Environmental, and Geographic Systems3 credits
  • INDG 238Systems of Indigenous Identity, Culture and Society3 credits
  • INDG 358The Roles of Women in Indigenous Societies3 credits
  • INDG 440Strategies for Indigenous Economic Development3 credits
Elective choices
  • 24.0 Eight Open Electives
Study routes

Routes named on this shared programme-area page; they are separate credentials or streams, not necessarily options inside this degree.

  • Certificate in Health Studies
  • Diploma in Health Studies
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
Kinesiology and Health Studies academic advising: Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport, CK 170. This is an academic contact office, not a course room or clinical-placement assignment.University of Regina registrar: faculty-specific academic advising offices

Careers

Career examples

  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Health Care Services Coordinator
  • Community Health Specialist

Career sectors

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  • Community Research Assistant
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Health Studies, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.

Career examples published for this programme area, not measured graduate outcomes for this exact route.

Costs

Fee category

Published tuition

2026–27 · Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 · Per credit hour · CAD

Canadian and permanent residents example · Choose your category

Tuition only$296.25

University of Regina Arts or Kinesiology and Health Studies registration. First Nations University partner charges are separate.

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