About Health Science in Mount Royal University
Increasing demand for health care nation-wide is expected to create many opportunities in fields related to health care innovation and delivery. Mount Royal's Bachelor of Science-Health Science prepares graduates to participate in this rapidly growing sector by providing them with a solid understanding of human physiology, anatomy and cellular processes.
Career Choices
Health Science graduates will be well prepared for further study in health-related professions including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, and physical therapy. This degree also prepares graduates for entry-level employment in fields including, but not limited to health care, medical research, and product development in the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Other opportunities exist within the life sciences sector for employment in more business-oriented roles, such as product development, regulatory affairs, quality control, sales and marketing.
Rapid innovation and ever-expanding access to information increases the demand for knowledgeable people who are able to interpret and communicate information about life sciences for other professions and the general public. Thus, there is a need for journalists, lawyers, teachers, bioethics specialists, business executives, politicians, and policy analysts who have a solid background in the life sciences. Health Science graduates will discover a variety of innovative ways in which to combine their life science education with other areas of expertise.
Highly skilled
As a graduate of this program, you will gain knowledge and skills directly related to the study of health science. As well, you will be able to:
- understand scientific thought and the scientific method
- critically evaluate and assess scientific studies
- work in a modern biological sciences lab
- collect, interpret and evaluate data and observations
- read, understand and present information in a variety of formats
- be creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions
- contribute to a team in scientific settings
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 (min. 5.0 on each band).
- TOEFL : 83 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
- PTE : 58 (min. 55 in each area)
Mount Royal University Highlights
| Institution type |
Public |
| Location |
Calgary, Alberta |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1910 |
| Program Type |
Bachelor’s, certificate, diploma, transfer, CSL |
| No. of students |
14,562 |
| No. of campuses |
1 |
| On campus accommodation |
Available |
| Intake seasons |
Fall, Spring and winter |
| Cost of attendance |
CAD 35,900 |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships |
Mount Royal University International Students - Program Tuition/Costs
International applicants are responsible for all program and living costs while studying at Mount Royal University.
Here are the estimated costs you can expect:
| Estimated Expenses * |
Living on Campus |
| Tuition/fees for International Students ** |
$22,460 - $24,250 |
| Books/Supplies |
$1,500 |
| Residence/Rent |
$6,000 |
| Transportation |
Calgary Transit U-Pass included in tuition and fees |
| Living Expenses and Spending Money |
$6,500 |
| TOTAL |
$36,450 - $38,250 Canadian Dollars |
