Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Online

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Online cost?

  CAD 25,770 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  As published in the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, Admission Regulations (sections 6-7 cover admission into the online Bachelor of Health Sciences Program via the Interest Progression Route): Admission Requirements The admission requirements stated in sections 1 through 5 pertain to direct entry into the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) program. The outlined requirements are minimum requirements. Preference will be given to applicants with the best overall qualifications. The actual standing required for admission may be higher than the minimum levels stated. Sections 6 through 7 pertain to admission into the online Bachelor of Health Sciences Program via the Interest Progression Route. Students interested in studying in the on-campus BHSc program would normally apply through the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC). Students interested in studying in the online BHSc program may apply through OUAC or through Queen’s Admission Portal. Non-degree students must apply through Queen’s Admission Portal. Academic Requirements Applicants must meet the academic requirements under one of the following categories: 1 Admission from Ontario secondary schools Applicants from the Ontario Secondary School system must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a minimum of four Grade 12 U courses (including ENG4U*, SBI4U, SCH4U, and one of MHF4U or MCV4U) and two additional 4U or 4M courses. * Minimum grade of 80% in ENG4U. 2 Admission from non-Ontario secondary schools 2.1 Admission from Other Canadian Provinces and Territories Applicants from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut must complete university preparatory courses in Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, English*, and Mathematics in addition to meeting the minimum requirements for their province, and must complete their Provincial High School Diploma. Quebec applicants must have a minimum of one academic year in CEGEP beyond the Secondary V diploma. Prerequisite courses in Biology, Chemistry, English*, and Mathematics must be at the CEGEP level. Applicants are encouraged to visit www.queensu.ca/admission for region-specific admission requirements. * Minimum grade of 80% in Grade 12 (or equivalent) English. 2.2 Admission from American school systems Applicants who will be graduating from a university preparatory program will be considered for admission. Applicants may be required to provide either SAT I results (a minimum combined score of 1200 with no less than 5 ... · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English-language test is required if you: completed an IB diploma (completion of SL English B is not sufficient); or lived in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language for the most recent three years prior to beginning university studies; or attended an education institution full-time where the medium of instruction is English for the most recent three years prior to beginning university studies. Waiver requests go to admission@queensu.ca with official documentation; if a test is still required the result must be submitted by March 31. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/admission/applicants/english-proficiency · Deposit: CAD 2500.00 - tuition deposit payable by international undergraduate students on accepting the offer of admission; the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and Letter of Acceptance (LOA) are issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/admission/international-students/study-permit-faq

• Is there a scholarship?

  Yes - international undergraduate applicants are considered automatically, with no separate application, for the Dean's International Award Program: Arts and Science International Admission Award (CAD 5,000 / 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 renewable, 4 years), Commerce International Admission Award (CAD 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000, 4 years), Engineering International Admission Award (CAD 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000, 4 years) and Health Sciences International Admission Award (CAD 10,000 / 15,000, 4 years); awards are renewable for 3 subsequent years while the student stays full-time in the original faculty of admission and are open only to students paying international fees. Also automatic: the Principal's Scholarship (CAD 7,000, top 3% of the competitive admission average for each first-entry program), the Principal's Global Scholars Undergraduate Award (Global Scholars pathway for forcibly displaced students), the Mehran Bibi Sheikh Memorial Entrance Scholarship (CAD 1,500 x2, preference to international students with Pakistani citizenship) and the Killam American Scholarship (CAD 9,000, U.S. citizens/permanent residents). Bachelor of Nursing students are not eligible for the Health Sciences International Admission Award. Source View scholarship page