Other Professional Programs ‑ HÂþ»
Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree programÌýprepares studentsÌýto become Registered Nurses (RNs)Ìýlocally, nationally and abroad.ÌýÌý
HÂþ»â€™s School of NursingÌýbaccalaureate degreeÌýoffers students the opportunity to complete this degree in three calendar years as Direct Entry student or two calendar years as an Advanced Standing student. Contact theÌýRegistrar's OfficeÌýfor more details.
Students can earn their degree at ourÌýHalifaxÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýYarmouth, Nova ScotiaÌý±ô´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²õ.Ìý
Residents ofÌýNunavutÌýcan enroll in ourÌýBScN (Arctic Nursing)Ìýprogram, offered in collaboration withÌýNunavut Arctic College.
For more information, visit the HÂþ» Nursing site.
Physiotherapy
The MSc (Physiotherapy) degree provides education and preparation for clinical practice as a physiotherapist; completion of the program prepares students for the licensing exams necessary to practice physiotherapy.Ìý
The MSc Physiotherapy, entry to practice degree, is an intensive program completed overÌý24 months. To apply, applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average ofÌý3.3.
Please visit HÂþ»'s Physiotherapy website for more information.
Occupational Therapy
MSc(OT) – Entry Level Program
Occupational therapy focuses on helping people overcome challenges they face due to an injury, illness or environmental barrier. Occupational therapists are trained to help people improve their quality of life by assisting them in regaining or developing skills and abilities so that they can continue to participate in their everyday activities.ÌýÌý
TheÌýMSc(OT) - Entry Level program is designed for individuals who will haveÌýcompleted a four-year bachelor’s degreeÌýfrom a recognized academic institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
For more information, please visit HÂþ»'s School of Occupational Therapy website.
Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health at HÂþ» offers a Bachelor of Health Sciences in: Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiological Technology, and Respiratory Therapy, as well as a post-diploma BHSc in Medical Laboratory Technology.
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