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Bachelor of Health Science

This degree program is designed to provide Health Care professionals from a range of fields with the opportunity to develop their career path in a flexible manner that meets their lifestyle needs and a direction that supports their long-term career goals.


The Bachelor of Health Science degree program offered through TRU-OL is intended to:

  • Allow maximum credit recognition for Health Care diplomas.
  • Allow individuals to gain maximum recognition for previously earned credits that are unrelated to their Health Care diplomas.
  • Allow working Health Care professionals the opportunity to broaden their education and enhance their skills, knowledge, career options and academic credentials without having to leave the workforce for an extended period.
  • Provide the academic foundation required for select graduate level programs.*

*Students who are planning on applying to a post-graduate degree are responsible for ensuring that their TRU-OL degree will meet the specific requirements of the school and post-graduate program.


Normally, graduates from a:

  • Two-year, four semester diploma program are granted up to 60 credits.
  • Full two-year, six semester, diploma program are granted up to 75 credits.
  • Three-year, six to seven semester, diploma program are granted up to 90 credits.

Graduates from the following diploma programs have enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science program:

  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Paramedics
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Medical Radiology
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Massage Therapy
  • Occupational/Physiotherapists Assistants
  • And more

Admission Requirements

Entrance into the Bachelor of Health Science program requires a minimum of a two-year diploma in Health Care from a recognized program and institution. Exceptions may be considered for concentrated programs.

Students who plan to complete a credential through TRU-OL must complete and submit a Program Admission/Transfer Credit form. Applicants are required to provide official documentation showing their full post-secondary academic history.

Residency Requirements

Residency requirements for this program is 15 credits. The term 'residency' refers to of TRU distance or campus-based courses, specifically completion of two health issues (HLTH) courses delivered by TRU-OL including either HLTH 3101, 4011 or 4021 or equivalent and one upper-level research course, TRU-OL Consortium Partner courses or TRU-PLAR credits.

Degree Requirements

120 credits (minimum of 45 upper-level credits), with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, are required.

A maximum of 30 upper-level credits may be granted as block transfer from any Health Care diploma.

Required Electives

The number of elective credits required depends on the number of credits awarded for the diploma program.

A minimum of 15 credits of required coursework must be academic electives,** of which a minimum of six of these credits must be upper-level. All electives must be selected in consultation with a TRU-OL program advisor to ensure they are appropriate for the program and/or to meet future educational goals.

Exemptions without credit may be granted for appropriate courses taken within the diploma program (excluding courses needed to fulfill the residency requirements). This may increase the number of elective credits required for degree completion.

**Academic electives must normally be deemed applicable to this degree are courses and are not considered as professional development, applied studies or advanced training. Credit for Anesthesia (ANES), Polysomnography (POLY), Respiratory Therapy (RESP) and Health (HLTH) courses are limited because some are considered non-academic.

Specific Lower-Level Requirements

6 credits in first-year English (university-level composition and literature, e.g., TRU-OL's ENGL 1001, 1011 or 1101) if not part of the block transfer from a diploma program.

3 credits in introductory statistics

3 credits in humanities (other than English)

Students who have English as a second language may be required to submit proof of their proficiency in English (e.g., TOEFL test results)

3 credits in research methods (HLTH 3501 or approved upper-level equivalency)

6 credits in HLTH 3101, 4011 or 4021 must be taken through TRU-OL


Students are responsible for consulting with their TRU-OL program advisor to ensure that courses selected are appropriate for the program of study or to meet future educational goals. Students require a Letter of Permission before registering in a course (not listed on the website) at any other post-secondary institution to complete the credential. Students who proceed without approval may find that a particular course does not meet requirements and may be subject to transfer credit assessment fees.

Email Student Services for more information.