Health sciences and kinesiology: every university, ranked
Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology) at Dalhousie University
BHSc (Bachelor of Health Sciences) · School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health · Halifax campus
What average do you need for Dalhousie Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology)?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Dalhousie works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
Dalhousie's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- SPH4U Physics
- SCH4U Chemistry
- One of
- ENG4U English or ETS4U Studies in Literature or NBEU4U Contemporary Aboriginal Voices (code as Dalhousie prints it) or EAE4U Anglais
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management or MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Apply by the program deadlineDue 15 February 2027
- Required
- Letter of intent (non-academic requirement, 'will account for 20% of your overall total application score'), attached in the Application Portal
How much does Dalhousie Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology) cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $10,500 first year, $42,100 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 to $2,000 first year, $5,000 to $7,900 in all
- Residence and meals
- $15,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Halifax, $914 a month
What do health sciences and kinesiology graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Nova Scotia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Dalhousie Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PhysiotherapistGet people moving again after injury, surgery and illness. A tough master's to get into, then steady work everywhere.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- KinesiologistMovement, exercise and rehab science. A popular 4-year degree that opens doors, often to more school.$67kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Occupational TherapistHelp people do the everyday things illness or injury took away: dressing, driving, working, living at home.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health sciences and kinesiology?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| KinesiologyAcadia, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,986 |
| Nutrition and DieteticsAcadia, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,986 |
| Addictions CounsellingULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Applied Health SciencesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Applied Human NutritionGuelph, Ontario | 75-80% | $6,213 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé en nutrition et diététiqueOttawa, Ontario | 73% minimum | $6,210 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé sciences de l'activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé ErgothérapieOttawa, Ontario | 85% minimum | $6,210 |
| Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Health StudiesMount Allison, New Brunswick | No published admission average; 65% minimum in each course counted | $11,350 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; cdn.dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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