Health sciences and kinesiology: every university, ranked
Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts) at Simon Fraser University
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Health Sciences · Burnaby campus
What average do you need for SFU Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts)?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. SFU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
SFU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG3U English (Grade 11)
- MCF3M Functions and Applications or MCR3U Functions (Grade 11)
- One of SBI3U Biology, SCH3U Chemistry, SVN3M Environmental Science or SPH3U Physics (Grade 11)
- ENG4U English (minimum 70%)
- SBI4U Biology
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Optional
- Diverse Qualifications Admission profile and reference letter (optional; only if your grades do not show your full potential)Due 28 February 2027
How much does SFU Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts) cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,600 first year
- Student fees
- $1,100 to $1,400 first year
- Residence and meals
- $15,000 first yearFirst year
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 British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does SFU Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical StudiesUNBC, British Columbia | Competitive entry, minimum 70% average | $6,231 |
| Community and Population Health: Aboriginal and Rural HealthUNBC, British Columbia | Competitive entry, minimum 70% average | $6,231 |
| Dental HygieneUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Food, Nutrition, and HealthUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Health and Exercise SciencesUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Health Information ScienceUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| KinesiologyUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 92% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Addictions CounsellingULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab) (sfu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab) (sfu.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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