<strong>Health Sciences</strong><strong>Health Sciences</strong>

School of
Health Sciences

Advance healthcare through science, technology and precision

Healthcare depends on skilled professionals who use science, technology and evidence to support diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Whether you’re interested in diagnostic imaging, laboratory sciences, emergency care, pharmacy or allied health professions, the School of Health Sciences prepares you to develop the technical expertise and critical thinking needed to make a meaningful impact across today’s healthcare system.

Specialized healthcare facilities


Learn in the Sadlon Centre for Health, Wellness and Sciences using purpose-built laboratories, simulation environments and specialized learning spaces that reflect modern healthcare practice.

Healthcare partnerships


Build your knowledge through partnerships with hospitals, diagnostic imaging centres, laboratories, pharmacies and healthcare organizations that support clinical education.

Expert faculty and applied learning


Learn from experienced healthcare professionals who bring current industry knowledge into the classroom, lab and clinical environment while connecting theory to practice.

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Health sciences brings together diagnostic, laboratory, emergency care and allied health professions that support patients and healthcare teams. Explore programs that prepare you to apply science, technology and practical skills across clinical, laboratory and community healthcare environments.

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

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Use medical imaging technologies to help healthcare teams examine the body, identify health concerns and support informed patient care.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Medical Radiation Technology

LAB AND LIFE SCIENCES

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Apply laboratory science, testing and analysis to support diagnosis, research, patient safety and healthcare decision-making.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology – Health

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technology

EMERGENCY CARE

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Develop the assessment, decision-making and clinical skills needed to provide care in emergency and pre-hospital environments.

Paramedic

Advanced Care Paramedic

ALLIED HEALTH

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Support patient health through specialized services in communication, medication management and vision care.

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Pharmacy Technician

Opticianry

Mental Health – Interprofessional Practice

Learning experience

Health sciences are learned by applying scientific knowledge in real healthcare environments. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop technical skills in specialized labs, work with industry-standard technologies and gain practical experience that prepares you to support patients and healthcare teams with confidence.

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Specialized labs

Build practical skills in specialized diagnostic, laboratory, pharmacy and rehabilitation learning environments using the technologies and equipment found across today’s healthcare system.

Clinical and community experience

Apply your learning through placements and clinical experiences in hospitals, community healthcare organizations and other professional settings where available.

Collaborative healthcare learning

Learn how health professionals work together by developing the communication, collaboration and professional skills that will support your future patient-centred care.

Where could health sciences take you?

Support diagnosis

Support accurate diagnosis and informed treatment through precision, analysis and evidence-based practice.

Help inform patient care:

  • Diagnostic imaging and testing
  • Medical laboratory services
  • Evidence-informed clinical decisions

Advance healthcare

Apply specialized equipment and emerging technologies to support treatment, rehabilitation and evolving approaches to healthcare.

Apply science and technology to patient care:

  • Pharmacy and medical services
  • Rehabilitation and theraputic suport
  • Specialized healthcare technologies

Collaborative care

Work alongside physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Contribute as part of a healthcare team

  • Hospitals and clinical settings
  • Community healthcare organizations
  • Interprofessional care environments

Join a community connected by science and patient care


Health Sciences students bring different interests and expertise to a shared healthcare community. Whether you’re pursuing diagnostic imaging, laboratory sciences, emergency care or allied health, you’ll learn alongside classmates who value collaboration, precision and compassionate care.

Students also have opportunities to represent Georgian beyond the classroom through activities such as professional conferences, live demonstrations and community events, building confidence while sharing their knowledge with the broader healthcare community.

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Connected through the Faculty of Arts, Engineering, Technology and Skilled Trades

The School of Health Sciences is part of the Faculty of Health, Wellness and Sciences. You’ll learn alongside future nurses, rehabilitation professionals, oral health practitioners, veterinary professionals and wellness specialists, creating opportunities to understand how collaborative healthcare teams improve patient care and community wellbeing.

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Related Areas of Interest

Health sciences connect with many areas of healthcare beyond technical practice. If you’re interested in expanding your impact across the healthcare system, these related Areas of Interest may also be of interest to you.

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Nursing and Patient Care

Discover pathways in compassionate patient care.

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Rehab and Physical Health

Find pathways in rehabilitation and physical health.

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Mental Health and Addictions

Consider careers in mental health and additions.

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