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Bachelor of Science in Health Studies - Pre-Clinical Specialization (Co-op Optional) University of Waterloo, Canada

CAD 50000

Annual Tuition Fee

*Subject to change and other fees

CAD 256

Application Fee

48 months

Duration

6.5

IELTS

TOEFL

80%

Min GPA

Program Overview

As a Waterloo Health Studies student you'll be working with world-class professors that are making a difference in health in Canada and worldwide.

Health Studies is shifting the focus of traditional health
At the University of Waterloo, you'll study human health in a non-traditional way. Rather than a focus on treatments after diagnosis, we have a larger vision: to find strategies for preventing disease, promoting health, and improving health care services to make them more integrated and responsive.

Be prepared to tackle health challenges and look for the keys to transforming the health of individuals, communities, and health care systems in Canada and around the world.

Pre-Clinical Specialization
A specialization provides a secondary area of study in addition to your major. It is an academic plan that offers an area of concentration and provides depth to a student's primary area of study. Specializations are only available to students within their primary department.

If you are considering a future in medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, or another health-related profession, the Pre-Clinical Specialization can provide you with the preparation you need.

This specialization offers a unique blend of courses in the behavioural and health sciences. You’ll be able to take the courses you need for admission to professional schools, while leaving the door option to other interesting careers in health.

Experiential learning: co-op or regular
As a Health Studies student, you have two great ways to study - co-op or regular. Regardless of which path you choose, you’ll take the same academic courses, learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and have the support of friendly, helpful staff.

Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90 - Score in Speaking & Writing - 25
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 63 - Score in Speaking & Writing - 65
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0 Minimum Literacy - 125.0 Minimum Production - 125.0

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, students must have Grade 12/High school diploma or equivalent including these required courses:
- Standard XII Chemistry, Standard XII Biology, Standard XII Mathematics (or Standard XII Applied Mathematics) and Standard XII English, minimum final grade of 70% in each.

6.5 IELTS Score

90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score

63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score

120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score

80% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

50000

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 256

Application Fee
(CAD)

22985 _{Per year}

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

New! $10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship

International fee-paying students admitted to full-time, first-year degree studies starting in September 2026 will receive $10,000 for their first-year studies. No application is required.

Who is eligible for the International Student Entrance Scholarship?

International fee-paying students admitted to a full-time, first-year degree program at Waterloo starting in September 2026. This includes students applying from CEGEP.

The scholarship is not available to the following students.

Medical Sciences (Waterloo) and Doctor of Medicine (St. George's University) students
Bachelor of Social Work, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Pharmacy students
Transfer students admitted with transfer credits.
Students who deferred their admission from September 2025 to September 2026.
Students enrolled in a 2+2 and other similar x+y programs.

Additional scholarships for international students

You can be eligible for

the $10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship,
Waterloo's President's and Merit scholarships,
scholarships in the following chart, as well as
scholarships from your faculty and/or program.

Scholarship	Programs or eligibility	Value	Application required?
Faculty of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships	Programs: Environmental Engineering and Geological Engineering	$10,000	No
Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships	Most programs in the Faculty of Mathematics	Up to 10 valued at $12,000 to $40,000	No
Faculty of Mathematics International Awards: India	Students from India applying to select programs in the Faculty of Mathematics	Up to 15 valued at $20,000 to $40,000	No
Faculty of Science International Student scholarships	Most programs in the Faculty of Science	15 scholarships of $25,000 to $80,000	Yes, by February 13, 2026
Scholarships for Black students	For students of African, African American, Afro-Latine, Black Canadian, Caribbean, or other African descent.	$1,200 to $40,000	Yes, by April 15, 2026
Scholarships available from your faculty
Scholarships which require an application	Various programs – You can filter based on which faculty you've applied to. (Not sure which faculty offers your program of interest? View programs listed by faculty.)	Various amounts	Deadlines vary
Scholarships you'll automatically be considered for	Various programs – You can filter based on which faculty you've applied to. (Not sure which faculty offers your program of interest? View programs listed by faculty.)	Various	No application needed

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Bachelor of Science in Health Studies - Pre-Clinical Specialization (Co-op Optional) University of Waterloo, Canada

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