Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours) (1131C) (Co-op)

The Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours) program is an innovative four-year, paid co-op degree that prepares graduates for high-demand health-care careers. Students acquire applied skills in health information science, biomedical sciences, IT, and management to enable data-informed problem solving while ensuring security, privacy, and confidentiality. Featuring real-world project work with community partners, the program builds critical thinking and inter-professional teamwork skills. Graduates are qualified to challenge the national Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) certification exam and pursue careers across health informatics, IT, and health-care management.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 70.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• • IELTS: 6.5

  • TOEFL: 88.0

  • PTE: 58.0

  • Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.