Bachelor of Health Sciences
Overview of BHSc program
The Bachelor of Health Sciences program is an inquiry-based, multidisciplinary, and research-intensive undergraduate health sciences honours degree program offered through the Cumming School of Medicine in collaboration with other Faculties at the University of Calgary.
By unifying the diverse research areas that relate to human health, the BHSc program centres on three major areas of health sciences: Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences and Health and Society, which are linked by a common inquiry component, taught by accomplished faculty researchers/educators. This structure is designed to produce graduates with highly developed core competencies in health research and communication, and who are able to apply their knowledge to the broad spectrum of health-related issues.
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Sciences
Health and Society
NEW and Improved - Undergraduate Studentship Payment Process
Process for requesting undergraduate student payments (awards, studentships, and stipends)
If you need to access the portal using an AHS email, please request access here.
We’re excited to announce that the Undergraduate Student Payment request process is being modernized.
Our current process has been replaced by a streamlined online portal. This new system will allow you to submit your requests digitally through a user-friendly web form — no more printing, scanning or emails required.
Key benefits of the new process:
- Simplified submission: Enter your information directly into the portal.
- Real-time tracking: Monitor the status of your request from submission to completion.
- Improved transparency: Stay informed as your request progresses.
- Direct communication: Receive notes and updates from the administrator through the portal.
- Secure and efficient: Once completed, requests will become read-only for reference and recordkeeping.
We are confident this change will greatly improve your experience and make the process faster, clearer, and more accessible.
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BHSc in the News
BHSc Student Alexis Espanioli Champions Health Equity
Fourth-year Bachelor of Health Sciences student Alexis Espanioli is bridging the gap between academia and community support. Through her Community Catalyst Award-funded project, she is collaborating with Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids to investigate how social networks and "wraparound" supports help families move beyond food insecurity toward long-term stability.
BHSc'25 alumna competing on the world stage in Milano Cortina, Italy
Amelia Wells, a 2025 Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate from the University of Calgary and standout cross-country skier, is proudly representing Canada in her Olympic debut at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after dominating national trials and earning her spot on Team Canada.
16 PhD students named 2025 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholars
Sixteen PhD students at the University of Calgary have been named 2025 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholars, an award that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and research that is reshaping our understanding of the world. Among the recipients is BHSc alumna Megan Kinzel, who is completing her PhD in Immunology.