Combined Major in Computer Science and Health Information Science

The Combined Major in Computer Science and Health Information Science combines studies in the organization of health care systems and specific issues involving health informatics with the fundamentals of software engineering, operating systems, programming languages and computer hardware.

This program is designed for students seeking a more technical career path. There is an increased importance placed on technical and computer science aspects.

Admission and program requirements

To meet the program requirements of the combined degree in Health Information Science and Computer Science, you must complete:

60 units comprising:
- 46.5 units core (or 45 units if BIOL waiver completed)
- 7.5 units of lower-level electives (or 9 units if BIOL waiver completed)
- 3 units of senior electives
- 3 units of senior electives in CSC, HINF, or SENG
a minimum of three Co-op work terms
You are not eligible for this combined program if you have a previous Computer Science or related degree.

Model plan

Model plan for combined major

	Fall	Spring	Summer
First Year - 15.0 units	CSC 110 - Fundamentals of Programming I ATWP 135 - Academic Reading and Writing or; ENSH 101 - Themes in Literature(AWR) or; ENSH 102 - Literature in Action (AWR) HINF 130 - Introduction to Health Information Technology BIOL 150A¹ - Modern Biology or; BIOL 150B¹ - Modern Biology or; EPHE 141¹ - Human Anatomy or; MLSC 102¹- Biochemistry and Human Health MATH 100 - Calculus I or; MATH 109 - Introduction to Calculus	CSC 115 - Fundamentals of Programming II CSC 120 - Society, Ethics, Professionalism and Computing HINF 140 - Introduction to the Canadian Health Care System MATH 101 - Calculus II MATH 122 - Logic and Foundations	NONE
	Fall	Spring	Summer
Second Year - 15.0 units + 4.5 units of Co-op	HINF 202 - Introduction to Professional Practice (0 credit course) CSC 225 - Algorithms and Data Structures I HINF 200 - Principles of Health Database Design HINF 230 - Organizational Behaviour and Change Management SENG 265 - Software Development Method STAT 255 - Statistics for Life Sciences I or; STAT 260 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics I	CSC 226 - Algorithms and Data Structures II CSC 230 - Introduction to Computer Architecture HINF 201 - Database Management and Development for Health Care Systems HINF 280 - Biomedical Fundamentals ENSH 202 - Technical Communications: Written and Verbal or; ENGR 240 - Technical Writing	CSC 001 or HINF 001²- Co-op Work Term 1
	Fall	Spring	Summer
Third Year - 15.0 units + 4.5 units of Co-op	CSC 320³ – Foundations of Computer Science or; CSC 321³ – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence or; CSC 330³ – Programming Languages or; CSC 355³ – Digital Logic and Computer Organization or; CSC 360³ – Operating Systems CSC 375 - Introduction to Systens Anaylsis or; SENG 321 - Requirements Engineering or; SENG 365 - Software Development HINF 3XX HINF 3XX Elective	CSC 002 or HINF 002- Co-op Work Term 2	CSC 320³ – Foundations of Computer Science or; CSC 321³ – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence or; CSC 330³ – Programming Languages or; CSC 355³ – Digital Logic and Computer Organization or; CSC 360³ – Operating Systems HINF 3XX Elective Elective Elective
	Fall	Spring	Summer
Fourth Year - 15.0 units +4.5 units of Co-op	CSC 003 or HINF 003- Co-op Work Term 3	HINF 4XX HINF 4XX CSC 4XX⁴ CSC 4XX⁴ CSC 4XX⁴	HINF 485 - Arificial Intelligence in Health Care CSC or SENG or HINF Senior Elective⁵ CSC or SENG Senior Elective⁵ Senior Elective⁵ (in any subject) Senior Elective⁵ (in any subject)

Notes:

¹Students who completed Biology 12 (BIOL12) or Anatomy & Physiology 12 (ATPH12) at a Canadian institution must complete a substitution waiver and take 1.5 units of additional elective

² Completion of all courses listed in first 4 terms will be required prior to first co-op work term.

³ Select 3.0 units from CSC 320/321/330/355/360; these must fit into the Fall and/or Summer terms and cannot include CSC 371

⁴ One of these courses may be SENG at the 400 level.

⁵ Senior Electives must be at the 300 level or higher, but cannot include CSC 371.

Co-op eligibility

To be eligible to take part in the co-op work term process, you must meet all of the conditions below:

have completed all courses listed in the first and second year of the model prorgam
have a GPA of 4.0 or better
be a student in good standing (not on probation)
not have any deferred exams outstanding
International students: see co-op eligibility requirements and study permit information.

Eligibility for Co-op and Coursework

Undergraduate students may be eligible to take up to one course concurrently with each work term if they meet the following criteria:

GPA: Must be 5.0 or higher.
Course Schedule: The course must not conflict with regular work hours.
Employer Permission: Must have written approval from your employer.
HINF Director Permission: The Co-op Office will contact the HINF director for approval once a request has been submitted.

Complete the online form in order to request taking a course while on Co-op: link

For questions or concerns regarding co-op eligibility, please contact Co-op Coordinator.

**Note: Any deviation from the above will require written permission from the Director of the School.

The University Calendar is the authoritative source for complete lists of course selection and program requirements.