BSc in Health Information Science

Notes:

Please see the BC Transfer Guide for course equivalencies.

Satisfying the AWR does not mean you can bypass ATWP 135 – it is still a program requirement. Another option is ATWP 110, which is a year-long course that would satisfy the ATWP and ENSH requirements. Alternatively, if you feel like English is a tough subject or you want to spend more time working on your writing skills, you can take ATWP 101 first (which would allow you to satisfy the ATWP requirement), and then take ATWP 135 in the next semester (which wouldsatisfy our 2nd ENSH requirement). If you take ATWP 101 but not ATWP 135, please note that that doesn’t satisfy therequirement.

1. Take ATWP 135 and any other ENSH 1XX/2XX course (we recommend ENSH 202) OR;
2. Take ATWP 101 first and then ATWP 135 (if you decide to take any other ENSH course it will count as an elective) OR;
3. Take ATWP 110 – this is a full-year course and will satisfy our ATWP 135 requirement and ENSH 1XX/2XX requirement

Students 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. Students without Biology 12 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 are required to take one of: EPHE 141/BIOC 102/BIOL 150A/BIOL 150B

Lower-level electives should be in topics you find interesting and in which you will be successful. You will acquire the necessary skills in our HINF courses, so the electives can be in topics of your choosing which do not have schedule conflicts with your other courses

HINF 202 is a 0 credit course and completion of all courses listed in first 4 terms will be required prior to first co-op work term.

Students are required to select a minimum of 7.5 units from the list of Approved Senior Electives. Senior electives not on theapproved list require permission from the Faculty Undergraduate Academic Advisor, please include the description andjustification of your request and direct the e-mail to hinfugadvisor@uvic.ca

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 program
• 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 must submit a copy of their Co-op Work Permit prior to accessing the Co-op Job Portal
• complete the comprehensive Professional Practice course (HINF 202) before the first work-term.  This is to help prepare students for their applications, interviews and hiring process. It's typically offered in the fall term and students will register for it along with their other courses.

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:

1. GPA: Must be 5.0 or higher.
2. Course Schedule: The course must not conflict with regular work hours.
3. Employer Permission: Must have written approval from your employer.
4. 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 the Co-op Coordinator.  

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