Computer Science and Health Information Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Why choose Computer Science & Health Information Science at UVic?
This program is for students who want to work on the technical side of health care. You’ll learn how to design, build and manage digital systems used by hospitals, clinics and health organizations. The focus is on computer science skills with real-world impact, not clinical training.
You’ll combine strong computer science foundations with an understanding of how health systems work, preparing you for technical careers where technology supports patient care and decision-making.
In this program, you will:
- Build skills in programming, software systems and data
- Learn how health information systems are designed and used
- Work with real-world health and technology challenges
- Prepare for technical careers in health-focused environments
What will you study?
Your coursework focuses on how technology supports real health care decisions and operations. You’ll take courses that explore:
- Information technology — software development, databases, systems architecture and security
- Clinical systems — how digital tools support patient care, clinical workflows and health records
- Business and organizational aspects of health care — understanding how hospitals, health authorities and government systems operate
Hands-on learning
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
- Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
- Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
- On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
- Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.
Smart Home Lab
Explore how technology can support health, wellness and independent living. You’ll work with real devices and systems used in health care and community settings, such as sensors, monitoring tools and data platforms.
Inspiring courses
- Fundamentals of Programming I
- Introduction to Health Information Technology
- Principles of Health Database Design
Career possibilities
- Chief information officer
- Clinical informatics analyst
- Health records analyst
- Health system planner
- System designer
- Technical application lead
Career outcomes
All UVic co-op students
- 70% of co-op students graduated with a job offer in hand
- 42% of eligible students took part in co-op
- 16% of these students found their post-graduation position because of their co-op experience
All UVic grads
- 48% of graduating students received a job offer before graduation
- 83% found career-related positions in their chosen field
- 48% received a salary of more than $50,000 a year
- 52% found work in Greater Victoria
Admission
Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Program details
Providing you accurate application deadlines, tuition fee estimates, admission requirements, scholarships and transfer credit depends on your situation.
Program details
Application deadline
Admission requirements
Recommended admission average
Expanded qualifications
English language proficiency
Transfer credit
Tuition & fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).
This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.
Scholarships
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Faculties & departments
- School of Health Information Science
- Department of Computer Science
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Health
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