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First Nations University of Canada
Pre-Health Studies Program
The Pre- Health Studies program is a partnership between the First Nations University of Canada and the
University of Regina Faculties of Kinesiology & Health Studies, and Arts. Students enrolled in the Pre-Health
Studies program through Northern Campus can use the first year of courses to apply to the Bachelor of Health
Studies, the Bachelor of Kinesiology (Regina), the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies (Regina) and the
Bachelor of Arts Programs, or to nursing programs in Saskatchewan. As health-issues continue to dominate
public policy choices, this program will prepare students with the first year of electives to eventually meet many
of the health care needs facing Saskatchewan and Canada. Examples of courses offered in the pre-health
studies program are: English, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology, Indigenous Studies,
Indigenous Health Studies, Statistics, and Kinesiology. Not all courses listed are required for each program;
students tailor the courses to meet their academic interests.
The Bachelor of Health Studies aims to provide students with an integrated understanding of the ways in which
social, economic and cultural determinants of health shape individual beliefs, attitudes and practices, and how
these affect how individuals function. Students will be provided with a solid foundation on which to pursue
careers in health-related professions, various areas of health policy or analysis, or advanced research and
study of contemporary health issues. The degree will also be of interest to those who wish to pursue public
policy careers in the health areas, with community-based organizations, public health education and planning
or those who wish to study health-related issues in other academic programs such as journalism or law.
Further, it will provide an excellent background for students who may wish to further their education in such
areas as nursing, social work, or medicine. Moreover, it will provide a strong background for students
considering a variety of graduate degrees.
Employment examples:
• First Nations and Metis Policy Analyst
• Project Manager – Regina-Qu’Appelle Health Region
• Health Promotion Coordinator
• Regional Manager – Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Health Policy Analyst
• Employee Wellness Coordinator
Further Education:
• Nursing
• Graduate Programs in Public Policy, Health Care Administration
• Health professions
For further information contact:
First Nations University of Canada
www.firstnationsuniversity.ca
Faye Cote, Assistant Registrar, (306) 765-3333, extension 7108
Jackie Nixon, Student Counsellor, (306) 765-3333, extension 7135
Northern Campus 1301 Central Avenue Prince Albert, S6V 4W1
Fax Number: (306) 765-3330
Toll Free Number: 1-866-526-6578