Health Sciences - Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound (BHSc) - Bachelor [4 Years]
$11,856 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Health Science [B.H.S]

  • Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Health Science for a duration of 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • School of Health Sciences is a nationally accredited school that offers a Bachelor of Health Science in 4 professional disciplines that are: 
    • Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology
    • Radiological Technology
    • Respiratory Therapy
  • It also offers Medical Laboratory Technology in the Post Diploma program.
  • Students have to select the courses from the above disciplines, depend on the discipline that students are studying. 
  • Each discipline focuses on the theory behind the respective profession and applying that knowledge to the clinical setting.
  • During the 8-week summer clinical practicum, students put the knowledge learned in the classroom to real-life use in the hospital setting.
  • Students get opportunities to study some sample courses such as:
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology
    • Principles and Instrumentation of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
    • Adaption Radiography
  • The professors are known for their leading research in a diverse range of health topics. Students have the opportunity to learn from renowned researchers and conduct their own research projects.
  • The Faculty of Health is one of the largest faculties at Dalhousie, comprised of eight schools, one college, and one program, more than 200 faculty members and 80 staff members.
  • It offers unparalleled opportunities for interprofessional education, ensuring all students graduate with experience working as part of a collaborative health team.
  • Job opportunities after Bachelor of Heath Science are Medical Sonographer, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, etc and the average salary goes up to 47,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $10506 $10506 $10506 $10506
Books and supply $1350 $1350 $1350 $1350
Total Fees $11856 $11856 $11856 $11856

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have completed their academic English grade 12 courses with a minimum overall average of 70%.
  • Students required to complete Biology or Chemistry grade 12 course.
  • Students also have to complete three additional academic subjects.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

  • All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.