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School of Health Sciences

Faculty of Health

Nonā€‘academic requirements


Supplemental Information

Assessment of non-academic performance accounts for 20% of the applicant's overall total score. The letter of intent and resume will be scored out of 10% each, accounting for the overall 20% for non-academic performance. All supplementary information should be attached to theĀ .

Letter of intent

A letter of intent must be submitted with your supplementary application package. Your letter must address each of the following questions:

  1. Why did you choose this professional discipline as your area of study?
  2. What is your understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a person working in this profession?Ā 
  3. How did you research this field before making your choice?Ā 
  4. Why are you a good candidate for this health profession and this professional healthcare program?Ā 

Please use the following instructions when drafting your letter:

  • Answer questions in paragraph form;
  • Organize your letter clearly and concisely, and demonstrate proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
  • Limit your answers to 250 words per question.

Applicants will be assessed on the following non-academic criteria:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the selected health profession
  • Leadership
  • Community involvement
  • Teamwork

If you're applying to more than one professional discipline within the Bachelor of Health Science program, please write a separate letter for each discipline to which you are applying.

Resume

Please include a copy of your resume outlining your education, work, and volunteer experiences. Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two references.

Requirements of the professions

Please review the following information and familiarize yourself with the performance expectations and requirements of each Health Sciences discipline before you apply:

Other considerations

Personal suitability

Since students in the BHSc program work with patients who trust them to provide safe and competent care, certain types of conduct or physical limitations may be considered unsuitable for admission. 

Examples of criteria used to assess unsuitability in aptitude and fitness include, but are not limited to:

  • Unethical behaviour
  • Any medical condition that affects an individual's ability to perform the duties expected of a practitioner in the selected profession
  • Persistent substance abuse
  • Conviction of criminal activity

Time requirement

In addition to courses taken in the regular academic year, there is there is a required 8-10 week  between May and August at the end of years one, two and three.

During the clinical practicum, students may be required to work evenings, nights and weekends. Placements for clinical practicums are arranged by the Clinical Coordinator.

Additional costs

Students in each discipline of the School of Health Sciences can also expect the following approximate expenses in addition to tuition, student fees, and textbooks. All costs are listed in CAD:

Basic Life Support/Standard First Aid

Course Approximate cost
Initial BLS/SFA $160
Re-certification in 2nd year (BLS) $60
Re-certification in 3rd year (BLS) $60
Re-certification in 4th year (BLS/SFA) $120

***RESPIRATORY THERAPY STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR CPR THROUGH THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION. NO OTHER CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

 

Immunizations (1st year)

Immunization Approximate Cost

Hepatitis B

 $35 at Dal Health
Mantoux Step 1 $40 at Dal Health
Mantoux Step 2 $80 at Dal Health
Rubella Titre $0
Varicella $0

Other expenses

Expense Approximate Cost
N95 Mask-fit testing in 1st year $30-$35
N95 Mask-fit testing in 3rd year $30-$35
Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Survey $25-$60


Program specific expenses

Additional costs for uniforms, registration exams, and student membership in professional associations vary by program. These amounts are all approximate:

Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

  • Uniforms/lab coats/shoes/student pin: $200-$400
  • Registry exam fees (3rd year): $1150 (Does not include any 4th year specialty certifications)

Nuclear Medicine Technology

  • Uniforms/lab coats/student pin: $200-$400
  • Membership in NSCMIRTP (1st year): $40
  • Registry exam (4th year): $1150 (Does not include specialty certifications)
  • Other: $40

Radiological Technology

  • Uniforms/lab coats/student pin: $200-$400
  • Membership in NSCMIRTP (1st year): $40
  • Registry exam (4th year): $1150 (Does not include specialty certifications)
  • Other: $20

Respiratory Therapy

  • Uniforms/lab coats/student pin: $200-$400
  • Membership in professional association (1st year): $100
  • NRP Exam (2nd year): $58
  • Registry exam (3rd year): $1100
  • Stethoscope: $100-$200

Clinical practicums

Students in all programs are responsible for living and travel costs associated with their clinical practicums between May and August in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years. The clinical practicum is a full-time commitment and students are not able to work at other jobs during that period.