Diploma in Health Studies University of Regina

Program Description

Our two-year Diploma in Health Studies program provides you with an overview of more areas of health studies. You can use your diploma to transition into the four-year bachelor’s degree program. What Is Health Studies? Health studies draws on both the social sciences and the natural sciences. It examines holistic well-being, which includes the mental, emotional, spiritual, physiological, and biological functioning of individuals, families, and communities. The U of R health studies programs also focus on the determinants of health and illness, and give you a broad understanding of health and the actions that benefit health. Our partnership with the First Nations University of Canada provides you the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous health and well-being. Some unique courses in the University of Regina’s health studies bachelor’s degree program include: Understanding Health and Illness examines the major theories and models of health and illness, including biomedical, health promotion, and population health. Health in Canada explores the political, economic and social history of health and health care in Canada. Health Issues is a broad examination of selected contemporary health issues. Traditional Indigenous Health Concepts is typically taught by an Elder and provides you with many unique experiences, both on the land and in the classroom. Your health studies courses will also include statistics and research methods, as well as courses focused on individual research. You will also learn to conduct Indigenous health research in respectful and culturally appropriate ways.

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