Science managers

Managers in social, community and correctional services

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of reproductive processes and biogenesis in animals and human beings. These programs include courses in reproductive ecology and behaviour, reproductive system physiology, endocrinology, developmental biology, neuroendocrinology, evolution and types of reproductive systems, reproductive genetics, physiopathology of reproductive processes, and applications of molecular biology and biophysics to the study of reproductive physiology.

Reproductive biology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the physiological processes involved in physical or motor activity, including sensorimotor interactions, response mechanisms, and the effects of injury, disease, and disability. These programs include courses in muscular and skeletal anatomy; molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction; fuel utilization; neurophysiology of motor mechanics; systemic physiological responses (respiration, blood flow, endocrine secretions, and others); fatigue and exhaustion; muscle and body training; physiology of specific exercises and activities; physiology of injury; and the effects of disabilities and disease.

Exercise physiology

This instructional program class comprises any general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied health area. These programs include courses in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.

Health services/allied health/health sciences, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to assume roles as health/wellness professionals in private business and industry, community organizations, and health care settings. These programs include courses in personal health, community health and welfare, nutrition, epidemiology, disease prevention, fitness and exercise, and health behaviours.

Health and wellness, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. These programs include courses in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health laws and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.

Health/health care administration/management

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyse, and transmit medical records and other health information used by clinical professionals and health care organizations. These programs include courses in the principles and basic content of the biomedical and clinical sciences; information technology and applications; data and database management; clinical research methodologies; health information resources and systems; office management; legal requirements; and professional standards.

Health information/medical records administration/administrator

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of public health specializations, public policy studies, and the social and behavioural sciences to issues of health affecting women, children, and families; and prepares individuals to function as maternal and child health specialists. These programs include courses in research design and testing, program evaluation, public policy analysis, public finance, economics of health care, community health, family development and dynamics, women's studies, social psychology, fetal and child development, biostatistics, health education and promotion, nutrition, neonatal development, psychology, and social services delivery.

Maternal and child health

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Public health.

Public health, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Health professions and related programs.

Health professions and related programs, other

Health Sciences Doctoral Degrees

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To work as a medical sonographer in B.C., you must register with Sonography Canada. For those educated in Canada, eligibility is achieved by completing an accredited sonography program and successfully undergoing Sonography Canada examinations.

Medical sonographers

Sonography Advanced Diplomas

Health Science Master's Degrees

Managers in social, community and correctional services plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the programs and activities of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, counselling departments, labour organizations, professional associations, political parties and non-governmental organizations.

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in health, education, social, community services and membership organizations may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

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To work as a public or environmental health and safety professional in B.C., you may need to become Certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, certifying examinations, and sufficient work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a public health inspector in B.C., you need to become Certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, a practicum, and certifying examinations.

Public and environmental health and safety professionals

Government managers in health policy development and program administration

Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Health Science Bachelor's Degrees

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[Leadership Health Specialization Master of Arts MA]( https://www.royalroads.ca/programs/master-arts-leadership)

Leadership Health Specialization Master of Arts MA

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[Health Sciences: Master of Science (MSc)]( https://www.sfu.ca/fhs/graduate/prospective/msc.html)

Health Sciences: Master of Science (MSc)

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[Clinical Education: Master's Degree (UBCV)](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mhlp/clinical-education/)

Clinical Education: Master's Degree (UBCV)

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[Health Administration: Master (MHA) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-health-administration)

Health Administration: Master (MHA) (UBCV)

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[Health and Exercise Sciences: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCO)]( https://hes.ok.ubc.ca/graduate/health-exercise-sciences/)

Health and Exercise Sciences: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCO)

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[Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education, Master of (MHLP) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-health-leadership-policy-clinical-care)

Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education, Master of (MHLP) (UBCV)

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[Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care: Master (MHLP) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-health-leadership-policy-seniors-care)

Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care: Master (MHLP) (UBCV)

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[Health Sciences: Master (MHSc) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-health-science)

Health Sciences: Master (MHSc) (UBCV)

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[Reproductive and Developmental Science: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-reproductive-developmental-sciences)

Reproductive and Developmental Science: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCV)

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[Women+ and Children's Health Sciences: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-women-children-health-sciences)

Women+ and Children's Health Sciences: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCV)

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[Health Sciences: Master of Science (MSc)]( https://www2.unbc.ca/calendar/graduate/health-sciences-msc-program)

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[Health Informatics: Master of Science (MSc)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/health-information-science-cred/health-informatics-msc.php)

Health Informatics: Master of Science (MSc)

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[Social Dimensions of Health (SDH): Master of Arts (MA)]( https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/pages/social-dimensions-of-health.php)

Social Dimensions of Health (SDH): Master of Arts (MA)

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[Social Dimensions of Health (SDH): Master of Science (MSc)]( https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/pages/social-dimensions-of-health.php)

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