Interdisciplinary Health Program
General Office
Dean: Dr. Peter Nickerson
Program Director: Dr. Mark Nachtigal
Program Deputy Director: Dr. Sari Hannila
Campus Address/General Office: 202 Human Ecology Bldg
Telephone: 204 474 8137
Website: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/interdisciplinary-health-program
Academic Staff: Please refer to our website
Introduction
Students entering the Interdisciplinary Health Program will select one of the following two programs:
- Health Sciences
- Health Studies
This curriculum consists of two degree programs: the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Bachelor of Health Studies. These degree programs offer new approaches to planning, administration and delivery of health services by fully integrating biological science and social science in understanding the health of people. Students will gain experience of dealing with health issues at the individual, community and population levels, as well as across the lifespan. The two degrees can serve as the foundation for careers in biomedical sciences, health care teams and community health management. They offer a general course of study, not a professional status. Students can use both degree programs to build the knowledge and prerequisites for entry into professional programs in the health and social science fields.
In order to qualify for a degree, students must complete the 120 credit hours specified for the selected program. Elective choices provided in each program can permit students to transfer between them; however, this opportunity decreases as students progress. Students who transfer to another program must meet the full requirements of that program.
Advisement
The Interdisciplinary Health Program will provide entering students with orientation information and will refer a student to an academic advisor if the student requests. All returning students in the program must submit a program plan for the succeeding year before the start of registration.
Minors
The Minor in Management
A Management Minor is offered by the Asper School of Business. Interdisciplinary Health students may complete this Minor as part of the electives portion of their programs. The Minor will consist of any 18 credit hours of Management courses. Students must meet prerequisites for all courses.
The Voluntary Minor
Students in the Interdisciplinary Health Program may declare and complete a Minor from departments or interdisciplinary programs in which a Minor is offered. However, IHP students are not permitted to complete a Health Sciences or Health Studies Minor. For example, a Health Sciences student cannot complete a Health Studies minor. A Family Social Sciences Minor is available to all IHP students except Health Studies students who are completing the Family Health concentration. Information about Minors in programs other than Interdisciplinary Health is found in the appropriate description of departmental/school/faculty program offerings in the Academic Calendar.
Completion of the Minor is entirely optional. Courses required in a student’s specific degree program are acceptable for use in a chosen Minor.
Programs
Minors (optional or required) are part of degree programs - for program length, refer to the Years to Completion.
| Degree/Diploma | Years to Completion | Total Credit Hours | Has Co-op Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree/Diploma Health Sciences, B.H.Sc. | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma Health Sciences Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Health Studies, B.H.St. | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma Health Studies Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no |
Faculty Academic Regulations
Admission Requirements for the Interdisciplinary Health Program
Admission requirements are described on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Requirements for Direct Entry to the Interdisciplinary Health Program from High School
Health Sciences
Manitoba High School graduation (5 full credits at the grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U). A minimum 85% average over the four required courses with no less than 60% in each required course.
- English 40S
- Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
- Biology 40S
- Chemistry 40S
Health Studies
Manitoba High School graduation (5 full credits at the grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U). A minimum 85% average over the four required courses with no less than 60% in each required course.
- English 40S
- Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
- Biology 40S or Chemistry 40S
- An academic 40S course
Requirementsfor Advanced Entry to the Interdisciplinary Health Program
Health Sciences
All applicants must have completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours of university level course work, with a minimum Adjusted Grade Point Average of 2.50. Course work must consist of 6 credit hours of Arts course work, 6 credit hours of Science course work, and 12 credit hours of electives.
Health Studies
All applicants must have completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours of university level course work, with a minimum Adjusted Grade Point Average of 2.50
Other Requirements for University Study
High school prerequisites required for University level courses in certain programs: Mathematics 40S (pre-calculus or applied) and Chemistry 40S are required for the science requirements in the Interdisciplinary Health Program.
Minimum Adjusted GPA for Consideration: 2.5.
Canadian Indigenous Ancestry Admissions Category
To address the under-representation of Indigenous students in the Interdisciplinary Health Program, a special admissions category for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students has been created. All Canadian Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply to this category and self-declare their Indigenous heritage.
Canadian Indigenous applicants who select the Indigenous category for admission will be considered in the general admission category first, and then in the Indigenous category. Applicants to the Indigenous admissions category will be ranked based on calculated Adjusted Grade Point Average (for Advanced Entry applicants) or high school admission average (for Direct Entry applicants) to determine which students are admitted.
For students wishing to choose the focused approach for entry to the Interdisciplinary Health Program, the course requirements for each of the programs or areas of concentration offered by the program are described in the Start Book.
Academic Regulations
Interdisciplinary Health Program Academic Regulations Intro
The provisions of the General Academic Regulations, and the University Policies and Procedures, apply to all students. In addition, the Interdisciplinary Health Program has regulations and requirements, published below, that apply specifically to its students.
Prerequisite, Corequisite, and Course Availability: Definitions
Prerequisite
If a course is prerequisite to a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to continue in the second course. The department giving the second course may require a minimum grade of ‘C’ in the first course to register in the second course. Some inactive (legacy) courses may be used as prerequisites.
Corequisite
If a first course is a corequisite to a second course, the first course (unless previously completed) must be taken in the same term as the second course.
Course Availability
Not all courses listed are offered every year. Students are referred to the on-line calendar for courses offered in the year.
Scholastic Standards
Graduation and Grade Point Average
To graduate, a student must have passed 120 credit hours acceptable for credit in the current degree program and have obtained a minimum of 300 quality points. This is equivalent to a Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) of 2.50. A pass indicates a grade of ‘D’ or better. DGPA will be determined from the number of effective courses which apply at a particular stage. The effective courses consist of all courses passed, plus all failures which have not been cleared, or substituted for, in the student’s record. A maximum of 150 credit hours may be attempted and applied to the DGPA in order to obtain the 120 credit hours needed to graduate.
Assessment
The status of each student will be assessed at the end of each term in which a student is registered. Assessments can include the following comments:
- Faculty minimum met (grade point average meets the standards);
- Dean′s Honour
- Academic Warning
- Probationary status
- On Suspension
Academic warning indicates a degree grade point average that is below the minimum DGPA requirement of 2.0 when the student is between 9 and 21 credit hours.
Probationary Standing
Students must meet or exceed the following standards at the specified stages in their academic careers. Failure to meet the standard results in probation. Once placed on probation, students who fail to achieve the appropriate performance level at the next assessment will be academically suspended. A student is not permitted to be on probation for two consecutive years.
Assessment Standards
Interdisciplinary Health Program: Health Sciences and Health Studies
| Credit Hours | Grade Point Average | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 9 – 21 credit hours | < 2.0 | Academic Warning |
| 24 – 30 credit hours | 2.0 | |
| 33 – 60 credit hours | 2.2 | |
| 63 – 90 credit hours | 2.4 | |
| 93 – 117 credit hours | 2.5 | |
| 120+ credit hours | 2.5 |
On Suspension
A student who receives an Academic Suspension assessment from the Interdisciplinary Health Program is not permitted to register in any other faculty or school at the University of Manitoba. If a student completes courses at another postsecondary institution while serving a suspension, the student will be required to reapply for admission to the University of Manitoba and meet admission requirements. Students should consult Other Admission Categories and Attendance at Other Institutions for more details.
Students who are on academic suspension may not use courses taken at another institution during the period of suspension for credit towards an Interdisciplinary Health Program degree at the University of Manitoba.
Returning from Suspension
Suspended students cannot register for courses during their suspension, but are not required to withdraw from their Degree Program. Following the one-year suspension, the student will be required to contact an Interdisciplinary Health Program academic advisor before returning. After returning from suspension, the student will be on probation and must maintain the appropriate performance level for 1 year or another suspension will be levied.
Part-time Students
The maximum time allowed for completion of the degree is 10 years. Part-time students will be evaluated each term they are registered for and must conform to the minimum performance levels.
Repeating Courses
Limited Access will not affect registration for the current Academic Year, which includes Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. See University Policy and Procedures – Repeat Course Policy – Section 2.5 (a) Limited Access.
A student may repeat any course for the purpose of attaining a better grade. For courses (or their equivalent) that are repeated in Fall 2016 or later, the highest grade will count. There are no supplemental examinations for students who have failed final or deferred examinations.
Challenge for Credit
A student wishing to challenge a course for credit should contact an Academic Advisor. Letter grades are granted upon completion of the course that is challenged for credit. An application is required.
Transfer of Credit
Please refer to Admissions and Transfer of Credit.
Credits must have been completed within the last 10 years at the time of admission to the IHP in order to be eligible for transfer into the degree.
Appeals of Academic Regulations
The Committee on Student Standing considers petitions from students who request special consideration with respect to rules and regulations governing their programs of study and qualification for graduation.
Dean’s Honour List
Students who complete 12 credit hours or more and achieve a Term Grade Point Average of 3.75 or higher, will be placed on the Dean's Honour List. The Dean's Honour List will be calculated at the conclusion of each term.
Degree With Distinction
Students who graduate with a degree GPA of 3.75 and higher will receive a degree with distinction.
Work Permit for Study Purposes
International students who are registering for courses or programs that require work placement must obtain a valid Work Permit, in addition to maintaining a valid Study Permit. Work placement includes, but is not limited to, any paid or unpaid practicum, internships, work experience, field placement, and co-op programs that are a required component for the completion of their degree, diploma or certificate. Please contact your program advisor or the International Centre for Students for further information.
Release and Indemnification Forms
In elective courses, students may be required to sign a release form for off-campus activities.
Written English and Mathematics Requirements
The written English and Mathematics requirements are satisfied by required courses HNSC 2000 (or the former HMEC 2000) and STAT 1000 within the Interdisciplinary Health Program. HNSC 2000 (or the former HMEC 2000) will be available to students upon admission to the Interdisciplinary Health Program.
An Option in Aging is offered by and in the following faculties, schools, and colleges: Arts, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Bachelor of Human Ecology Family Social Sciences Degree Program, Interdisciplinary Health Program, Nursing, Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Social Work, and Agricultural and Food Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences Program.
To complete the option, students in the Interdisciplinary Health Program must complete each of the following requirements:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FMLY 2650 | The Social Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| or REC 2650 | The Social Aspects of Aging | |
| or | ||
| The Social Aspects of Aging | ||
| KIN 2610 | Health and Physical Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| or NURS 2610 | Health and Physical Aspects of Aging | |
| At least six (6) credit hours of discipline-specific (professional) applied work in the student's department of registration | 6 | |
| Field Experience 1 | ||
| Nutrition Option Practicum 1 | ||
| Six (6) credit hours of aging -related courses from: | 6 | |
| Death and the Family | ||
| Families in Later Years | ||
| Aging and Risk in a Global Context | ||
| Nutrition Through the Life Cycle | ||
| Nutrition and the Elderly | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Application is required for all field placement or practicum courses.
Upon completion of these requirements, a comment will be added to the student’s transcript.
Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2024-2025
Dates Applicable to all U of M Students
University Closure
When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada Day | July 1, 2024 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 5, 2024 |
| Labour Day | September 2, 2024 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, 2024 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2024 |
| Winter Holiday | December 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025 |
| Louis Riel Day | February 17, 2025 |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 |
| Victoria Day | May 19, 2025 |
| Canada Day (Holiday Observed) | July 1, 2025 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 4, 2025 |
Dates Applicable to most U of M Students
Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Art (School of), Dental Hygiene, Dentistry (includes IDDP), Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Orientation
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Welcome Day Fall Term | Sept 3, 2024 |
| Welcome Day Winter Term | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Faculty of Architecture | August 23, 2024 |
| Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | July 4 & 9, 2024 |
Start and End Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 4 to December 9, 2024 |
| Winter Term (no classes, examinations or tests will be held March 29, 2024) | January 6 to April 9, 2025 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 6 to July 3, 2025 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy students should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule; all others should also refer to the Class Schedule.
Regular Registration Period
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | Ends September 3, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | Ends January 5, 2025 |
Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule. Last day to drop is 1 business day prior to the end of the Registration Revision Period.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 4 to 18, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 6 to 20, 2025 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date. Additional or differing dates exist for Agriculture Diploma; students in this program should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 17, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part A | September 17, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 18, 2023) | January 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 17, 2025 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 18, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 20, 2025 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term classes | November 19, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term spanning classes | January 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes | March 19, 2025 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | May 15, 2025 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date.*
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | October 2, 2024 |
| Winter Term | February 5, 2025 |
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Please see the Last Day to Drop without Penalty
Term Breaks
Academic and administrative offices will be open during this period; no classes, tests or assignment due dates occur during this time. Additional or differing dates exist for: Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education (B.Ed. only), Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Respiratory Therapy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday November 11 for Remembrance Day) | November 12 to 15, 2024 |
| Winter Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday February 17 for Louis Riel Day) | February 18 to 21, 2025 |
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule. Students in faculties, colleges, schools or programs offering irregularly scheduled courses should also see the exam timetable available through their program office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term (includes tests and mid term exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 10 to 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 11 to 25, 2025 |
Challenge for Credit Application Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For classes offered Fall Term 2023 and spanning Fall/Winter 2023-2024 | September 18, 2024 |
| For classes offered Winter Term 2024 | January 20, 2025 |
Final Grade Appeal Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For Final grades received for Fall Term 2023 classes | January 23, 2025 |
| For final grades received for Winter Term 2024 and Fall 2023/Winter 2024 classes | June 9, 2025 |
Graduation and University Convocation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date. Additional or differing dates exist for Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy; students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
For students graduating Fall 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | July 25, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | August 27, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | October 22 to 23, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | October 31, 2024 |
For students graduating February 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | September 17, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | January 2, 2025 |
| Graduation date for students graduating in February | February 5, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 6, 2025 |
For students graduating Spring 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | January 17, 2025 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | March 27, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | May 15, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 6, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface | June 16, 2025 |
| Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2025 | August 21, 2025 |
| Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates | May 3, 2025 |
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Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students, and lists of potential graduands from departments.
Dates for Summer Term
Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)
Classes on Monday, May 19th will be made up on Friday, May 23th
Classes on Tuesday, July 1st will be made up on Friday July 4th
Classes on Monday, August 4th will be made up on Friday, August 8th
May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 16th to Friday, June 27th
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 5 to June 13, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| July - August | June 30 to August 8, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 5 to August 8, 2025 - 3 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 5 to August 8, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Registration start dates are to be determined by the Registrar’s Office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | Ends May 4, 2025 |
| July - August | Ends June 29, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | Ends May 4, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | Ends May 4, 2025 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 5 to May 8, 2025 |
| July - August | June 30 to July 4, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 5 to May 15, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 5 to May 8, 2025 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 8, 2025 |
| July - August | July 4, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 15, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 8, 2025 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 3, 2025 |
| July - August | July 29, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | July 17, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | July 17, 2025 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 21, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 21, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 21, 2025 |
| July - August | July 16, 2025 |
- *
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date. (determined by Financial Services)
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 16 to 21, 2025 |
| July - August | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
Challenge for Credit
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Challenge for credit application deadline | |
| For classes offered Summer Term 2025 | April 25, 2025 |
Health Studies
This course starts by describing simple molecules and cells and progressively introduces the student to more sophisticated aspects of human biology. The course will detail the general organization of the human body and describe many of the main systems responsible for its function. Students registered in a Major or Honours program in Biological Sciences can use this course only as an elective.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Biology 40S (or equivalent) or Chemistry 40S or CHEM 1018.
This course will introduce various elements of human biology encompassing the nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. It will also provide basic knowledge in genetics and microbiology. Students registered in a Major or Honours program in Biological Sciences can use this course only as an elective.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: HEAL 1500 (C+).
(Formerly BIOL 1110) Students discuss the Inter-relationship between health, health determinants, and the impact that sciences, health-science, behavioural-social sciences, and technology, have on health care and the health professions. Participants will consider their own role as health care consumers. Not to be held with BIOL 1110.
Equiv To: BIOL 1110
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
Students study, integrate and apply the determinants that affect the health of individuals throughout the lifespan to selected case or learning scenarios. The case or learning scenarios present a variety of issues in the delivery of health-related services that are intended to benefit individual health.
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts,principles and methods of social epidemiology and their applications for research and practice from a human ecology perspective. Applications to social determinants of health across the life course may include but are not limited to income and food security, early child development and others. May not be held with the former HMEC 3000.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: HNSC 2000 or PSYC 2250 [or the former HMEC 2000 or the former HMEC 2050] and HEAL 2600 [or the former HMEC 2030].
Equiv To: HMEC 3000
Students study, integrate and use community level determinants of population health in selected case or learning scenarios. These cases present a variety of issues in the design of health related services that are intended to benefit population health.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: HEAL 2600 and 39 credit hours in the Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Health or consent of instructor.
This course will provide an overview of cellular processes and immunology, followed by an introduction to common processes underlying the development of human diseases. These include: cell injury and death (including metabolism and aging); neoplasia, inflammation; toxins and trauma; genetic diseases and susceptibility; and immune dysregulation. The focus will be on both local and systemic disease processes, and the progression of cells and tissues from a healthy to a pathological state. For IHP students only.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: BGEN 2000 and (one of CHEM 2740, CHEM 2720, CHEM 2721) and (one of CHEM 2700, CHEM 2701, MBIO 2700, MBIO 2701, CHEM 2730, MBIO 2730, the former CHEM 2360, the former CHEM 2361, the former MBIO 2360, the former MBIO 2361, the former CHEM 2770, the former MBIO 2770).
Students use selected case or learning scenarios to study the determinants of population health that depend on decision making in governmental or international agencies. The case scenarios present a variety of issues in the governance and management of population health.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: HEAL 3600 (C+) and 57 credit hours in the Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Health or consent of instructor.
Students will explore selected topics from the social sciences to synthesize and evaluate actions that can affect the health of people. The course summarizes the social sciences knowledge that forms the basis for all health related professional work. Restricted to students in the Health Studies program. May not be held with HEAL 4620.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: HEAL 3600 (C+) and 57 credit hours in the Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Health or consent of instructor.
Equiv To: HEAL 4620
Students will explore selected topics from the biological sciences to synthesize and evaluate actions that can affect the health of people. The course summarizes the biological science knowledge that forms the basis for all health related professional work. Restricted to students in the Health Sciences program. May not be held with HEAL 4610.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: HEAL 3600 (C+) and 57 credit hours in the Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Health or consent of instructor. Equiv To: HEAL 4610
Equiv To: HEAL 4610
This course will expand upon the concepts learned in HEAL 3610 by exploring systemic diseases. The focus will be on understanding how some disease processes are not constrained by individual tissues and/or organs and may progress to affect the patient systemically. Specific diseases such as cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and HIV will be used as examples. For Bachelor of Health Sciences students only.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: HEAL 3610 (B).
(Lab required) Students will learn experimental techniques commonly used in modern biomedical science through lectures and laboratory sessions. Students will have the opportunity to conduct hands-on experiments in a modern research setting by rotating through five laboratory modules that will explore biomedical science methods such as histology and microscopy, cell culture, molecular biology, systems biology and proteomics, and HLA genotyping. These modules will be based on the diseases discussed in HEAL 4630, and will allow students to establish a direct connection between their experimental work and disease mechanisms. For students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program only.
Students will complete an individual research project in a health-related field under the supervision of a UM Faculty member. Projects will be based on the supervisor’s research program. Students will perform the required research, complete data analysis, and produce a final written report that will be evaluated by the supervisor. Students may take this course twice, but the topic subtitle must be different for each course. For IHP students only.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor and Director and a minimum of 60 credit hours completed.