Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. With a mission to be Canada's most community-engaged research university, SFU offers a comprehensive range of programs across disciplines including arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, health sciences, and more. SFU is known for its innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to social responsibility. Students at SFU benefit from a supportive and inclusive learning environment, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia.

Lower Division Health Sciences Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units, including both of

HSCI 100 - Human Biology (3)
HSCI 130 - Foundations of Health Science (4)
and at least three of

HSCI 204 - Perspectives on Human Health and the Environment (3)
HSCI 207 - Research Methods in Health Sciences (3)
HSCI 210 - Special Topics in Health Sciences (3)
HSCI 211 - Perspectives on Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Diseases (3)
HSCI 212 - Perspectives on Infectious and Immunological Diseases (3)
HSCI 214 - Perspectives on Mental Health and Illness (3)
HSCI 216 - Ecological Determinants of Human Growth, Development and Health (3)
HSCI 230 - Evaluating Epidemiological Research (3)
and one of

STAT 201 - Statistics for the Life Sciences (3)
STAT 203 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)
Lower Division Philosophy Requirements
In selecting lower division courses, students are advised to consider the prerequisite structure for upper division courses in philosophy.

Students complete a minimum of 12 units, including at least one of

PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)
PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)
PHIL 121 - Global Justice (3)
PHIL 144 - Introduction to Philosophy of Science (3)
PHIL 150 - Great Works in the History of Philosophy (3)
and

PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (3)
and two of

PHIL 201 - Epistemology (3)
PHIL 203 - Metaphysics (3)
PHIL 221 - Ethical Theory (3)
Upper Division Health Sciences Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 21 upper division health sciences units, including all of

HSCI 305 - The Canadian Health System (3)
HSCI 319W - Applied Health Ethics (3)
HSCI 327 - Global Health Ethics (3)
HSCI 340 - Social Determinants of Health (3)
HSCI 488 - Directed Studies in Health Sciences (3)
and one of

STAT 302 - Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data (3)
STAT 305 - Introduction to Biostatistical Methods for Health Sciences (3) *
* Recommended

Upper Division Philosophy Requirements
Students complete a total of 20 upper division philosophy units, including at least one of

PHIL 320 - Social and Political Philosophy (3)
PHIL 321 - Topics in Moral Philosophy (3)
PHIL 322 - History of Ethics (3)
PHIL 326 - Topics in Law and Philosophy (3)
PHIL 328 - Environmental Philosophy (3)
PHIL 329 - Law and Justice (3)
and at least one of

PHIL 302 - Topics in Epistemology and Metaphysics (3)
PHIL 341 - Philosophy of Science (3)
PHIL 343 - Topics in the Philosophy of Mind (3)
PHIL 344 - Topics in the Philosophy of Language (3)
PHIL 345W - Philosophy of Mathematics (3)
and at least one of

PHIL 322 - History of Ethics (3) *
PHIL 350 - Ancient Philosophy (3)
PHIL 352 - 17th Century Philosophy (3)
PHIL 356 - 18th Century Philosophy (3)
PHIL 357 - Topics in the History of Philosophy (3)
PHIL 358 - 19th Century Philosophy (3)
and at least one 400 division philosophy course. PHIL 300 may not be used to satisfy the upper division requirements of this program.

* if not taken in satisfaction of requirement above

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it