UNBC grads Jana Patenaude (BSc Biology, MSc Community Health Science) and Amy Johnson (BSc Psychology) are two of the 24 students in the second-ever class of the Northern Medical Program

This interdisciplinary program provides opportunities for health professionals and others working in the health field to obtain interdisciplinary training in the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences and across the University.

The focus of the MSc in Community Health Science is on health issues in northern, remote, and First Nations communities.

The program is intended to prepare health professionals and others to work within the changing health care system. It provides an opportunity for nurses, doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, health educators, health and social service administrators, and those interested in the health field to pursue a program that will enhance their skills in areas related to health policy, administration, education, and research.

For graduate application information and application packages please visit http://www.unbc.ca/graduateprograms/.