Combined Major in Computer Science and Health Information Science
The Combined Major in Computer Science and Health Information Science combines studies in the organization of health care systems and specific issues involving health informatics with the fundamentals of software engineering, operating systems, programming languages and computer hardware.
This program is designed for students seeking a more technical career path. There is an increased importance placed on technical and computer science aspects.
Admission and program requirements
- 60 units comprising:
- 46.5 units core (or 45 units if BIOL waiver completed)
- 7.5 units of lower-level electives (or 9 units if BIOL waiver completed)
- 3 units of senior electives
- 3 units of senior electives in CSC, HINF, or SENG
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- a minimum of three Co-op work terms
- You are not eligible for this combined program if you have a previous Computer Science or related degree.
Model plan
Model plan for combined major
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
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| First Year - 15.0 units |
CSC 110 -Fundamentals of Programming I ATWP 135 or ENSH 101 or ENSH 102 HINF 130 - Introduction to Health Information Technology BIOL 150A1 or BIOL 150B1 or EPHE 1411 or BIOC 1021 |
CSC 115 - Fundamentals of Programming II HINF 140 - Introduction to the Canadian Health Care Systems MATH 101 - Calculus II MATH 122 - Logic and Foundations Elective
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NONE |
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer | |
| Second Year - 15.0 units |
HINF 200 - Principles of Health Database Design HINF 230 - Organizational Behaviour and Change Management HINF 2022 - Introduction to Professional Practice CSC 225 - Algorithms and Data Structures I SENG 265 - Software Development Method |
HINF 201 - Database Management and Development for Health Care Systems HINF 280 - Biomedical Fundamentals CSC 226 - Algorithms and Data Structures II CSC 230 - Introduction to Computer Architecture ENSH 202 - Technical Communications: Written and Verbal
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Co-op work term #1 (HINF/CSC) |
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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| Third Year - 15.0 units |
HINF 3xx HINF 3xx CSC 3xx3 Elective |
Co-op work term #2 (HINF/CSC) |
HINF 3xx CSC 3xx3 Elective Elective Elective |
| Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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| Fourth Year - 15.0 units | Co-op work term #3 (HINF/CSC)* |
HINF 4xx HINF 4xx CSC 4xx4 CSC 4xx4 CSC 4xx4 |
CSC 4xx4 HINF 485 or SENIOR ELECTIVE5 SENIOR ELECTIVE5 SENIOR ELECTIVE5 SENIOR ELECTIVE5
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Notes:
1. Students with Grade 12 Biology or Physiology and Anatomy must complete a Request for Change to CAPP form and must take 1.5 units of additional elective (which can be one of these courses). Students without credit for Biology 12 or Physiology and Anatomy must take one these courses.
2. HINF 202 must be taken prior to first co-op work term. Normally completion of all courses listed in first 4 terms will be required prior to undertaking the 1st work term.
*Students must successfully complete a minimum of three work terms with at least one in each area.
3. Select 2 courses from the list below and these must fit into the Fall and/or Summer terms and cannot include CSC 371.
(1.5) - Foundations of Computer Science
(1.5) - Programming Languages
(1.5) - Digital Logic and Computer Organization
(1.5) - Operating Systems
4. One of these courses may be SENG at the 400 level.
5. These 6.0 units of senior electives must be at the 300 level or higher and include at least 3 units chosen from Health Information Science, Computer Science or SENG. (*excluding CSC 371).
Co-op eligibility
To be eligible to take part in the co-op work term process, you must meet all of the conditions below:
- have completed all courses listed in the first and second year of the model prorgam
- have a GPA of 4.0 or better
- be a student in good standing (not on probation)
- currently be enrolled in a minimum of four (4) courses
- not have any deferred exams outstanding
- International students must submit a copy of their Co-op Work Permit prior to accessing the Co-op Job Portal
Eligibility for Co-op and Coursework
Undergraduate students may be eligible to take up to one course concurrently with each work term if they meet the following criteria:
- GPA: Must be 5.0 or higher.
- Course Schedule: The course must not conflict with regular work hours.
- Employer Permission: Must have written approval from your employer.
- HINF Director Permission: The Co-op Office will contact the HINF director for approval once a request has been submitted.
Complete the online form in order to request taking a course while on Co-op:
For questions or concerns regarding co-op eligibility, please contact Co-op Coordinator.
**Note: Any deviation from the above will require written permission from the Director of the School.
The University Calendar is the authoritative source for complete lists of course selection and program requirements.