Here you will find Aboriginal-Specific health programs in universities in Canada. The programs are listed by province.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Simon Fraser University, BC
Aboriginal Pre-Health Program
Undergraduate -1 year
Aboriginal University Prep Program
Undergraduate -1 semester
Thompson Rivers University, BC
Aboriginal Pathways to Health Programs
3 semesters
University of British Columbia, BC
Aboriginal Access Studies
1 year transition
Aboriginal Residency Program
Aboriginal Medical Doctor Residency program
UBC Certificate in Aboriginal Health and Community Administration
Part-Time Certificate (10 months)
University of the Fraser Valley, BC
Extended Studies Certificate – First Nations Option
Full-Time Certificate – 4 courses
Social Services Diploma – First Nations Option
Diploma – 3 years
University of Northern British Columbia, BC
Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Certificate
Certificate program for BSW – 6 courses
Aboriginal Health Sciences
Diploma Program – 10 courses
Bachelor of Social Work: First Nations Specialization
BSW – 4 Years
Northern Advancement Program
1 year transition program
University of Victoria, BC
Diploma in Child and Youth Care in Indigenous Communities
Diploma – 2 years -laddering into Bachelor program
Master of Public Health- Focus: Indigenous Peoples’ Health
MPH – Full-Time 2 years, Part-Time 3 years
Master of Social Work: Indigenous Specialization
MSW – 2 years
Social Work – Indigenous Specialization
BSW – 4 years
Social Work – Indigenous Child Welfare
BSW – 4 years
Vancouver Island University, BC
Aboriginal University Bridging Program Certificate
Certificate – 1 year
Arts One—First Nations
1st year university program
Child and Youth Care First Nations
Diploma – 2 years
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Mount Royal University, AB
Aboriginal Education Program
1 Semester preparation program
University of Alberta, AB
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Collaborative Program
Full-Time 4 yrs BScN – Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety Framework in their curriculum for all nursing students.
Certificate in Aboriginal Sport and Recreation
Embedded Certificate 30 courses
Transition Year Program (TYP)
Full-Time 1st year university access program
University of Calgary, AB
Aboriginal Student Access Program (ASAP)
1 year – 1st year of University
University of Lethbridge, AB
First Nations’ Transition Program into Health Sciences
1 year transition program
MANITOBA
The University of Winnipeg, MB
ASSC Transition Year Program
1 year
University of Manitoba, MB
Aboriginal Child and Family Services Diploma
Diploma – 2 years
Aboriginal Community Wellness Diploma
Diploma – 2 years
Aboriginal Counselling Skills Certificate
Certificate – 1 year
Child Sexual Abuse Intervention and Treatment Certificate
Certificate – 1 year
Northern Social Work Program
BSW -4 years
PhD Studies for Aboriginal Scholars
PhD Studies
Transition Year Program
1 year – 1st year of university
QUEBEC
McGill University, QB
Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment (CINE)
Research Program
Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Master and Doctorate programs
Social Work
Master and Doctorate programs
The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue/The First Peoples University, QB
Social Work
BSW – 4 years – In English and French languages
University Studies Preparatory
1 year – In English and French languages
NEW BRUNSWICK
St Thomas University, NB
Mi’kmaq/Maliseet Bachelor of Social Work
MMBSW – 4 years
University of New Brunswick, NB
Bridging Year Program
1 year
NOVA SCOTIA
Cape Breton University, NS
Integrative Science Academic Program
BScCS – Integrative Science -4 years
Dalhousie University, NS
Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program
Research Program
Mi’kmaw – Maliseet Bachelor of Social Work Program
BSW -Part-time – 3 years
Transition Year Program (TYP)
1 year transition program
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