Aboriginal Health at University of Lethbridge

About

Indigenous health is Canadian health. The health of Indigenous peoples in Canada is a complex social justice issue that can only be addressed by people who are creative, skilled, culturally competent, committed and passionate about righting historical wrongs and acting to create a more inclusive, equitable society.

Understand the historical and contemporary causes of current issues such as poverty, water and food security, addictions, youth suicide, family violence.

Learn traditional Indigenous teachings and contemporary perspectives by engaging with elders, knowledge keepers, health care professionals and other Indigenous peoples. Learn how Indigenous values, knowledge and practices foster healthy children, youth, adults, elders, families and communities.

Develop transferable and portable skills and practices to assist organizations and communities to respond to critical health issues facing Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. Apply what you have learned and gain valuable workplace experience by completing a practicum with a provincial or Indigenous organization.

Work Environment
As a graduate of Aboriginal Health, you will carry transferable and portable workplace skills and knowledge to work within varied settings such as Indigenous organizations and communities dedicated to health and healing, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, and mainstream health facilities serving Indigenous peoples. You'll be able to help employers identify and understand the needs of Indigenous peoples and then develop the programs and services needed to make those needs, and assist with evaluating and planning for future organizational and community development.

Disciplines

Faculty of Health Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiya)

Career

Health promotion and disease prevention
Program and policy development and evaluation
Community-based research
Community outreach
Cultural broker/health advocacy
Wellness counselling

On average, people change their career three to five times in their lifetime. So, no matter what major you choose, you may still be interested in opportunities totally unrelated to your program of study. We encourage you to be open to all possibilities! Your undergraduate degree can be a springboard for other educational pursuits, and your transferable skills and experience can prepare you to work in a multitude of settings.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,183 / year

Application Fee

CAD 140

How to Apply

Step 1 - Submit your application for admission

Undergraduate programs

Apply online (ApplyAlberta)
Mail a paper application (program grid)

Graduate programs

Apply online

Remember to submit your application before the appropriate deadline. The application fee payment must be made successfully for the application to be submitted.

Application Fee
All applicants to the University of Lethbridge must pay a non-refundable application processing fee, as follows:

Undergraduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $140 CAD
Graduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $125 (CAD)
Applicants who have attended one or more educational institutions outside of Canada: $140 (CAD)

Note: Applicants may submit only one application for admission per term (excluding applications for English for Academic Purposes). Requests to be considered for admission to an alternate undergraduate program should be emailed to [email protected].

Step 2 - Submit your marks, transcripts, and other documents

Review our undergraduate document requirements and make arrangements for necessary documents to be submitted before the relevant decision document deadline.

The University of Lethbridge will consider unofficial documents and documents reporting interim grades or courses in progress to make a conditional admission decision but reserves the right to request official documents and to verify all transcripts and test scores. Any offer of admission made on the basis of unofficial or interim documents will be conditional upon receipt of final official documents. Such documents must confirm the applicant’s eligibility for admission, including current competitive admission standards.

Unofficial and interim documents may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to:

Admissions
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive West
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
T1K 3M4

Note: Graduate applicants must upload all supporting documents before submitting the online application.

Step 3 - Check your email

A few days after you submit your application, we will send you an email with your uLethbridge ID number and instructions for checking the status of your application and required documents online.

Step 4 - Apply for residence and scholarships

Visit the Housing Services website for more information about on-campus housing options and to apply to live in residence. The application opens September 15 each year.

Visit the Scholarships and Student Finance website for more information about student awards and other resources to help you finance your education.

Step 5 - Check the status of your application and supporting documents

Once you have submitted your application, you can monitor the status of your application and required documents online through the Bridge. This system enables you to view the same information that staff at the University have access to, in real time.

Set up your Campus Login (username and password)
- You will need your uLethbridge ID number, which is emailed to you shortly after submitting your application for admission. It is also included in all correspondence from Student Enrolment and Registrar Services (SEARS). If you have not received your ID number within ten business days of submitting your application, please contact us.
Log in to the Bridge using your uLethbridge email address if you have it, otherwise, use the [email protected] that was created in the previous step. For example, if you selected luxie.pronghorn as your username, you would use [email protected].
- Select Student
- Select Admissions
View your Admission Status, including:
- The program, major, and term of your current application
- Details about your status and your next steps, if any
- Details about which admission documents we have received, which remain outstanding, and which we will obtain on your behalf.

Step 6 - Watch your email inbox

If you are eligible for admission, we will send you an email to the email address provided on your application that includes your offer of admission, instructions for accepting your offer, and important information to help you prepare for your studies at uLethbridge.

If we are unable to issue you an offer of admission, you will be notified by email of the admission decision, the reason(s) for it, and advice for gaining admission to uLethbridge in the future.

Step 7 - Accept your offer

To confirm your Offer of Admission and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline date indicated on your emailed offer letter, visit the Bridge. If you are not able to accept online, please see the Confirmation of Admission page included in your emailed offer letter.

Step 8 - Meet the conditions of your offer, if any

If you received a conditional offer of admission, you will need to ensure that you fulfill all conditions by the appropriate deadline. Be sure to read the general information about conditional admission and the specific information included in your offer of admission letter.

Step 9 - Attend your New Student Orientation

You will be emailed an invitation for new student orientation, which is held each September and January for undergraduate students and each September for graduate students.

Aboriginal Health

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