Course overview
Health Humanities is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in medicine & health sciences at St. Jerome's University in Waterloo, Canada. It takes Part of a 4-year Honours Arts degree, with intakes in September (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline).
St. Jerome's University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | St. Jerome's University (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Waterloo, Canada |
| Course | Health Humanities |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Medicine & Health Sciences |
| Duration | Part of a 4-year Honours Arts degree |
| Tuition per year | C$58,000 (≈ ₹38.9 lakh) |
| Intakes | September (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline) |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 reading and listening); PTE 63 (65 writing and speaking); Duolingo 120 |
Interested in Health Humanities?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$58,000 a year, about ₹38.9 lakh.
University of Waterloo estimate of first-year international tuition and incidental fees for the Faculty of Arts, September 2026 entry (two terms); St. Jerome's students are co-registered in Waterloo Arts. Co-op adds CAD 836 per term. 2027 estimate not yet published
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Single room with meal plan2026-27: CAD 11,194.68 fall term + CAD 7,779.79 winter or spring term | C$18,974per year | ≈ ₹12.7 lakh |
| Double room with meal plan2026-27: CAD 10,394.68 fall term + CAD 6,979.79 winter or spring term | C$17,374per year | ≈ ₹11.6 lakh |
| Housing depositNon-refundable; credited to first-term fees | C$500one-off | ≈ ₹33,500 |
Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Average (median) salary
C$76,600
≈ ₹51.3 lakh a year
Median employment income two years after graduation, Undergraduate degree
Job roles
- Physician associate
- Clinical research associate
- Research scientist (medical)
- Medical science liaison
- Health service manager
- Health improvement practitioner
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
Pfizer
Novartis
Roche
GSK
AstraZeneca
Johnson & Johnson
Sanofi
IQVIA
Bupa
HCA Healthcare
Eligibility
General entry requirements at St. Jerome's University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Apply through OUAC to Honours Arts (WJA – St. Jerome's University) or Honours Arts and Business (WJB – St. Jerome's University). Waterloo assesses the application.
- Admission requirements and document deadlines are the same as the University of Waterloo's, and international students have extra requirements listed by Waterloo.
- Honours Arts and Business needs six Grade 12 (Class 12) courses including English; Ontario students are admitted with averages in the high 70s.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 reading and listening); PTE 63 (65 writing and speaking); Duolingo 120.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in reading and listening (or 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each) |
| PTE Academic | 63 overall with 65 in writing and speaking |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 overall with 5 in writing and speaking for tests from 21 January 2026 (90 overall with 25 in writing and speaking for earlier tests) |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall with Literacy and Production of 125 |
| English-medium schooling | No test if your four most recent years of full-time study were taught entirely in English, shown on transcripts or a principal's letter |
Intakes
This course starts in: September (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- English test score, or proof that your last four years of full-time study were taught entirely in English
- OUAC application
Scholarships
Board of Governors' Scholarship
First-year Faculty of Arts
Value: Up to CAD 5,000
Top-achieving incoming Arts students at St. Jerome's; no application. The page does not say whether international students qualify.
Official pageRoslyn and Hubert Dietrich Memorial Scholarship
First-year, full time
Value: CAD 10,000
Incoming co-registered students who show understanding of and commitment to Catholic Social Thought; application required. International eligibility not stated.
Official pageUniversity of Waterloo entrance scholarships
First-year undergraduate
Value: See the University of Waterloo scholarships page
St. Jerome's links to Waterloo's entrance scholarships for co-registered students.
Official page
About St. Jerome's University
St. Jerome's University is a Catholic university on the University of Waterloo campus. It was founded in 1865, became a university in 1959 and federated with Waterloo in 1960. Students apply through OUAC to Honours Arts (WJA) or Honours Arts and Business (WJB) at St. Jerome's, are co-registered in Waterloo's Faculty of Arts and graduate with a University of Waterloo degree.
For Indian students the appeal is a smaller, community-style college with its own residences and classes, while having full access to Waterloo's campus, co-op programme and Arts majors. Admission rules, deadlines and international fees are the University of Waterloo's. St. Jerome's teaches arts and humanities, not engineering or computer science, so it suits students who want psychology, sociology and legal studies, English, philosophy or a business-focused arts degree.
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More courses at St. Jerome's University
- Honours Arts and Business (BA)4 years (regular); co-op adds up to 20 months of work experience · C$58,000 / year
- Honours Arts (BA) at St. Jerome's4 years (regular); co-op available for all Arts majors · C$58,000 / year
- Psychology (Honours Arts major)4 years (regular) · C$58,000 / year
- Sociology and Legal Studies (Honours Arts major)4 years (regular) · C$58,000 / year
- English (Honours Arts major)4 years (regular) · C$58,000 / year
- Philosophy (Honours Arts major)4 years (regular) · C$58,000 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for Health Humanities at St. Jerome's University?
The tuition for international students is C$58,000 a year (about ₹38.9 lakh). University of Waterloo estimate of first-year international tuition and incidental fees for the Faculty of Arts, September 2026 entry (two terms); St. Jerome's students are co-registered in Waterloo Arts. Co-op adds CAD 836 per term. 2027 estimate not yet published. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Health Humanities?
The course takes Part of a 4-year Honours Arts degree.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 reading and listening); PTE 63 (65 writing and speaking); Duolingo 120. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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