Foundation in Health Studies Citation

Langara College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Foundation in Health Studies Citation is a certificate in Health Sciences programme taught at Langara College in Vancouver, Canada. The programme runs for 8 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 1,700 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Health Sciences
Duration: 8 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,700 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: langara.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Foundations in Health Studies Citation recognizes students who have completed a number of courses which prepare them for further study in the area of Health Studies. [View program information](https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/foundation-health-studies/program-curriculum.html)

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) or to be 19 or older; international applicants need BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent), matching Langara's general entry standard. English proficiency is Category 3, Langara's baseline: English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 at 50%, IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (Writing 20, Reading 20, Listening 18, Speaking 18), Duolingo 110, CAEL 60, or PTE Academic 56. The programme's own admissions page states no further academic prerequisites, interview, portfolio or work-experience conditions beyond these; admission does not guarantee registration in specific required courses, and some admitted students may need extra English coursework to meet course-level prerequisites.

Application Details

Start Date: January, May, and September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC: for the 2027 entry cycle, applications open 1 February 2026 for Spring (January) entry, 1 June 2026 for Summer (May) entry and 1 October 2026 for Fall (September) entry, then stay open with no fixed closing date until each programme fills or classes begin. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC portal but face fixed closing dates: 30 September 2026 for Spring 2027, 31 January 2027 for Summer 2027 and 31 May 2027 for Fall 2027. A short list of limited-enrolment programmes - Nursing, Advanced Entry BSN, Nursing Practice in Canada, Applied Science for Engineering and the Post-Degree Diploma in Data Analytics - set their own, earlier deadlines that apply to both applicant types. Admission is otherwise rolling. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Langara College

Type: College
Founded: 1994
Students: 15,028
Programs: 164
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Foundation in Health Studies Citation award?

Langara College awards a Certificate in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Foundation in Health Studies Citation take?

The programme runs for 8 months.

How much does Foundation in Health Studies Citation cost?

Tuition is CAD 1,700 per total for local students.

Can Foundation in Health Studies Citation be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Langara College.

What language is Foundation in Health Studies Citation taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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