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Hons in Mental Health Studies (HBSc)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Hons in Mental Health Studies (HBSc) is a honours degree in Health Sciences programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

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Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: future.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Mental Health Studies is an Honours Bachelor of Science program at the University of Toronto Scarborough offering a deep understanding of mental disorders from physical (brain-based) and social perspectives. It is one of few North American programs where students study clinical psychology at the undergraduate level, covering the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders. A Health Sciences stream is available, leading to a Certificate in Pathways to Health Professions, and the degree can be combined with a Master of Social Work. The program runs over four years of full-time study, with Fall and Winter admission. Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English; Biology and a mathematics course (Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Functions, or Mathematics of Data Management) are recommended at admission and become required by second year.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English (required); Biology and one mathematics course (Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Functions, or Mathematics of Data Management) are recommended for admission and required by second year. Admission is offered to Ontario, other Canadian, and international high school applicants under comparable requirements. A co-op stream is available alongside the standard (non-co-op) entry stream.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About University of Toronto

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1827

Students: 103,140

QS rank: #32

Programs: 507

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Mental Health Studies (HBSc) award?

University of Toronto awards a Honours Degree in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Hons in Mental Health Studies (HBSc) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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