The concept of Health Sciences Education is based on the view that health is a broad subject encompassing both the problems of ill health and the impact of biology, environment and lifestyle on health. Each health professional has specific educational requirements, but by learning together in shared facilities there exists an opportunity to establish effective interprofessional working relationships. The programmes in the Faculty attempt to meet these goals through a variety of learning approaches.
Emphasis is placed on problem-based, small group learning experiences.
Other approaches to learning, including interdisciplinary educational experiences, are used where appropriate. In July 1974, the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine were brought together to form the Faculty of Health Sciences. In 1989, the new School of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy was added and in 1993 the Midwifery Education Programme was established. The Faculty of Health Sciences collaborates with the Division of Health Sciences at Mohawk College in educational programmes for other health professions based at the College. Research programmes encompassing the broad spectrum of health have been established, including basic and applied research and various aspects of health-care delivery.