Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources
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How does this align with my curriculum?
AB
Biology 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
11
Unit D: Human Systems
AB
Biology 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit A: Nervous and Endocrine Systems
AB
Biology 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit B: Reproduction and Development
AB
Biology 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit C: Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology
AB
Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (2006)
11
Unit C: Disease Defence and Human Health
AB
Science 24 (2003, Updated 2014)
11
Unit C: Disease Defence and Human Health
AB
Science 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
AB
Science 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit C: Electromagnetic Energy
BC
Anatomy & Physiology 12 (June 2018)
12
Big Idea: Gene expression, through protein synthesis, is an interaction between genes and the environment.
BC
Life Sciences 11 (June 2018)
11
Big Idea: Life is a result of interactions at the molecular and cellular levels.
BC
Science for Citizens 11 (June 2018)
11
Big Idea: Scientific processes and knowledge inform our decisions and impact our daily lives.
MB
Grade 11 Biology (2010)
11
Unit 1: Wellness and Homeostasis
MB
Grade 11 Biology (2010)
11
Unit 3: Transportation and Respiration
MB
Grade 11 Biology (2010)
11
Unit 5: Protection and Control
MB
Grade 11 Biology (2010)
11
Unit 6: Wellness and Homeostatic Changes
MB
Grade 12 Biology (2011)
12
Unit 1: Understanding Biological Inheritance
MB
Senior 1 Science (2000)
9
Cluster 1: Reproduction
MB
Senior 4 Physics (2005)
12
Topic 4: Medical Physics
NB
Biologie 53421 (2008) (french only)
12
3. Anatomie et physiologie humaines
NB
Biology 112/111 (2008)
11
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
NB
Biology 122/121 (2008)
12
Unit 1: Genetic Continuity
NB
Biology 122/121 (2008)
12
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
NB
Sciences de la nature, 11e année (2005) (French only)
11
Thème 3: Microorganismes, système immunitaire et santé
NL
Biology 2201 (2002)
11
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
NL
Biology 3201 (2004)
12
Unit 1: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
NL
Biology 3201 (2004)
12
Unit 2: Reproduction and Development
NL
Biology 3201 (2004)
12
Unit 3: Genetic Continuity
NL
Grade 9 Science
9
Unit 4: Reproduction (revised 2011)
NS
Biology 11/Advanced Biology 11 (2012)
11
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
NS
Biology 12 (2012)
12
Unit 1: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
NS
Biology 12 (2012)
12
Unit 2: Reproduction and Development
NS
Biology 12 (2012)
12
Unit 3: Genetic Continuity
NS
Science Grade 8 (2020)
8
Learners will evaluate ways to maintain and factors that disrupt cell and system health.
NT
Biology 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
11
Unit D: Human Systems
NT
Biology 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit A: Nervous and Endocrine Systems
NT
Biology 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit B: Reproduction and Development
NT
Biology 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit C: Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology
NT
Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (Alberta, 2006)
11
Unit C: Disease Defence and Human Health
NT
Science 24 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
11
Unit C: Disease Defence and Human Health
NT
Science 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
NT
Science 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit C: Electromagnetic Energy
NU
Biology 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
11
Unit D: Human Systems
NU
Biology 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit A: Nervous and Endocrine Systems
NU
Biology 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit B: Reproduction and Development
NU
Biology 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit C: Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology
NU
Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (Alberta, 2006)
11
Unit C: Disease Defence and Human Health
NU
Science 24 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
11
Unit C: Disease Defence and Human Health
NU
Science 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
NU
Science 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
12
Unit C: Electromagnetic Energy
ON
Biology, Grade 11, College (SBI3C)
11
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
ON
Biology, Grade 11, College (SBI3C)
11
Strand B: Cellular Biology
ON
Biology, Grade 11, College (SBI3C)
11
Strand C: Microbiology
ON
Biology, Grade 11, College (SBI3C)
11
Strand D: Genetics
ON
Biology, Grade 11, College (SBI3C)
11
Strand E: Anatomy of Mammals
ON
Biology, Grade 11, University (SBI3U)
11
Strand D: Genetic Processes
ON
Biology, Grade 11, University (SBI3U)
11
Strand E: Animals: Structure and Function
ON
Biology, Grade 12, University (SBI4U)
12
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
ON
Biology, Grade 12, University (SBI4U)
12
Strand B: Biochemistry
ON
Biology, Grade 12, University (SBI4U)
12
Strand D: Molecular Genetics
ON
Chemistry, Grade 12, University (SCH4U)
12
Strand C: Structure and Properties of Matter
ON
Science Grade 10 Academic (SNC2D)
10
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
ON
Science Grade 10 Academic (SNC2D)
10
Strand B: Tissues, Organs, and Systems of Living Things
ON
Science Grade 10 Applied (SNC2P) (2008)
10
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
ON
Science Grade 10 Applied (SNC2P) (2008)
10
Strand B: Human Tissues, Organs, and Systems
ON
Science, Grade 12, University/College (SNC4M)
12
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
ON
Science, Grade 12, University/College (SNC4M)
12
Strand B: Medical technologies
ON
Science, Grade 12, University/College (SNC4M)
12
Strand C: Pathogens and Diseases
ON
Science, Grade 12, University/College (SNC4M)
12
Strand E: Science and Public Health Issues
ON
Science, Grade 12, University/College (SNC4M)
12
Strand F: Biotechnology
ON
Science, Grade 12, Workplace (SNC4E)
12
Strand D: Disease and Its Prevention
PE
Biology 521A (2010)
11
Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
PE
Biology 621A (2010)
12
Genetic Continuity
PE
Biology 621A (2010)
12
Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
PE
Biology 621A (2010)
12
Reproduction and Development
PE
Human Biology 801A (revised 2009)
11
Digestive system, Respiratory System, Circulatory System)
PE
Science 421A (2019)
10
Content Knowledge: CK 1.1
PE
Science 421A (2019)
10
Content Knowledge: CK 1.2
PE
Science 9e année (2016) (french only)
9
Thème 4 : L’univers technologique
QC
Applied Science and Technology
Sec III
Technological world
QC
Science and Technology
Sec I
Living World: Life Sustaining Processes
QC
Science and Technology
Sec I
Living World: Survival of Species
QC
Science and Technology
Sec II
Living World: Life Sustaining Processes
QC
Science and Technology
Sec II
Living World: Survival of Species
QC
Science and Technology
Sec III
Technological World
SK
Biology 30 (2016)
12
Genetics and Biotechnology
SK
Health Science 20 (2016)
11
Diagnostics and Treatment
SK
Health Science 20 (2016)
11
Health Care Philosophies and Ethics
SK
Health Science 20 (2016)
11
Human Body
SK
Science 9 (2009)
9
Life Science – Reproduction and Human Development (RE)
YT
Anatomy & Physiology 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
12
Big Idea: Gene expression, through protein synthesis, is an interaction between genes and the environment.
YT
Life Sciences 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
11
Big Idea: Life is a result of interactions at the molecular and cellular levels.
YT
Science for Citizens 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
11
Big Idea: Scientific processes and knowledge inform our decisions and impact our daily lives.
If you see your future self helping people by working on their health and well-being, then the health sciences may be for you! Health sciences is more than just becoming a doctor, although that is definitely one outcome. There is an amazing range of potential careers that an education in health sciences unlocks! Explore the lesson below to get started, and then browse some of the careers of the amazing people listed below.
Where To Start:
Careers:
Below are just some of the many potential career choices you can make with an interest in health sciences!
Further Resources:
Interested in what you've seen so far? Explore some of these backgrounders and lessons on topics in the health sciences. You may uncover a passion you never knew you had!
Wondering what else might be out there in terms of careers? Explore these career-planning activities and discover your future today!
