Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Analytics

Credential

Diploma Diplomas offer practical, career-focused training and are usually completed in one to two years. They help you gain technical and workplace skills that are in demand across many industries.

Delivery mode

On-campus All classes take place in-person at one of our campuses.

Time commitment

Full-Time You take a regular course load and move through the program at the standard pace. Expect to study most weekdays.

Duration

2 years

Program codes

Code: PBDHA

Cost

$10,310 total program cost Domestic students: $10,310 total program cost $50,950 total program cost International students: $50,950 total program cost

Location

Kelowna Full program offered in Kelowna

Available for

Domestic students
International students

Program features

TBD

Program overview

About the program

Identify data-driven solutions for health-care systems in positions that are highly sought after in industry. Gain an appreciation of how health systems work locally and abroad, and how applying mathematical, statistical and machine learning techniques make a difference in health organizations.

Health-Care Analyst / Senior Health-Care Analyst
Health Informatics Data Analyst
Systems Administrator
Program Manager Analytics
Data Solution Architect
Health Services Manager
Infection Prevention Manager

Students entering this program are expected to own their own laptop computer. The computer should have Windows 10 installed and with the following specs:

A minimum of 8 GB of RAM.

NOTE: If you can obtain 16 GB of RAM, this is a lot better. If 8GB is all you can obtain, then you will need to ensure you keep your stored files, and downloaded apps and programs to a minimum, and rely on external storage and cloud-based solutions.

For computing speed, you will require at least around 2+ GHz or better.

NOTE: You can get away with 1.8-1.9 GHz, but speeds much slower might prove a little more time-consuming for you to complete assignment work, but can still function adequately most of the time.

An up-to-date, latest generation graphics card, that is optimized for speedy and optimal graphics rendering.

NOTE: Many gaming laptops already have this. It is not necessary for you to use a gaming laptop, but we will be performing substantially graphics-heavy analyses for time to time, and the limitations of your graphics card can become an issue.

You should ask your local computer outlet for assistance with the above, in the event that this is not clear to you, or if you have not purchased a laptop for advanced scientific studies before. Also, although we recommend a PC with Windows 10, if you are running a different operating system (such as a MacOS, or an earlier version of Windows) you can still successfully complete the program.

Please be advised we perform our teaching activities exclusively in Windows 10 in this program, and this may mean that you could face challenges obtaining timely and/or effective assistance with issues that arise due to differences in our operating systems.

Monitors: Many students have found it highly beneficial to invest in a second monitor for their laptop. This allows multiple screens and applications to be more easily viewed side-by-side when doing serious analysis work at home. In addition, having the ability to zoom effectively can greatly enhance clarity and visibility. We routinely make use of extended displays to greatly enhance our analysis and programming work, and we recommend that you at the very least investigate and decide whether this would be of benefit to you.

NOTE: Equipment requirements as of the 2021/22 academic year.

Students in the the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Analytics come from backgrounds in Computer Science, Health, Math, Statistics and other fields. No matter the background, however, applicants should have interest and skills in Math in order to be successful in the program.

Before joining this program, please ensure you can confidently complete our self-assessment guide to understand the math background needed.

This diagnostic test highlights the level of mathematics students are expected to know upon entering the Health Analytics program and is designed to help ensure a strong foundation for success.

Data science diagnostic test

Program description

This two-year post-baccalaureate diploma (60 credit/20 course) is aimed at students with a bachelor degree in any nursing, science, engineering, psychology, business or management program who wish to pursue a career in Health Analytics. Students will receive thorough training in statistics and data science. Term one of this program sets the mathematical and statistical foundation for higher level learning in the health and data science areas. In subsequent terms, students build on, and apply, these foundational skills to a diverse set of areas. While many of the applications have a health focus, the mathematical, statistical, and data science concepts learned are universally applicable to a wide range of disciplines.

At the end of this program students will:

Understand healthcare systems in a variety of countries including how their history, geography, government and economy and privacy laws impact the healthcare system.
Evaluate, define and explain data-analytic problems that offer the greatest opportunities for organizational benefits.
Understand the relevant laws, regulations and standards involved with health data.
Manage and manipulate data and create data visualizations using a variety of mathematical and statistical software.
Apply mathematical, statistical and machine learning techniques to support organizational decisions as well as to identify new data driven opportunities.
Participate in the planning and execution of a data science project culminating in recommendations based on the results of the analysis.

Admission and program requirements

Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor Degree in any science, nursing, engineering, psychology, or management program.
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada will require a World Education Service evaluation with International Credential Advantage Package of their credentials.
A post-secondary basic calculus course, or equivalent, is highly recommended. A keen interest in mathematics and data science is required for this program.
A student who has completed a recognized undergraduate degree in a program different than those listed above may be admitted to the program provided they pass the Okanagan College Basic Algebra Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 20/25 AND the Calculus Readiness Test with a minimum score of 16/25.
English Requirements:

English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives

Schedule and campus options

Start date:

Sep. 2026

Location:

Kelowna

Delivery mode:

On-campus

Application status:

Open

Start date:

Jan. 2027

Location:

Kelowna

Delivery mode:

On-campus

Application status:

Open

Start date	Location	Delivery mode	Application status
Sep. 2026	Kelowna	On-campus	Open Open
Jan. 2027	Kelowna	On-campus	Open Open

Tuition and fees

Domestic students

$10,310

total program cost

International students

$50,950

total program cost

Domestic students: $10,310 total program cost
International students: $50,950 total program cost
Fees include all mandatory fees: Activity fee, Health & Dental, Student Association fee, Education Technology fee, Development fee.
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
Detailed domestic tuition and fees information