Get involved

Make the most of your time in the Faculty of Health Sciences

Your university experience can include more than just studying. Engaging with new communities, sharing interests with new friends, and learning new skills are just some of the opportunities to be had at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Join a club

Clubs are a great way to meet like-minded people and develop skills as part of the exciting campus community. Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Clubs span a wide range of interests—from salsa dancing to preparing for medical school. Don’t see a club to match your interests? You can start a club, too!

Join the Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Union (HSUSU)

The Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Union (HSUSU) represents the interests of FHS’s undergraduate study body to the university, and helps new undergraduates ease into student life. HSUSU is completely student-run by volunteers, offering leadership opportunities for students involved in running the union.

myInvolvement

myInvolvement is your one stop shop for on-campus opportunities! Register for career and leadership development programs, apply for volunteer and paid positions, sign up for campus events and workshops, and access your Co-Curricular Record.

Peer mentorships

Mentorship and guidance are available for first-year Health Sciences students through the student-led Faculty of Health Sciences Peer Mentorship Program. Senior undergraduates are matched with first year students to provide peer support during the transition to university life. Reach out to HSUSU if you are interested’d like to be a mentor or if you would like to receive support through this program.

Health innovation

Participate in experiential learning courses like Health Change Lab for an opportunity to work with community partners to solve real world health issues.

Co-op programs

The Faculty of Health Sciences Co-op program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to gain paid, real world work experiences while working towards their undergraduate degree. Co-op students alternate semesters of study with resume-boosting work semesters. Learn practical new skills and start developing your professional network before you graduate.

Student exchange program

Travel to new and exciting places, complete credit-earning courses that may not be available at SFU and build intercultural understanding to strengthen your independent and reflective learning skills. Studying abroad offers a world of opportunity and enriching experiences.