Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) (Co-op)

Program Description

Available intakes: January & September

Health is a top priority for all Canadians and it also demands attention on an international level. There is a growing need for qualified and experienced public health professionals.

As the first Bachelor of Public Health degree in Canada, our unique program will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with emerging issues in Public Health that affect both local and international communities.

This innovative program focuses on individual, community, and population health and wellness with an emphasis on health promotion, health administration, health policy, and health programming and evaluation. You will learn about the biological, social and environmental determinants of important health issues, and explore disease prevention and health promotion strategies.

You will study emerging diseases and chronic health issues in both developing and developed countries. The knowledge and practical skills you will gain can be applied to developing public health programs and policies; planning, implementing, and managing disease prevention and health promotion programs, and conducting health research. There are also many opportunities for self-directed study, internships with community partners, research experiences, and international study placements.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School

Min GPA: 82.0% Convert grades

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

Min TOEFL iBT: 88 (Min Writing: 21.0, Min Speaking: 21.0)

Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

• September 2021 Available