Description

Public Health (BASc)

Public health professionals develop and implement initiatives that improve the health, safety and well-being of populations in the workplace, neighbourhoods, cities, countries and more.

Program Format(s)

Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-op; Two-Year Option for University Graduates

Degree Earned

Bachelor of Applied Science

International Tuition Fee Range 2023/2024

$33,423 – $34,665 CAD

Location

Toronto, Canada

Is It for You?

Public health professionals develop and implement initiatives that improve the health, safety and well-being of populations in the workplace, neighbourhoods, cities, countries and more. This program offers experiential learning opportunities such as a paid co-op option, laboratory testing and analysis, site visits, presentations and seminars, and an independent research project. You’ll graduate prepared to protect the health of communities large and small and make a difference in humanity’s lived experience.

Program Accreditation

Accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

After Graduation

If desired, you can become certified as a public health inspector. You are also prepared to pursue progressive opportunities in government public health agencies; environmental organizations; private sector employment in food safety and quality; business and non-profit health education and promotion. You may work as a communicable disease investigator, health promoter, environmental public health officer or health care researcher. You may also choose to pursue further education in areas such as epidemiology, international health, health administration or education.