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Ashmita Grewel

Ashmita Grewal (BA '23) evaluated food share programs as part of her studies.

Public Health & Social Policy

The School of Public Health and Social Policy (PHSP) encompasses interdisciplinary and interprofessional fields of study. Our teaching and research are informed by principles of social justice and equity, diversity and cultural safety.

Study online

Our flexible online programs let you study in your own community.

Study in person

Our in-person programs let you conduct health research that transcends traditional disciplines.

Student spotlights

May 2026 student spotlight: Pablo González-Nieto and Abdul Abdulmalik

May 1, 2026

This month we have two exciting publications to share from SDH students: Pablo González-Nieto, SDH MSc student and Research Assistant at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research...

March 2026 student spotlight: Patricha Ottsen and Alysha Jones

March 9, 2026

This term we have two exciting publications to share from SDH students: Patricha Ottsen, SDH MA student, has recently published a scoping review with her co-supervisors, Drs. Cecilia Benoit and...

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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.