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Public Health & Social Policy
Why choose UVic?
Courses
Applying to UVic
Study what you’re passionate about
Lindsay Brookes wanted to work in health and felt a degree in Public Health & Social Policy perfectly complemented her business degree, allowing her to work in a field she loves.
Become a student
Advance your career with a Master's of Public Health
Our MPH program lets you pursue your interests in health and social policy and choose courses that delve into topics you’re passionate about. The online, asynchronous format of the program allows you to balance work, life, and study. Choose between full-time or part-time study.
MPH program
Engage in interdisciplinary research with SDH
The Social Dimensions of Health graduate programs for MA, MSc, and PhD offer students an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research across social sciences, humanities, health, and education.
Social Dimensions of Health
A career that makes a difference
A degree in Public Health & Social Policy gives students real-world work experience through practicum placements and can lead to a fulfilling job or complement your current career. Britt Swoveland says the distance program gave her the opportunity to enhance her career goals while still working in her current job.
Moving forward together
Alexandra Kent says UVic's focus on equity and social justice, and strong connections to local Indigenous communities helped her choose this program. Her research focus led her to work at the Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement.
Current students
Focus on what matters to you
Students in the BA in Health & Public Health can focus their studies on various topics. These guests offered their experience to students in AGEI 473 Chronic Disease & Ageing.
Undergraduate courses
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