Public Health
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Why choose Public Health at UVic?
Public Health at UVic is for students who want to understand why health inequities exist and how communities, systems and policies can change them. You’ll explore real public health issues through a social justice lens and learn how to support inclusive, community-centred health services in Canada and beyond.
This flexible, primarily online program prepares you for work in health and community organizations, advocacy roles and further study. You’ll build practical skills in program planning, evaluation and community engagement while learning alongside students from diverse backgrounds and locations.
Areas of focus
- Ageing
- Disability Studies
- Global Health
- Indigenous Peoples’ Health
Careers
- Health administrator
- Health advocate
- Health educator
- Health planner
Program delivery
The program is primarily online, allowing you to learn where you live and stay connected to your community. Most courses are delivered asynchronously, with some scheduled real-time components. You’ll complete your coursework online while gaining practical experience through hands-on learning opportunities.
Hands-on learning
Practicum
Apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings while developing professional and interpersonal skills. Your practicum may take place with a government agency, non-profit organization or grassroots group, where you’ll support programs, research or community initiatives.
Directed readings
If you want to explore a specific topic in depth or participate in a research project, a directed-readings course lets you work closely with a faculty member to design a personalized learning experience aligned with your interests and goals.
Student spotlight
A father of two children, Mathew Hupfield wanted to refocus his career and was able to study online at UVic while living with his family in his home community of the Wasauksing First Nation, in northern Ontario.Admission
- Apply directly to this program as a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
- If you're a high school student, you can can apply to Social Sciences and transfer into Public Health after one or more years of study at UVic.
Admission requirements
Visit the School of Public Health & Social Policy website to view admission requirements for the Public Health program.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2026 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2026).
This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.
Ready to apply?
We'll walk you through all of the steps in the process, from submitting your online application to accepting your offer of admission.