Public Health
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Are you passionate about contributing to the health and well-being of communities? Explore community-based approaches to health promotion in this online program. Prepare for a career providing effective and inclusive services to communities.
On May 1, 2025, this program will move from the Faculty of Human and Social Development to the Faculty of Health.
Areas of focus
- Ageing
- Disability Studies
- Global Health
- Indigenous Peoples’ Health
Careers
- Health administrator
- Health advocate
- Health educator
- Health planner
Sample courses
- Healthy Sexuality - HLTH 251
- Determinants of Health and Population Health Promotion - HLTH 300
- Health Program Planning and Program Management – HLTH 320
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.
Program details
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Program details
Application deadline
Admission requirements
Recommended admission average
Expanded qualifications
English Language proficiency
Transfer credit
Tuition & fees
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Scholarships
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