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.
You’ll graduate with
- A strong foundation in public and population health
- Practical experience through a supervised practicum
- Skills valued by community, non-profit and public-sector employers
- A degree designed to fit your life, wherever you live.
Customize your degree
Choose one area of focus to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals:
- Ageing
- Disability Studies
- Global Health
- Indigenous Peoples’ Health
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.
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.
Inspiring courses
- Healthy Sexuality
- Determinants of Health and Population Health Promotion
- Health Program Planning and Program Management
Career possibilities
- Health administrator
- Health advocate
- Health educator
- Health planner
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
Providing you accurate application deadlines, tuition fee estimates, admission requirements, scholarships and transfer credit depends on your situation.
Program details
Application deadline
Admission requirements
Recommended admission average
Expanded qualifications
English language proficiency
Transfer credit
Tuition & fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).
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.
Scholarships
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