Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) (Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Physicians typically assist around a dozen patients daily, while public health experts impact thousands.

Discover how social norms, cultural practices, political systems, and geographic locations significantly influence wellbeing - and how leveraging these elements can address contemporary issues like tobacco use, malnutrition, pandemics, and other health concerns.

Through interdisciplinary approaches, you'll master creating effective health policies and compelling public health communications. Your capstone year includes completing either a research thesis, independent project, or community-based internship.

Earning a Public Health bachelor's degree prepares you to meaningfully benefit society - whether through studying pandemic containment strategies like COVID-19, designing nutrition initiatives for youth, or enhancing elder care programs locally.
Develop skills to assess and enhance population health. The curriculum emphasizes understanding the complex interplay of societal, environmental, biological, governmental, and mental health factors that shape wellbeing and predict future health needs.