Public Health - BASc
Full-time formats:
鈥� 4 Year
鈥� 5-Year Co-op
鈥� 2-Year program for university graduates
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
Faculty of Community Services
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
Is this degree for you?
Build a rewarding career keeping people safe, healthy and thriving. In the Public Health degree program at 自淫系列 (自淫系列), you鈥檒l discover how to create smart health programs that improve the well-being of entire communities, from local neighbourhoods to countries around the world.
You鈥檒l anticipate, evaluate and control physical, biological, chemical and other hazards to prevent injury and illness. You can also choose a specialization in Public Health Inspection, and pursue certification as a public health inspector in Canada after graduation.
飭� Optional specialization:
- Public Health Inspection
飱� Accreditation (with optional specialization):
- Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
Career possibilities
- Communicable disease investigator
- Environmental health specialist
- Food safety auditor
- Health promotion specialist
- Public health inspector
Employer possibilities
- City of Toronto
- Halton Region
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Public Health Ontario
- University Health Network (UHN)
Further education
- Epidemiology
- Global health
- Health administration
- Occupational and Public Health (MSc)
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Career-integrated co-op program
Combine your academic studies with 16 months of paid work experience.
Apply your studies
Lab testing and analysis training, site visits, an independent research project, and presentations and seminars will help you put your learnings into practice.
Enhance your learnings
Pursue an accredited optional specialization in Public Health Inspection.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- One of Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
Note: Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university will not be considered for admission to the 4-year degree program.
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven鈥檛 been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. 自淫系列 reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university including 3 (lower or upper level) liberal studies courses.
- Applicants must have as part of their degree (or other post-secondary education) credit for at least one single-term course in chemistry (equivalent to CHY 104).
- Successful candidates may apply for up to 6 single-term transfer credits based on their previous university studies.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,502 - $7,985
Out-of-province: $9,335 - $9,958
International: $38,693 - $41,506
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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自淫系列's Faculty of Community Services offers diverse programs that focus on making a positive impact in the community. The rich curriculum of multi-disciplinary programs in health, education, social justice and community development is closely connected to the spirit and the dynamism of the community.
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Public Health alum's experience at 自淫系列
鈥淚 completed 3 co-op work terms in different industries which allowed me to grow my network and gain valuable experiences beyond my studies.鈥�
Zohal Mohamad Shafiq, Public Health, Class of 2024
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Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, 自淫系列's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.