The Public Health Sciences (BSc) at the University of Waterloo is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address population health challenges. Objectives include understanding the determinants of health, disease prevention, health promotion, and policy development. Unique features encompass a mandatory co-op program for practical experience, integration of biomedical and social sciences, and emphasis on evidence-based public health practice.
Graduates are prepared for roles in public health agencies, government, non-profits, and research institutions. The program's co-op component enhances employability by providing real-world experience in health-related settings.
The program is delivered by the School of Public Health Sciences, with faculty expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and global health.
Students access state-of-the-art research labs, the Waterloo Centre for Public Health and Human Well-being, and partnerships with organizations like Public Health Ontario and international health agencies for fieldwork and research opportunities.
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