Course details
The Bachelor of Health Science in Public Health at Cape Breton University equips you with the knowledge and skills to promote healthier communities, prevent disease, and lead public health initiatives across Canada and beyond. Public Health is defined as what a society does to collectively ensure the conditions for people to be healthy. While considering the diverse aspects of human health, the focus of the CBU’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) degree is on the Environmental dimension of Public Health. Leveraging the most current technical and scientific information, this program looks at our quality of life as determined by physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the environment. It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling, and preventing those factors in the environment that can potentially adversely affect the health of present and future generations. To apply for the Bachelor of Health Science in Public Health, students must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of high school (Grade 12 or equivalent) with strong performance in Math, English, and Science.
- English Language Proficiency
- Supporting Documents:
Transcripts Statement of Purpose (SOP) Letter of Recommendation (LOR) Resume (if applicable)
University Details
Cape Breton University is one of Canada’s youngest and most forward-looking universities offering comprehensive programs in liberal arts, science and professional courses. Currently home to over 3500 students, CBU allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs of their choice, in a college that enjoys national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction and employability. CBU offers a contemporary education environment that is focussed on academic and research excellence, student services, a very happening campus life and state-of-the-art technological tools. Applied research opportunities to students are outstanding, and CBU offers technical assistance to business, industry and community organizations. The college also offers Canada’s only Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development.
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode :Online/On campus
Entry Criteria
- IELTS overall 6.5 not less than 6
- Agregate 65% in Bachelors
- View Details: https://www.cbu.ca/ academics/programs/bachelor-of-health-sciences-public-health/
Course Outcome
- Environmental health officer/public health inspector
- Occupational health and safety coordinator/safety consultant
- Food quality/HACCP coordinator
- Occupational health and safety/labour inspector
Public health professionals are in demand across Canada’s healthcare systems, especially in government and municipal health departments.