Public Health (BASc)
Bachelor's degree
In Toronto (Canada)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Toronto (Canada)
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
If desired, you can become certified as a public health inspector. You are also prepared to pursue progressive opportunities in government public health agencies; environmental organizations; private sector employment in food safety and quality; business and non-profit health education and promotion. You may work as a communicable disease investigator, health promoter, environmental public health officer or health care researcher. You may also choose to pursue further education in areas such as epidemiology, international health, health administration or education.
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About this course
Public health professionals develop and implement initiatives that improve the health, safety and well-being of populations in the workplace, neighbourhoods, cities, countries and more. This program offers experiential learning opportunities such as a paid co-op option, laboratory testing and analysis, site visits, presentations and seminars, and an independent research project. You’ll graduate prepared to protect the health of communities large and small and make a difference in humanity’s lived experience.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
One of Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
Accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
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Subjects
- Public Health
- General Chemistry
- Environmental
- Health law
- Pathophysiology
- Professional
- Data Management
- Communication
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
Course programme
- General Chemistry
- Environmental Health Law
- Pathophysiology
- Professional Practice
- Data Management
- Communication in the Health Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Introductory Toxicology
- Determinants of Health
- Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Biological Agents
- Accident Theory
- Physical Agents
- Epidemiology
- Occupational Hygiene I
- Advanced Toxicology
- Fire and Radiation Safety
- Research Methods
- Systems Safety
- Safety Evaluation Techniques
- Occupational Hygiene II
- Ergonomics
- Environment and Emergencies
- Health Education and Promotion
- Risk Assessment
- Disability Management
- Safety Control Methods
- Sectoral Applications
- Advanced Health and Safety Law
- OHSE Management Systems
Additional information
Domestic Fees Range: $7,091 - $7,582
International Fees Range: $28,570 - $29,988
Public Health (BASc)