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The Bachelor of Environmental Public Health prepares you to enter the field of environmental public health as professional, effective members of a multi-disciplinary health team. Upon graduation you will be able to recognize, evaluate, and manage environmental factors that impact on human health. General studies in health and the health engineering sciences, liberal studies, health care management, math, and the physical and social sciences are included. Instructional modes include lectures, labs, guided learning, field trips, directed studies, and practical experiences. You'll be prepared for jobs that include law enforcement, consulting, legislation to government, and quality assurance. 

Environmental Public Health: Bachelor of Environmental Public Health

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Note: In alignment with public health orders, this program requires that students be vaccinated for a number of communicable diseases – including COVID-19.

This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all  and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.

Step 1: Meet the following 

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with:
3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution
Post-secondary: 60.0 credits that include:
A minimum 18.0 credits at the second year level in at least two subject areas (67%)
Biology (67%)
Chemistry (67%)
A minimum 6.0 additional credits of science (67%)
Complete the following form for submission with your online application:
Self-assessment: This form includes questions regarding your post-secondary education and fields to verify that you have completed the following requirements:
Career discussion with a public health inspector or environmental health officer, and
Minimum of one year of full-time or accumulated part-time, relevant work or volunteer experience (experience featuring professional settings and interpersonal interactions are preferred)
Valid driver's licence*

*Students will be required to have access to a vehicle. A Class 5 (full) driver's licence is preferred; a Class 7 (novice) licence is the minimum for the practicum in Level 8 but may not be adequate for all practicum locations.

Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.

Step 2: Department assessment

Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the program area when the  are complete. Applicants will be contacted for the following:

Criminal Record Check 
Clinical requirements

Note: Effective immediately, all health care workers who come into contact with patients at publicly-funded health care facilities or in the community, including at long-term-care facilities, will have to get the influenza vaccine or wear a mask during flu season. This policy affects all students who will be entering a clinical setting.

As such, you will be required to provide proof of your immunization or agree to wear a mask at all times through the flu season prior to being placed in your clinical studies.

Up-to-date immunization program

Continuation requirements

Biostatistics or Statistics (strongly recommended prior to program entry however may be taken prior to Level 7)

Academic Admission Requirement



Post-secondary English or communication composition course. Good communication skills are important for success in the program.
Post-secondary organic chemistry course.
Strong computer skills in MS Office 2010.
Post-secondary course work completed within the last five years.
Applicants must be in good health with adequate hearing and vision.
The nature of the work in this program and career is physically demanding. If you have questions regarding the physical demands, please contact the program head. Applicants with disabilities should contact Accessibility Services.

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Open to applications beginning of October
This program is not available to international students.

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