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Graduates of a Bachelor’s degree program in Health Sciences will possess employable skills such as group problem-solving, statistical and computational skills, and communication and organizational skills. These will be honed within the practical framework of knowledge and concepts in epidemiology, human biology, determinants of health, and critical thinking, and translating evidence-based knowledge into programs and policy. We anticipate that our graduates will work as report writers, research assistants, community outreach workers and entry- and mid-level administrators, assisting with program planning and evaluation, health education, fundraising, and grant writing in a range of organizations.

Graduates may find employment in:

Graduates may also use their bachelors' degree to prepare for entrance into other programs in health such as:

  • medicine
  • occupational therapy
  • physiotherapy
  • health law
  • nursing
  • public and population health

Here are specific examples of how graduates of health  sciences programs contribute to public health regionally, nationally and globally:

  • Preventing hospital, daycare and nursing home epidemics by identifying public health measures necessary to operate safe daycares, nursing homes, and hospitals to avoid the preventable epidemics that occur through improper hand washing and child/elder/patient care techniques.
  • Identifying and promoting the beneficial effects of exercise to help the public understand the ability of exercise to lessen stress and the risks of chronic disease.
  • Promoting a healthy environment by monitoring air pollution levels so that those with lung disease can take the appropriate steps to ensure their safety. Developing programs and publicizing the health impacts of air pollution to encourage public officials to develop programs to offset emissions. Encouraging drivers to use public transit or cycle or walk to work.
  • Promoting healthy dietary habits by identifying optimum levels of nutrients and publicizing messages to encourage the public to limit fat and sugar intake and eat a recommended number of fruits, vegetables, etc.
  • Promoting careers in medicine by identifying the need for doctors in rural and urban areas and assisting with recruitment through educational programs, policy development and publicity campaigns.
  • Preventing motor vehicle accidents by identifying safe practices such as using seatbelts and not using cell phones while driving. Developing and implementing information campaigns to promote healthy changes in attitudes and behaviours, thus reducing the frequency and severity of motor vehicle accidents.
  • Identifying the definite links of smoking to cancer and chronic diseases and promoting smokefree workplaces and public spaces.
  • Researching antibiotic use with a view to identifying usage patterns and the impact of overuse. Developing and implementing information campaigns to educate medical doctors and the public about the risks of overuse and resistance to antibiotics. 
  • Evaluating and monitoring the cleanliness of our lakes, rivers, streams and reservoirs to ensure human safety and the safety of the habitat for fish and other sources of human nutrients.
  • Investigating outbreaks of flu and other contagious diseases and recommending strategies to limit the spread of disease.
  • Helping lower the incidence of diabetes in Aboriginal communities by building awareness of diabetes and its complications, and identifying how to prevent diabetes by healthy eating and an active lifestyle.
  • Ensuring food safety by verifying that food prepared by caterers and eaten in restaurants and cafeterias is safe by monitoring food suppliers, testing lab samples and determining proper refrigeration requirements for perishable products.
  • Identifying strategies for non-profit, community-based health agencies to maximize use of existing resources.
  • Helping homeless people find shelter by developing effective campaigns to lobby government for improved housing for vulnerable populations. 
  • Minimizing the risk of illness related to international travel by urging Canadians to take protective measures and consult health professionals prior to traveling to tropical and developing countries.
  • Enhancing infection prevention and control programs by collecting, analyzing, interpreting and disseminating information related to various diseases and conditions.
  • Optimizing public health care by monitoring trends in health and health determinants, and by providing information for evidence-based decision making.
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