Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a specialization in Public Health and Population Health is a 120-credit program that offers an integrative approach to health studies. Students benefit from training in biosciences, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and an interdisciplinary approach to studying health determinants. This unique approach enables students to discover innovative methods for studying, analyzing, and addressing complex health problems that arise at every stage of life, in Canada and around the world.

Program Description

The Public Health and Population Health specialization fosters interdisciplinary training in health sciences, founded on theories and methodologies related to population health and public health, which remain the foundation of Canada's health system. Students evaluate health scenarios from local and global perspectives, critique health frameworks, develop health interventions, including health promotion strategies, distinguish structural and systemic causes of health disparities, and assess the contributions of intersectoral collaborations in health.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue studies in a master's program in health-related sciences or pursue a career in a public or private agency, non-governmental organization, or community health program. Students receive basic training necessary to pursue studies in medicine, rehabilitation sciences, dentistry, or pharmacy. The interdisciplinary approach enhances the quality and maturity of future clinicians and health professionals.

Language of Instruction

This program is offered in French and English.

Cooperative Education

The cooperative education regimen is available with this program.

French Immersion

The French Immersion Regimen is offered in the Anglophone stream of this program.

Program Requirements

The program requirements have been modified. Previous requirements can be consulted in the annuaries.

Course List

• Required Courses (1000 level)
  • ANP 1505: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 credits)
  • ANP 1506: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credits)
  • BIO 1540: Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology (3 credits)
  • CHM 1711: Principles of Chemistry (3 credits)
  • FRA 1710: Analysis, Writing, and Argumentation I (3 credits)
  • HSS 1500: Microbiology and Immunology (3 credits)
  • HSS 1501: Determinants of Health (3 credits)
  • PSY 1501: Introduction to Psychology: Foundations (3 credits)
  • SOC 1501: Elements of Sociology (3 credits)
• Required Courses (2000 level)
  • HSS 2502: Communication and Health (3 credits)
  • HSS 2705: Molecular Mechanisms of Diseases (3 credits)
  • HSS 2721: Sociopolitical and Economic Perspectives of Health (3 credits)
  • HSS 2781: Quantitative Analysis of Health Sciences Data: Continuous Variables (3 credits)
  • HSS 2782: Quantitative Analysis of Health Sciences Data: Categorical Variables (3 credits)
  • PHI 2796: Bioethics (3 credits)
• Required Course (3000 level)
  • HSS 3501: Health Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (3 credits)
  • HSS 3503: Experience of Illness, Disability, and Handicap (3 credits)
  • HSS 3505: Global Citizenship and Health (3 credits)
  • HSS 3506: Pharmacology: Mechanisms of Action and Medication Adherence (3 credits)
  • HSS 3508: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (3 credits)
  • HSS 3510: Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • HSS 3703: Environment and Health (3 credits)
  • HSS 3705: Pathophysiology of Health Problems (3 credits)
• Required Courses (4000 level)
  • HSS 4501: Development and Evaluation of Health Programs (3 credits)
  • HSS 4502: Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (3 credits)
  • HSS 4510: Public Health and Population Health (3 credits)
  • HSS 4731: International Health (3 credits)
• Elective Courses
  • 3 credits of elective courses in health sciences from the list of elective courses (3 credits)
  • 6 credits of elective courses in sciences offered by the Faculty of Science (6 credits)
• Optional Courses
  • 30 credits of optional courses or a minor (30 credits)
• Total Credits: 120 credits

List of Elective Courses

• ANP 1507: Human Anatomy and Physiology III (3 credits)
• HSS 2504: Human Activity, Work, and Health (3 credits)
• HSS 2505: Understanding Mental Health (3 credits)
• HSS 2516: Health of Francophones in Minority Situations (3 credits)
• HSS 2521: History of Health Care (3 credits)
• HSS 3507: Understanding Measured Signals by Health Technologies (3 credits)
• HSS 3509: Research Approaches in Health Biosciences (3 credits)
• HSS 3732: Technology and Health (3 credits)
• HSS 4507: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on End of Life and Death (3 credits)
• HSS 4508: Methods for Evaluating Health Technologies (3 credits)
• HSS 4509: Computer-Assisted Health Applications (3 credits)
• HSS 4511: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 credits)
• HSS 4512: Molecular Determinants of Health and Longevity (3 credits)
• HSS 4712: Critical Evaluation and Appreciation of Health Research (3 credits)
• HSS 4724: Selected Topics in Health Sciences (3 credits)
• HSS 4900: Research Project (3 credits)
• HSS 4901: Advanced Research Project (6 credits)
• HSS 4902: Interdisciplinary Practical Internship in Health Sciences (3 credits)