Program Overview

Program Overview

The Baccalauréat en santé publique environnementale et sécurité du travail is a 90-credit program that aims to train specialists in environmental public health and occupational safety. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in natural sciences and public health, as well as the skills and knowledge required to work in prevention or inspection.

Program Structure

The program consists of a common core (first four trimesters) and two specializations (fifth and sixth trimesters):

• Santé publique environnementale (Environmental Public Health)
• Sécurité du travail (Occupational Safety)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Hold a Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) in Sciences, lettres et arts or Sciences de la nature
• Have a minimum R-score of 21
• Meet the French language requirement
• Meet the specific requirements for the chosen specialization

Specializations

The program offers two specializations:

• Santé publique environnementale (Environmental Public Health)
• Sécurité du travail (Occupational Safety)

Courses

Some of the courses offered in the program include:

• MSN 2100: Toxicologie et environnement
• SPU 1001: Santé publique contemporaine
• MSN 3001: Salubrité des immeubles
• MSN 3013: Inspection en santé environnementale
• NUT 1016: Salubrité et qualité des aliments

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's status:

• Résident(e) permanent(e) du Québec: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadien(ne) non-résident(e) au Québec: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• Étudiant(e) international(e): $15,602.05 per trimester (15 credits)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Inspection (especially in companies)
• Prevention (municipalities and governments)
• Environmental public health
• Occupational safety

Research Areas

The program focuses on various aspects of environmental health and occupational safety, including:

• Air and water quality
• Food safety
• Building hygiene and sanitation
• Occupational health and safety

Language Requirement

The program is offered in French, and applicants must meet the French language requirement to be eligible for admission.

Additional Information

The program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). Graduates of the program can pursue certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or a Certified Public Health Inspector (CPHI).