Bachelor of Health Sciences in Public Health

Studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Public Health (BHSc) at CBU offers a unique opportunity to impact quality of life for everyone around you. With the knowledge and skills learned here, you gain the ability to make a difference in a real community using modern facilities, working alongside experienced faculty. Specifically, the public health program at CBU focuses on environmental health. This segment of public health centres on keeping people healthy in the places they live, work and play. With an eclectic community coming from more than 50 countries collaborating and studying together in an island setting, health sciences in Cape Breton is a rich area for discovery. Our program taps into the natural resources of our region, focusing on food safety, water and air quality, communicable disease control, and occupational health and safety. We currently offer three streams of our program.

Students must be at least 16 years of age to apply to study at CBU. An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs. Direct Entry: English 12, Mathematics 12, 2 Science 12 (Chemistry, Physics, or Biology) and 1 additional grade 12 course. Minimum overall average of 65%. Chemistry is required and Physics is recommended. Post-Diploma: Completion of a diploma which falls under one of our articulation agreements. Post-Degree: Appropriately accredited university science degree with 3 credits in Chemistry and an Introductory Microbiology. In-Career: CPHI(C) is required to enter the one-year professional degree completion option.