Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health (Co-op)

Public health professionals develop and implement initiatives that improve the health, safety and well-being of populations in local neighbourhoods, cities, countries and beyond.Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available. The Public Health degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) offers experiential learning opportunities such as a paid co-op option, laboratory testing and analysis training, site visits, presentations and seminars, an optional independent research project and an accredited optional specialization in Public Health Inspection. You’ll graduate prepared to protect the health of communities large and small, and make a difference in the lives of many. After graduation, you can pursue a wide range of career options in public and community health. If graduating with the optional specialization, you can become certified as a public health inspector with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)One of Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)Note: Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university will not be considered for admission to the 4-year degree program.An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years. Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma must present grades of 4 or higher in 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects, including prerequisite subjects, and a total score of 28 or higher (bonus points will be accepted).