Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Program Types:

Degree, Undergraduate

Program Duration:

1 Year, 2 Year, 4 Year

Fields of Study:

Health & Well-Being, Sciences

Students can begin a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) degree in either September (Fall) or January (Winter).

Canadian Students

International Students

Transfer Students

Please select your province for specific admission requirements.

General Requirements for High School Graduates

See CBU’s English Language Requirements here.

English 12 (academic or advanced)

Math 12 (academic or advanced)

2 Science 12 level academic or advanced (chemistry is required)

1 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course

Please select your country to view admission requirements.

General Transfer Student Requirements

In order to transfer to CBU you must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
You must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program, found under the Canadian or International tabs of this tool.
To see if your institution is an articulation partner, please view our articulation agreements page.
Please email us if you have specific questions about admission requirements and transferring to CBU:
- International students: internationaladmissions@cbu.ca.
- Canadian students / Permanent Residents of Canada: admissions@cbu.ca

Impact Quality Of Life

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.

Ready to Apply?

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.

Stream One is the four-year option that a student graduating from high school, or someone without post-secondary education, could take. Stream Two is an accelerated two year option for students with a previous science degree or a similar degree/diploma. Stream Three is an in-career option available only to military workers seeking a degree. These military workers must be certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

All graduates receive the same credential, a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Public Health (BHSc).

Students sitting in CBU courtyard near residence buildings.

TUITION AND FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS

What is the tuition for this program?

These numbers are an estimate for planning purposes only. These numbers do not include lab or accommodation fees.

Residents of Nova Scotia: $4,525 per semester / $9,050 per year
Residents of Canada: $5,170 per semester / $10,340 per year
International Residents: $10,970 per semester / $21,940 per year
For a complete breakdown, visit Undergraduate Tuition and Fees.

Sample Courses and Resources

CBU COURSE CATALOGUE

Public Health Courses

BHSc (PUBLIC HEALTH) PROGRAM STRUCTURE & DEGREE PATHS

SAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULE

BHS, Public Health (Year 1)

Why study at CBU?

CBU is a place where courageous ideas, bold thinking and innovative approaches come together to create something special. You can see it in our accreditation, our location and our reputation. But most of all, you can see it in our facilitation.

This program is one of six currently accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors in Canada. Students graduating from our program meet the academic requirements necessary to pursue a practicum and certification to work as an environmental health officer/public health officer in Canada.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) has been at CBU since 1996, and has developed a reputation across Canada for preparing students for the real world. Lab-based courses allow students to engage in activities that will facilitate active learning with instructors who have real-world experience.

Accreditation

CBU’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) program is a leader in the environmental health field in Canada. It is one of only six programs accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and the only program east of Montreal. Graduates are eligible to earn the CPHI(C) (Certified Public Health Inspectors (Canada)) credential. This professional designation is required to work as a Health Inspector or Environmental Health Officer in all provinces across Canada, except Quebec. Certification can lead to opportunities to work in diverse and challenging careers in both the public and private sectors.