Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)

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.

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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).

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: $8,836 per year
• Residents of Canada: $10,119 per year
• International Residents: $20,137 per year
• For a complete breakdown, visit Undergraduate Tuition and Fees.

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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.

What skills will I gain from this program?

• Evaluate safety hazards and mitigate risks.
• Sharpen interpersonal skills through presentations.
• Interpret and apply government legislation.

Possible Career Paths

• Environmental health officer/public health inspector
• Occupational health and safety coordinator/safety consultant
• Food quality/HACCP coordinator
• Occupational health and safety/labour inspector