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Bachelor of Public Health
University of Waterloo, Canada
CAD 50000
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 256
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
90
TOEFL
80%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Public Health has some of the smallest class sizes in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Waterloo. This means that you will get to know your professors really well—and they'll get to know you too—which will position you for success in your studies.
Gain a new perspective on illness and health
Biology isn't the only thing that determines health... social, cultural, political, and geographical conditions play a pivotal role in individual and population health. In the Public Health program at the University of Waterloo you'll learn how to improve human health by understanding these determinants and seek innovative ways to prevent diseases from occurring in the first place.
We recognize that the world is constantly changing, and so too should the policies, practices, structures, processes, and tools we use to improve health and health care. With this systems-thinking approach, you'll be able to tackle some of the world's toughest health challenges.
What will I get out of the Public Health program?
- Understanding of how and why social, political, economic, geographic, and biological factors interact to determine health
- Skills in using policy, advocacy, human engagement, mediation, communication, and community development and mobilization to implement change
- Ability to fully participate in the process of knowledge exchange, and to retrieve, interpret, and use research as the foundation for action
- A well-rounded education that will prepare you for a variety of pursuits when you graduate. Some students may go on to graduate and professional programs (e.g., Master of Public Health) while others will go straight into the workforce
You can also add additional areas of interest and expertise by including one or more of the areas of focus within the program.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 56 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 25.0 Minimum Speaking - 25.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 63.0 Minimum Writing - 65.0 Minimum Speaking - 65.0
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0 Minimum Literacy - 125.0 Minimum Production - 125.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Standard XII English, minimum final grade of 75%. Standard XII Mathematics (or Standard XII Applied Mathematics), minimum final grade of 70%.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
50000
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 256
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
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(CAD)
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students
We'll automatically consider you for most of our scholarships, including our President’s and Merit scholarships. However, there are some scholarships which require an application, including some of the ones listed below.
Scholarship | Programs or eligibility | Value | Application required? |
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International Student Entrance Scholarship | All programs | 20 scholarships valued at $10,000 each | No |
NEW! Faculty of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships | Programs: Environmental Engineering and Geological Engineering | $20,000 (over two years) | No |
NEW! Faculty of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships | Programs: Architectural, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Management, Nanotechnology, and Systems Design Engineering | $10,000 (for first year) | No |
Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships | Most programs in the Faculty of Mathematics | Up to 10 valued at $12,000 to $40,000 | No |
Faculty of Mathematics International Awards: India | Students from India applying to select programs in the Faculty of Mathematics | Up to 15 valued at $20,000 to $40,000 | No |
Faculty of Science International Student scholarships | Most programs in the Faculty of Science | 15 scholarships of $25,000 to $80,000 | Yes, by February 13, 2026 |
Entrance scholarships
Scholarships allow us to celebrate and recognize your achievements! Entrance scholarships are available if you're starting full-time first-year degree studies and are beginning university or college for the first time. Scholarships are awarded primarily on academic and personal achievement. Bursaries, another type of assistance, are awarded based on financial need.
Scholarships are normally awarded in mid-May once we receive updated grades from Ontario high schools. Details will be listed in your Waterloo applicant portal starting in mid-May.
President's and Merit Scholarships
- To recognize your outstanding academic achievement, you'll automatically be considered for the President's and Merit Scholarships if you're admitted to a full-time, first-year degree program and you're beginning university or college for the first time in September.
- These scholarships are awarded in early May based on your admission average. This is calculated using the grades in your top six Grade 12 courses or equivalents, including the required courses for the program(s) to which you’ve applied.
- No application is required.
- You can receive a President's or Merit Scholarship and scholarships offered by your faculty or University College, except for scholarships from St. Jerome’s or Renison which are equivalent to the President's or Merit Scholarship (you'll receive one or the other).
Scholarships | Value | Criteria | Details | How you'll be notified |
President's Scholarship of Distinction (admission average of 95% or higher) |
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The $1,500 International Experience Award will be awarded to Distinction Scholars who participate in an international study or work experience. The $1,500 Research Award will be awarded to Distinction Scholars for an on-campus research position with a Waterloo professor or for a research-based co-op position with the University. You will be invited to find a Waterloo professor to engage you as a full- or part-time research assistant for a term to carry out research under his or her supervision. Both the International Experience Award and the Research Award are available in your upper years should you choose to claim them. They're subject to the following conditions.
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If you qualify, you’ll receive scholarship information with your Offer of Admission in the applicant portal.
In late July, you’ll receive an email with information about how to use the award to help pay your tuition and fees. |
President's Scholarship (admission average of 90 - 94.9%) |
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If you meet the conditions outlined below, you’ll be awarded a one-time University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship valued at $2,000.
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If you qualify, you’ll receive scholarship information with your Offer of Admission in the Waterloo applicant portal.
In late July, you’ll receive an email with information about how to use the award to help pay your tuition and fees. |
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Merit Scholarship (admission average of 85 - 89.9% |
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If you meet the conditions outlined below, you’ll be awarded a one-time University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship valued at $1,000.
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If you qualify, you’ll receive scholarship information with your Offer of Admission in the Waterloo applicant portal.
In late July, you’ll receive an email with information about how to use the award to help pay your tuition and fees. |
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President's and Merit Scholarships – eligibility and conditions |
Note: These scholarships pertain to admission to the University of Waterloo main campus and are not applicable if you choose to register through St. Jerome’s University, one of Waterloo's on-campus University Colleges which offers its own scholarships. |
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