Health & Behaviour (B.Sc.)
Prepare for a career as a health professional by exploring the complex relationship between physical, medical and social well-being. This unique interdisciplinary degree program introduces students to a multidisciplinary understanding of health, wellness, and the prevention and treatment of illness through courses across Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Sociology, and the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing. A strong emphasis on research, community-based learning, and practical application means you’ll develop a solid foundation for interpreting data and how to apply it to challenging health issues. You will also develop the critical and analytical thinking skills needed to become a health and wellness leader, integrating behavioural theories into real-world scenarios and applications.
Degrees Offered:
- B.Sc.
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Put theory into practice with a 12-week hands-on placement where you’ll engage in the real-life application of health promotion initiatives in settings such as public health agencies, clinics, and schools
- Sharpen your research and communication skills through focused coursework and choose to complete a fourth-year honours research thesis on a health topic of interest
- Learn to design, implement, and evaluate health communications and the promotion of health literacy in a unique third-year Health Communications course
Career Paths:
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Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues such as unemployment, racism and poverty. They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice.
Career Opportunities
- Doctor
- Physiotherapist
- Health Educator
- Researcher
- Behaviour Analyst
- Social Worker
- Health Communications Specialist
- Journalist
- Mental Health Worker
- Community Healthcare Worker
- Counsellor
- Occupational Therapist
- Healthcare Manager
Popular Courses:
- Foundations of Health & Human Behaviour
- Health Promotion and Population Health
- Critical Perspectives on Aging
- Critical Thinking and Research Methods in Psychology
- Health Communications
- Sociology of Health Care
- Community Service Learning
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- Minimum 75% admission average, including SBI4U and either MCV4U or MHF4U
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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