Health & Wellness
Develop the skills and knowledge to address critical health challenges and improve well-being. This program offers a blend of health promotion strategies, data-driven insights, and practical skills to prepare you for leadership roles in health and wellness.
Key Program Features
- Health Promotion Expertise: Learn to create and implement wellness initiatives tailored to individual and community needs.
- Data-Driven Insights: Gain experience in analyzing health data and evaluating the impact of wellness programs.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Combine knowledge of health communication, mental health, and lifestyle management with practical applications.
- Location Advantage: Study at Trent’s Peterborough campus, surrounded by natural beauty and a collaborative learning environment.
Courses
- SOCI 1001H: Introduction to Sociology I
- HEAL 2005H: Health and Risk Behaviour
- PSYC 2200H: Brain and Behaviour
- SOCI 2630H: Sociology of Health & Illness
- HEAL 1005H: Foundations of Health and Behaviour
- HEAL 3755H: Program Evaluation in Health and Health Care Evaluations
- SOCI 3631H: Sociology of Health Care
- NURS 5005H*: Diverse Perspectives on Dementia
- NURS 2015H: Critical Perspectives on Aging
- KINE 1001H: Introduction to Kinesiology and Personal Health
- HEAL 3001H: Factors Affecting Health and Behaviour
- GESO 2002H: Health Humanities
- PSYC 2300H: Introductory Abnormal Psychology
- HEAL 3002H: Health Communications
- KINE 4710H: Exercise in Chronic Disease
- HEAL 4001H: Changing Health Behaviour - Health Promotion
- HEAL 4700H: Lifestyle and Mental Health
- NURS 5009H*: Advanced Mental Health Nursing Practice IV: Fundamentals of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - CBT
Graduating from Trent this year?
As a 2025 Trent grad, you qualify for direct admission to our postgraduate certificate programs starting in September. To apply and register, just send a confirmation email to admissions@trentu.ca from your Trent University account. We will waive the application fee.
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Shape the future of health and wellness with this two-year postgraduate certificate program at Trent University’s Peterborough campus. Gain the skills to promote health, design wellness programs, and make a positive impact on individuals and communities.
- Real-World Applications: Design and evaluate wellness programs for individuals and communities.
- Collaborative Engagement: Work alongside health professionals and organizations to gain practical experience.
- Professional Development: Access networking events, mentorship programs, and résumé-building workshops.
- PGWP Eligible: Unlock opportunities for valuable Canadian work experience through a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
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Canadian students: Apply with Trent’s free application form on myTrent
International students: Apply using Trent’s discounted application form on OUAC
International students enrolling in this postgraduate certificate program are eligible to apply for a postgraduate work permit. The Health & Wellness program belongs to the 51.0001 Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP code).
Learn more about CIP codes and program eligibility for postgraduate work permits.
Trent’s postgraduate certificates are available to students who hold an undergraduate degree from any accredited university.
The Health & Wellness postgraduate certificate program prepares graduates to excel in a variety of roles that blend health promotion expertise with interpersonal skills to address diverse health needs.
Explore professional opportunities through Wellness Works Canada to stay connected with industry developments.