Drawing on Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Sociology and Nursing, this program examines health from multiple perspectives, including biological, psychological, social and behavioural. Through this degree you will develop the analytical and critical thinking skills to tackle complex health challenges and prepare for careers in healthcare, public health or further study in medicine.
- Learn across disciplines from faculty in Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Sociology and the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing, building a well-rounded understanding of human health.
- Gain guaranteed experiential learning through opportunities such as community placements and health promotion projects that put health concepts and behavioural theories into practice.
- Build strong research and analytical skills through undergraduate research and community-based learning, developing your ability to interpret data and apply evidence to real-world health challenges.
Explore the connection between mind, body, and health to give you a broad understanding of wellness, illness prevention, and treatment. This unique program will equip you with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Gain valuable career experience while earning academic credit.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG4U, SBI4U and MCV4U or MHF4U | 75-80% |
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
You're getting a holistic look at health behaviour, so ultimately you can pursue various healthcare routes, as well as research or teaching, or even health communication and journalism.
- Investigate real-world health questions through community-based research, working with organizations to examine health needs and develop evidence-informed solutions.
- Complete a fourth-year Honours thesis and explore an independent research question in an area of health that interests you, building advanced research, analysis and communication skills.
- Apply health concepts outside the classroom by working with community organizations on real health and social issues.
- Learn to design, implement and evaluate health communications initiatives and promote health literacy.
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
- Put health-promotion theory into practice through a 12-week hands-on placement in settings such as public health agencies, clinics, and schools.
- Gain experience delivering community programs—for example, a Health student placement with Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada involved leading Go Girls: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds sessions for Grade 7–8 girls.
- Gain professional workplace experience working within a business or organization through a paid internship, building career-ready skills, making industry connections, and exploring potential career paths.