Science managers

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. These programs include courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics.

Public health, general (BPH, MPH, DPH)

Public Health Master's Degrees

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in health, education, social, community services and membership organizations may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a public or environmental health and safety professional in B.C., you may need to become Certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, certifying examinations, and sufficient work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a public health inspector in B.C., you need to become Certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, a practicum, and certifying examinations.

Public and environmental health and safety professionals

Government managers in health policy development and program administration

Government managers in social policy development and program administration

Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Health Science Bachelor's Degrees

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Health Sciences: Master of Public Health (MPH)]( https://www.sfu.ca/fhs/graduate/prospective/mph.html)

Health Sciences: Master of Public Health (MPH)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Public Health: Master (MPH)]( https://www.sfu.ca/fhs/graduate/prospective/mph.html)

Public Health: Master (MPH)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Population and Public Health: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-population-public-health)

Population and Public Health: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCV)

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[Public Health: Master (MPH) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-public-health)

Public Health: Master (MPH) (UBCV)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Public Health: Master (MPH)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/public-health-and-social-policy-cred/public-health-mph.php)

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Public Health Master's Degrees

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