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The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Health allows you to explore community-based approaches to health promotion in this online program. Prepare for a career providing effective and inclusive services to communities.

Public Health: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major

University of Victoria

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High school students can apply to the Faculty of Social Sciences and transfer into this program after one or more years of study at UVic.

For high-school students applying to the faculty of social sciences:

Grade 11 courses:

- Approved English 11
- Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11
- Approved science 11
- Approved social studies 11/12
 
Grade 12 courses:

- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 67%)
- Three approved academic 12 courses


Recommended Admission Average: 82%

If you are a transfer student, you can apply directly to the Faculty of Human and Social Development and select the Health and Community Services program as your major when you submit your application to UVic.

- Students will have usually completed 30 units of post-secondary coursework at UVic or another recognized post-secondary institution, at the point of admission to this program.

    - Those who have completed at least 12 units of course work may apply to enter the program in second year for ON CAMPUS studies only;
    - Students who have completed 27 or more units may apply to enter the program in third year for ONLINE studies.

- Most recent 12 units (B- GPA)
- Academic writing requirement 


Academic Admission Requirement

1. Personal statement of intent (double-spaced on a 12 point fonts, maximum two pages)

2. CV / resume of work and volunteer experience (maximum three pages) 

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The following deadlines must be met for September program entry:			
			
- Online application to UVic: January 31
- Supplemental application: April 15			
- Additional documents: May 15			
- Proof of English language proficiency: May 15

			

Public Health: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major

University of Victoria

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