About the course

Studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Public Health (BHSc) at CBU offers a unique opportunity to impact quality of life for everyone around you. With the knowledge and skills learned here, you gain the ability to make a difference in a real community using modern facilities, working alongside experienced faculty.

　　Specifically, the public health program at CBU focuses on environmental health. This segment of public health centres on keeping people healthy in the places they live, work and play. With an eclectic community coming from more than 50 countries collaborating and studying together in an island setting, health sciences in Cape Breton is a rich area for discovery.

　　Our program taps into the natural resources of our region, focusing on food safety, water and air quality, communicable disease control, and occupational health and safety. We currently offer three streams of our program.

　　Stream One is the four-year option that a student graduating from high school, or someone without post-secondary education, could take. Stream Two is an accelerated two year option for students with a previous science degree or a similar degree/diploma. Stream Three is an in-career option available only to military workers seeking a degree. These military workers must be certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Sydney
Spring (May), 2024	Sydney
Fall (September), 2024	Sydney
Winter (January), 2025	Sydney
Spring (May), 2025	Sydney
Summer (June), 2025	Sydney
Fall (September), 2025	Sydney
Winter (January), 2026	Sydney
Spring (May), 2026	Sydney

　　

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Entry requirements for Cape Breton University

An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test). IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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