The Bachelor of Health Studies (BHSt) at the University of Manitoba offers you a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to understanding health and wellness. This undergraduate program is ideal if you are driven to address complex health challenges across diverse settings, from community health initiatives to policy development. You will explore foundational concepts in social development, Canadian economic issues, human biology, Indigenous health, and the social determinants of health, preparing you for impactful roles in a vital and evolving sector.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, allowing you to delve deeply into subjects like social epidemiology, health promotion, and biomedical ethics. You will engage with practical applications through sample courses such as "Integration of Health Determinants for Communities" and a capstone project. By the end of your studies, you will graduate with a strong foundation to pursue careers in healthcare organizations, government agencies, non-profit sectors, and community health programs, equipped with the analytical and practical skills needed to contribute meaningfully to public health.