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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $20,137 CAD

  • Application fee

    $80 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

Options
Accelerated

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-April-2024 2024-04-15
Winter-January 15-August-2023 2023-08-15
Spring-May 15-January-2024 2024-01-15

Overview

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)

Studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Public Health (BHSc) at CBU offers a unique opportunity to impact the 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.

This program taps into the region's natural resources, focusing on food safety, water and air quality, communicable disease control, and occupational health and safety. 

CBU currently offers three streams of this 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.

All graduates receive the same credential, a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Public Health (BHSc).

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,397

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $4,824
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,260
Tuition 1 person $20,137

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.00 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

59
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listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Cape Breton University has strong relationships with several English language partners, including ICEAP Nova Scotia, English School of Canada (ESC), EC English Language School and ILAC. 
The centre offers English for Academic Preparation to international students who wish to enter university but lack the required English proficiency.
Duolingo English Test score of 115 for undergraduate programs, diplomas and certificates.

ICEAP Nova Scotia:

LevelsDurationTuitionContent
Beginner Level, (Level 1-3)8 Weeks per Level$3,280/LevelFoundations of English, Transitioning to EAP, Fundamentals of EAP
Intermediate Level, (Level 4-6)8 Weeks per Level$3,280/LevelIntermediate EAP, Uppermost EAP, CBU Readiness
Bridge Course Level8 Weeks per Level$4,200Prepare students for work in Cape Breton University’s classrooms.

Academic background and requirement

  • English 12 (academic or advanced)
  • Math 12 (academic or advanced)
  • 2 Science 12 level (chemistry is required & physics is recommended)
  • 1 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course

China, People’s Republic of: 

  • Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate and Transcript

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after Standard XII

Iran:

  • Certificate of Dore Dovom Motavasete. Prior to 2019: Pre-university Year Certificate and Diploma Metevaseth

Career opportunities

  • Environmental health officer/public health inspector
  • Occupational health and safety coordinator/safety consultant
  • Food quality/HACCP coordinator
  • Occupational health and safety/labour inspector

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