Dalhousie University

Overview

The Bachelor of Health Promotion at Dalhousie University equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance population health through evidence-based education and community-focused practices. The program emphasizes applied research and offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention and engagement. Students will have the opportunity to participate in an internship, gaining practical experience that prepares them to address health inequities on both local and global scales.

What you'll study

This program combines core courses with elective options, culminating in a comprehensive internship in the final year. Students pursuing the enriched honours pathway have the chance to engage in additional research, including a thesis under faculty mentorship.

Core learning areas (examples)

• Determinants of Health
• Introduction to Health Systems
• Community Health Promotion Strategies
• Mental Health Promotion
• Environmental Health
• Multicultural Health Promotion: Research and Policy
• Comprehensive School Health Promotion
• Human Sexuality
• Critical Approaches to Health Promotion

Internship and honours highlights

• Final-year internship: A full semester of supervised placement in a health promotion or related organization.
• Enriched honours option: Thesis-based research under faculty mentorship.

Entry requirements

General requirements

• Completion of secondary school (Grade 12 or equivalent)
• Minimum overall average for the program of choice
• Grade 12 English (or equivalent)

Competitive admission: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program-specific requirements

• Minimum overall average: 70%
• Academic English 12: minimum 70%
• Four additional academic subjects

Application documents

• Official transcripts (secondary school and any post-secondary study, if applicable)
• English test results (if required)
• Any additional documents requested by Dalhousie for your applicant category

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Promotion program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the health sector. They can pursue careers in community health organizations, public health agencies, non-profit organizations, and healthcare facilities, among others. The skills developed during the program empower graduates to lead initiatives that promote healthier communities and address health disparities effectively.