University of Toronto

Overview

The Health Policy (Hons) program at the University of Toronto delves into the intricacies of health system design, funding, and governance, particularly in the context of public health challenges. This program equips students with the knowledge to analyze how policy decisions impact healthcare access, population health outcomes, and equity among diverse communities.

What You'll Study

This Honours degree spans four years and is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of health policy and research. Students will engage in core courses alongside electives tailored to specific interests such as public health, health systems, aging, and health equity.

• Year 1 (Foundations):
  • Exploring Health and Society: Theories, Perspectives, and Patterns
  • Physiology Through the Life Course: From Birth Through Death
  • Human Nutrition
• Year 2 (Methods & Policy):
  • Health Research Methodology
  • Navigating Health and Society: Research, Practice, and Policy
  • Public Health
• Year 3 (Systems, Equity & Special Topics):
  • Biological Determinants of Health
  • Aging with Agility
  • Contemporary Human Evolution and Variation
• Year 4 (Advanced Study & Capstone):
  • Health Policy (Advanced Topics)
  • Health Care Delivery
  • Electives focused on Health Management or Health Communication (subject to availability)

Students may also have the opportunity to take electives in Health Humanities, Health Management, or Public Health Policy and may complete an honours-level research project or capstone, depending on the program’s academic guidelines.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Health Policy program does not require GRE or GMAT scores. Prospective students should refer to the University of Toronto's admissions page for specific entry requirements and application details.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Health Policy (Hons) program are well-prepared for a variety of career paths in health policy analysis, public health, healthcare management, and research. They are equipped to contribute to the development and implementation of effective health policies that promote equity and improve population health outcomes.