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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Public Health in Direct Entry
- Sydney, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year public health degree for high school graduates.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Health Sciences in Public Health in Direct Entry. Apply skills related to Four-year
- 120-credit degree over eight semesters
- with lab-based courses on food safety. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Public health inspector
- Environmental health officer
- Health and safety manager
- Industrial hygienist
- Infection control professional
- Epidemiologist
- Food safety specialist
- Clinical research associate
Curriculum
- Four-year
- 120-credit degree over eight semesters
- with lab-based courses on food safety
- water and air quality
- communicable disease control and occupational health and safety. Students learn to assess hazards and apply government legislation
- and graduates meet the academic requirements for a practicum and certification as public health officers.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion with English 12 and the programme's maths/science and other academic courses
- Minimum overall average 65% (BASE 75%
- BScN 70%)
- Country-specific minimums apply (e.g. India 55%
- China 60%)
- English test scores required.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (high school) completion with English, maths/science as the programme requires, and other academic courses, country-specific minimum grades apply (e.g. India 55%, China 60%), programme-specific subject requirements (see viewbook p.7)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (no score below 20)
- Duolingo 120 (no score below 105)
- PTE Academic 59 (no score below 50)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Health Sciences in Public Health in Direct Entry admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the institution's international admissions service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,794 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $80 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education and Health |
| Department | School of Education and Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cape Breton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Health Sciences in Public Health in Direct Entry. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
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May 2027
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September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $23,794 CAD per year. The application fee is $80 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $12,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80 (no score below 20), Duolingo 120 (no score below 105), PTE Academic 59 (no score below 50).