Bachelor's
Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Hons) – CCo
Course Overview
Conestoga’s Honours Bachelor of Environmental Public Health provides specialized scientific training in health risk assessment, food safety inspection, water quality testing, epidemiology, and environmental law. Accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI), the program includes a paid co-op work term within public health units or environmental regulatory bodies.
Students conduct laboratory microbiological testing, environmental site investigations, and disease outbreak tracing. The curriculum prepares graduates to protect public health and safety through regulatory enforcement and health education. Graduates satisfy requirements to pursue CIPHI professional certification as Certified Public Health Inspectors.
Entry Requirements
- OSSD or equivalent with a minimum cumulative 65% average across 6 Grade 12 U/M courses
- Grade 12 Academic English (ENG4U, minimum 65%)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (U-level, minimum 65%)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U) and Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U) (minimum 65% in each)
- Proof of English Language Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 88
Career Outcomes
- Certified Public Health Inspector
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Food Safety Inspector
- Infection Control Officer
- Water Quality Compliance Analyst
Scholarship Available
- Yes (Conestoga Degree Entrance Scholarships)
Key Information
Location
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
University
Conestoga College
Intakes
September
Tuition Fee
$20,487 / Year
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Language
English
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