HSOC students

Health and Society major

Become a leader in building healthy communities - both locally and globally

Health and Society Overview

Health and Society students explore the social, political and economic factors that shape the health of individuals and populations.

With a focus on health equity and public health, Health and Society students study and research ways to prevent disease, promote good health, and improve the quality of the healthcare system using a blend of social science and health sciences approaches.

BHSc students

Health sciences students help paint pictures of maternal health

In the summer of 2019, eight BHSc students gained first-hand experience with health promotion and community engagement in Uganda.

Story

Health inequalities and the social determinants of health are not a footnote to the determinants of health. They are the main issue.
Sir Michael Marmot, MD

Dr. Fabiola Aparicio-Ting

Dr. Fabiola Aparicio-Ting

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Health and Science Education

For more information contact the Director of Health and Society Dr. Jesse Hendrikse