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.
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.
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
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Health and Science Education
For more information contact the Director of Health and Society Dr. Jesse Hendrikse
