Public Health (Post-Diploma BHSc) at University of Lethbridge

Programme overview

Our post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences in Public Health (Health Leadership minor) will help you build on your existing health-related diploma education and work experience by adding an appreciation for population health, including health policy and promotion, while adding skills in health research, program evaluation and leadership. This exciting new program is offered on our Calgary Campus with evening and weekend classes, and via traditional delivery on our Lethbridge Campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall & Winter | Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Career pathways

Possible careers include Clinical Research Associate, Community Connections Coordinator, Community Education Specialist, Data Management Coordinator, Project Analyst, Coordinator Primary Care, Client Care Assistant, Indigenous Health Coordinator, Policy Analyst, Public Health Privacy Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of an approved college diploma with a minimum diploma GPA of 3.00 on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale (applicants with a diploma GPA below 3.00 but not less than 2.00 may be considered with extensive practical experience in a relevant field), in addition to the general admission requirements. Ideal diplomas include pharmacy technician, practical nurse, massage therapist, paramedic, respiratory therapist, social work, laboratory technician, exercise science and community health promotion. Applicants must meet a Spoken English Language Proficiency requirement.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate application deadlines are listed for the fall term and the winter term; the general application deadline for the fall term at the Lethbridge Campus is June 30, and the winter term application deadline at the Lethbridge Campus is November 1 (Calgary Campus: August 1 for fall, December 1 for winter).

Applications for the fall term open September 15 and winter term applications open January 15. Deadlines: fall term general deadline June 30 (Lethbridge Campus) and August 1 (Calgary Campus); international students June 15; Bachelor of Education (Combined, After Degrees and Early Years Education) February 1; Bachelor of Nursing and After-Degree March 1; Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation March 15; Bachelor of Health Sciences June 1; Bachelor of Music June 15. The undergraduate application fee is $140, waived for Canadian Indigenous students; applications are submitted through ApplyAlberta.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/future-student/application

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