Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree)
The need for environmental public health professionals is growing with the increased public demand for quality environmental and health practices. A mix of core academics and practical experience, Concordia's Environmental Health Program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes required of the public health professional today.
All students have completed a baccalaureate degree and are focused on the process of getting to work. We have a limited number of positions available each year (30 maximum). Our supportive professors are drawn from the public health community and are experts in their fields. Using current problems as case studies and personal experience, they introduce students into the profession in the process of teaching the materials. Our program maintains a sharp focus on the needs of employers and changes in the field. If you are looking for a career change or continuing studies in the public health field, this program could be for you.
Environmental public health is the practice of protecting human beings against environmental factors or protecting the ecological balances essential to long-term environmental quality and thus human health.
People working in the environmental public health field are well-educated generalists who draw on knowledge from the biomedical and physical sciences, clinical specialties, social sciences and law. Activities focus on the health of communities and on competent decision-making for the protection of public health. Studying environmental public health develops skills in data analysis, risk assessment, teamwork, and effective communication.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must present the following requirements:
- A three- or four-year baccalaureate degree in science from a recognized university or college.
- An admission grade point averagea (AGPA) of at least 2.3 (on Concordia's 4-point scale) or equivalent on the most recently attempted 30 credits.
- Successful completion of 12 senior-level credits as listed below. Please note that while candidates with senior-level credit in these subjects are given preference, those with junior-level credits may also be considered.
- 3 credits in chemistry (analytical chemistry preferred)
- 3 credits in microbiology (with laboratory hours preferred)
- 3 credits in human or mammalian physiology
- 3 credits in statistics
- Successful completion of 3 credits of English or writing.
- Evidence of proficiency in computer knowledge and use.
- A resume including a statement of career objectives and the names and contact information of two appropriate refereesb (normally an academic and a professional referee). The resume should highlight employment and volunteer experience relating to environmental, public and community health.
- Demonstrated fulfilment of Concordia's English Language Requirement.
Following the initial review of applications, qualified applicants are invited for interviews. The interview is designed to assess applicants' non-academic qualifications, such as their degree of maturity and motivation, initiative, ability to communicate, personal qualities and interests, and overall suitability for the profession.
Following the interviews and the receipt of final academic transcripts, Concordia reviews all applications again and makes final admissions decisions.
Note:
Normally, courses completed in the spring and summer session immediately preceding the term of entry are not calculated in the AGPA. All grades used in calculating the AGPA are adjusted according to Concordia's grade conversion scale.
a. Applicants should take care in choosing referees, in writing their resume and Statement of Career Objectives, and in preparing for the interview. An unsatisfactory assessment in any one of these areas could jeopardize their competitiveness in the selection process.
b. Concordia reserves the right to assess an applicant's post-secondary academic record for course equivalencies.