Academic School/College: Faculty of Social Sciences (School of Public Health and Social Policy). This 4-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Health is designed for students passionate about community health and well-being, with an emphasis on social justice. The program focuses on community-centred approaches to health promotion, health protection, disease and injury prevention, and effective provision of health and community services. It aims to prepare students for careers supporting health and community organizations in addressing health inequities. The curriculum includes skills-based courses in public health and health promotion. A key component is the required 225-hour practicum (HLTH 430), usually completed in the final term, providing experiential learning in a workplace setting under supervision, typically outside the student's regular workplace. The program is primarily online, allowing flexibility, but includes required online synchronous (real-time) program experiences (e.g., orientation, culminating conference). UVic’s research faculty engages in internationally recognized research that creates groundbreaking knowledge, improves lives and addresses the world’s greatest challenges.

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles in public health and community services, particularly within governmental and non-profit organizations, primary, home, and community care, and health promotion. Career paths include: Community Worker, Health Administrator, Health Advocate, Health Literacy Specialist, Health Educator, Health Promoter, Health System Navigator, Healthy Communities Planner, Non-profit Leader, Prevention Specialist, Project Coordinator, Resource/Fund Development Coordinator. The program provides a strong foundation for further graduate studies, including Master of Public Health (MPH) programs or other health-related graduate degrees. UVic's largest co-operative education ("co-op") program in Western Canada provides up to 16 months of paid work experience, significantly enhancing graduate employability, though the BA Public Health's primary experiential learning is through the required practicum.

The University of Victoria offers a safe, very welcoming, and inclusive community on a beautiful, eco-friendly campus. It is located in Victoria, the charming capital city of the province of British Columbia, Canada, providing a desirable living and learning environment. UVic’s research faculty engages in internationally recognized research that creates groundbreaking knowledge, improves lives, and addresses global challenges. The university's emphasis on social justice and community-centred approaches in public health aligns with contemporary global health needs. The required practicum provides invaluable real-world experience, linking academic learning to professional practice.