The Founding College of the University of Toronto
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Public Health

Public Health at University College is delivered in close collaboration with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) – Canada’s leading graduate school in public health. This undergraduate program prepares students to tackle complex health challenges using interdisciplinary tools rooted in equity, systems thinking, and real-world impact.

From data-driven policy to climate resilience, students explore how environments, systems, and institutions shape population well-being. With a strong foundation in research, critical analysis, and public communication, graduates are equipped for meaningful careers in government, non-profits, healthcare, and graduate or professional studies.

Think Upstream

What does it mean to ask better questions about health? In this program, students are encouraged to follow their curiosity, challenge assumptions, trace problems to their roots, and imagine new approaches to collective well-being.

Multiple Laptops

The curriculum blends a common core with space to follow your interests and shape a program that fits your goals.

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Students begin with interdisciplinary core courses that build essential knowledge in public health theory, methods, and systems.

covid-19

Explore how students and faculty applied public health thinking to COVID-19.

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Public Health
University College and the Department for the Study of Religion (DSR) are delighted to announce that on July 1, 2026, Dr. Jamie Marsella will join the DSR as Assistant Professor of Religion, Medicine, and Healing, and will instruct in the Public Health program at University College.
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Public Health
Join us on March 13, 2026, as University College celebrates the outstanding achievements of UC Program students at the Student Awards Recognition Event. All are welcome from 2–4 p.m. at the Paul Cadario Conference Centre—refreshments provided!
All are welcome from 2–4 p.m. at the Paul Cadario Conference Centre—refreshments provided!