Steps to apply

Admission Requirements

The BA in Public Health is a four-year degree program consisting of 30 required units.
Most students entering the program will have already completed 30 units of 1^st and 2^nd year course work at UVic or another recognized post-secondary institution, upon admission. Students interested in entering the program in second year and/or you have not yet completed 30 units of course work should contact phsp@uvic.ca to discuss whether they are eligible.
Students are selected through a competitive application process. A GPA of 4.0 (B-) on the most recent 12 units is required for consideration.
Admission of transfer students who have completed transferable coursework at another recognized post-secondary institution will be considered, as per UVic transfer credit policies outlined in the current UVic Calendar.
All students must meet UVic’s “Academic Writing Requirement”, as outlined in the current UVic Calendar.
It is strongly recommended that students have completed Precalculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 or equivalent.

Admission and application guidelines (PDF)

Apply Online

If you are a new applicant, already have a UVic ID, or you are already a UVic student, click-on this link to start your application now.

Required Documents

1) Submit official transcripts

High school completion or equivalent
All post-secondary
Please upload unofficial copies of all transcripts with your online application. Official copies will only be required if you are offered a place in the program.

2) Letter of Intent

The Letter of Intent must include the items outlined below and not exceed two pages in length, double-spaced (standard 12-point font and one-inch margins are required).

A strong letter of intent provides the opportunity to stand out. Please make sure the letter of intent covers the following points.

Preferred area of focus and second choice of area of focus
Full or part time study
Purpose for seeking this degree, goals and career plans
Relevant lived, work and/or volunteer experience

We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. If you are a member of one of these groups and would like to describe your community connections please do so.

3) CV/resume (maximum three pages)

A CV/resume should contain the following:

Skills
Employment Experience
Volunteer Experience
Education

The Letter of Intent and CV/Resume must be uploaded with your online application.

Criteria for review of application and selection

All applicants meeting the criteria for admission to UVic will be reviewed according to the following School of Public Health and Social Policy criteria.

1) Grade Point Average (GPA)

2) Letter of Intent

3) Other considerations include professional experience and community service.

Once admitted to the program, students may change their area of focus subject to individual academic advising with the School Admission and Academic Advisor.