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The B.A. (Medicine and Health Sciences); Faculty Program in Population and Global Health is designed for those who want to tackle health-related challenges at a 鈥済local鈥� (global-local) level. Students interested in improving the health and well-being of communities across a variety of contexts can pursue this program. Firmly rooted in the principles of equity and social justice, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health, ethics, policy and the broader contexts that shape health outcomes worldwide. Graduates of the program will also emerge with foundational skills and knowledge needed to tackle complex and pressing issues in population and global health.
One of the cornerstones of this program is the two experiential learning opportunities: 1) a semester-long (24 hours) community engaged learning experience that gives students hands-on experience working in local communities, and 2) a semester-long (455 hours) experiential learning experience that provides students with a comprehensive practical experience in communities, encouraging students to work in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments. Students in this program will be supported by course instructors, advisors and administrators in the Department of Global and Public Health (DGPH). More information on the requirements of the experiential learning component of the program can be found under the DGPH Experiential Learning website. In addition to being a part of a department that fosters a sense of community and mentorship, students can also benefit from the resources and events organized by the Department of Global and Public Health and School of Population and Global Health. Students who would like more support in the program can be matched with a graduate student mentor in our mentorship program, guiding students through their program completion.
A complete list of courses, course descriptions and prerequisites can be found below.
Students choose one of the five following stream options:
- Environment and Health
- Culture, Society and Health
- Diet, Lifestyle and Life Course
- Systems, Policy and Government
- Innovation and Leadership
*The streams each have an application process with deadlines.
The B.A.(Medicine and Health Sciences) can lead you to a wide range of career options and graduate school options, addressing health-related challenges and promoting well-being at local, national and global levels. Graduates will be equipped to work in diverse roles that prioritize equity, social justice and community impact. Career sectors span the public, private and non-profit sectors, with opportunities in policy development, research, community programming and more.
Professional opportunities include:
- Public Health Program Coordinator
- Health Policy Analyst or Advisor
- Community Health Advocate
- Environmental or Occupational Health Specialist
- Global Health Program Officer
- Research Associate in Population Health
- International Non-Governmental Organization Program Officer
- Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
- Advocacy and Public Engagement Consultant
For more information on prospective careers, check out our
What Can I Do With My BA Pamphlet
As this program allows students to take a number of elective courses, students may complete the necessary prerequisites to apply to a variety of graduate programs and other professional schools, including medical school. The hands-on experience obtained from student鈥檚 experiential learning may serve to strengthen graduate school applications.
For more information, please email Enoch Leung,听studentaffairsofficer.dgph [at] mcgill.ca.