Bachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Health and Safety (Optional Co-op)

The School of Occupational and Public Health is unique in Canada as it offers professionally recognized programs in both public health and occupational health and safety (OHS). The Public Health program is one of a select number of programs accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. The OHS program is the only degree in OHS in Canada and is recognized by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals as meeting the educational requirements of their professional designation. Graduates help prevent injury and illness in the community and workplaces by identifying, evaluating and controlling physical, biological, chemical and other hazards. Drawing on their specialized knowledge, they help develop and implement initiatives that improve the health, safety and well-being of workers and the community in a broad range of settings. The School offers co-operative options in both Occupational Health and Safety and Public Health and Safety, which provides graduating students with 20 months of work experience integrated into their academic studies.