Environmental Public Health, Bachelor of Environmental Public Health

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program prepares students for careers in public health, environmental health, and related fields. Graduates can expect to earn entry-level salaries ranging from $66,000 to $95,000, with potential for advancement to specialist positions. The program also provides a foundation for further studies in public health or related disciplines.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Entry level position salaries start at approximately $66,000 and go to approximately $95,000 after a few years.
• Career opportunities include:
• Public health inspector (PHI)
• Environmental health officer (EHO)
• Specialist positions with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• In addition to the core career options, graduates with a Bachelor of Environmental Public Health degree can pursue a variety of employment opportunities or post-baccalaureate studies including:
• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) accepts a BENVH as equivalent to a university degree in Biological Sciences; graduates can apply for "specialist" (science based) positions in CFIA.
• Graduates who have a competitive cumulative grade point average will be considered for Master of Science or Master of Public Health programs at Simon Fraser University.
• The BENVH meets the Bachelor requirement for the Master of Public Health program at the University of British Columbia.
Preference is given to applicants with excellent academic grades, experience in the field of public health or related fields, and research or teaching experience.