Health & Behaviour (B.Sc.)

Program Overview

Trent University's Health & Behaviour (B.Sc.) program provides an interdisciplinary approach to health and well-being through courses in psychology, biology, kinesiology, sociology, and nursing. Students develop critical thinking skills and a research-based understanding of health issues. The program includes practical experience through a hands-on placement, prepares students for a variety of health-related careers, and offers opportunities for honours research in health.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Health & Behaviour (B.Sc.) Students gain a multidisciplinary understanding of health, wellness, and the prevention and treatment of illness through courses across Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Sociology, and the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing. The program emphasizes research, community-based learning, and practical application. Students develop a solid foundation for interpreting data and applying it to challenging health issues, as well as critical and analytical thinking skills needed to become health and wellness leaders.

Careers:

This program prepares students for a variety of career paths in the health field, including:

• Doctor
• Physiotherapist
• Health Educator
• Researcher
• Behaviour Analyst
• Social Worker
• Health Communications Specialist
• Journalist
• Mental Health Worker
• Community Healthcare Worker
• Counsellor
• Occupational Therapist
• Healthcare Manager

Other:

• Students can participate in a 12-week hands-on placement to gain practical experience.
• The program includes a unique third-year Health Communications course.
• Students can choose to complete a fourth-year honours research thesis on a health topic of interest.