From a Health Program to a Healthcare Career

Reach your future goals with programs that focus on health and well-being.

The health and well-being of individuals, communities and the world are important topics with so many healthcare career options across a variety of fields. Whether you know your goal is a healthcare career, or you're still considering all your options, the health programs at Laurier offer excellent academic and career opportunities.

Your goal: medical doctor or medical professional

Your programs: Health Sciences

Laurier's Health Sciences program is a great option if your goal is to be a medical doctor or other medical professional. Health Sciences is designed to prepare you for postgraduate opportunities in a variety of health-related fields including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and physiotherapy. The program combines a career-ready curriculum with extensive lab time, research opportunities, co-op work terms and personalized learning to help you develop the skills needed for a career in health.

Laurier also has medical school pathways with the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) and St. George's University School of Medicine.

Other programs to consider: Biology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Honours Science.

Your goal: counsellor

Your programs: Psychology

Psychology is a popular program that can lead to a variety of careers, including clinical psychologist, addictions counsellor, psychotherapist and more. At Laurier you can choose to study psychology in Brantford, Milton, or Waterloo, and have the option of completing either a Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree. With specializations, options and minors, you can also focus your learning on areas that interest you most.

Other programs to consider: Psychology and Neuroscience, Social Work, Criminology.

Your goal: healthcare professional

Your programs: Applied Health Sciences

There are so many career options in healthcare beyond becoming a doctor, including health educator, public health program manager and nurse practitioner. The Applied Health Studies program combines arts and science to equip you with the skills needed for many health-related careers. In this program you'll experience research and faculty mentorship, extensive lab time and small class sizes – allowing you to connect closely with your professors and focus on the areas of the program that interest you most. This is also a great choice if you're interested in graduate studies or professional postgraduate clinical programs.

Other programs to consider: Health Studies + Master of Science, Multidisciplinary Studies, Science Degree + Law Degree.

Ready to find your future? Explore all undergraduate programs at Laurier now!