What is unique about this program at the U of M? The focus of this program is on health promotion. Graduates will acquire the potential to inform the public policy debate by providing leading scientifically-based food, health and social policy information to improve the health and well-being of people and of professionals who can generate and apply this information. The intent is to create a broad, comprehensive understanding among people working in health-related settings of the factors that affect health, the needs of clients and the delivery of health services. In program, students gain an understanding of the determinants of optimum health and well-being and are able to describe the actions and circumstances that maintain those conditions. Health and wellness are understood in the context of the individual, the community, and society with a particular focus on Manitoba and its peoples. Critical thinking and the ability to evaluate evidence, the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes required for collaborative, interdisciplinary employment related to health.

Common International Curricula (GCE and IB): General Certificate of Education (GCE): Minimum 2 courses at Advanced (A) level and 3 courses at Ordinary (O) level: no grades below a ‘D’ (GCE). International Baccalaureate (IB): An IB diploma with 3 courses at the higher level (HL) and 3 courses at the standard level (SL): no grades below a ‘3’ (IB). English language proficiency.