Committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through innovative education and research activities
The Faculty of Health is a leader in the development of strategies that prevent disease and injury, protect and promote healthy living, optimize physical ability, and improve well-being across the life course.
Research excellence
Our researchers work closely with partners including ministries of health and health promotion, the World Health Organization, Public Health Agency of Canada, private industry, and many others to identify and understand health complex challenges and to develop relevant solutions.
Work for the Faculty of Health
Explore faculty, research and postdoctoral positions in the Faculty of Health, including the School of Public Health Sciences, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate diversity and challenge the social and structural factors that undermine health, including structural bias, social inequities and racism.
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News
Dr. Andrew Laing appointed as Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging
Dr. Andrew Laing, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo, has been appointed Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging for a five-year term starting July 1, 2026.
Winter 2026 Teaching Assistant award winners announced
The winners of the Winter 2026 Faculty of Health Teaching Assistant Awards are Sanjay Veerasammy (Kinesiology and Health Sciences), Kanika Sarwal (Public Health Sciences) and Ashley Giroux (Recreation and Leisure Studies).
How you walk could help doctors tell two similar brain diseases apart
Subtle differences in speed, step length and rhythm could offer a low-cost tool for improving diagnosis at the earliest stages of neurodegeneration.
Events
Faculty of Health Convocation - Spring 2026
Convocation is a special time for our graduates to celebrate their achievements with family and friends. University of Waterloo's Spring Convocation ceremony for the Faculty of Health takes place Tuesday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m.