Congratulations to Health Studies' Christina Marchand, Waterloo's Co-op Student of the Year
Experience: Co-op or Regular
As a Health Studies student in the School of Public Health and Health Systems, you have two great ways to study - co-op or regular. Regardless of which path you choose, you’ll take the same academic courses, learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and have the support of friendly, helpful staff. To figure out which route is right for you, consider the following:
Co-op:
- After first year, alternate between 4-month work terms, and 4-month study terms
- Gain almost two years of work experience. View a list of sample jobs.
- Network with employers and build valuable contacts.
- Earn money that can help you pay for your education. View the average salary range for students in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.
Regular:
- Have your summers off to pursue jobs and other pursuits that are particular to your interests
- Have consistency in your studies, social life and living arrangements
- Graduate in 4 years, versus 5 years in co-op Work Study Sequence
Health Studies work/study sequence:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | W | S | F | W | S | F | W | S | F | W | S | F | W | |
| Co-op | Study | Study | Off | Study | Work | Study | Work | Study | Work | Study | Work | Work | Study | Study |
| Regular | Study | Study | Off | Study | Study | Off | Study | Study | Off | Study | Study | |||
F=fall (Sept.-Dec.); W=winter (Jan.-Apr.); S=spring (May-Aug.)
Applying to Co-op:
When you submit your application to the Health Studies program, you must indicate whether you would like to be considered for co-op. If you are interested in co-op, click the "Co-op - Yes" circle on the application form. If you're not granted a space in co-op you will be automatically considered for the regular program.
For more information about co-op programming at Waterloo, please visit the Co-operative Education website.
