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. Steve Mock receives 2026 Faculty of Health Teaching Award
Dr. Steve Mock has been awarded the 2026 Faculty of Health Teaching Award in recognition of his impact and consideration of student learning.
Spring 2026 Teaching Assistant award winners announced
The winners of the Spring 2026 Faculty of Health Teaching Assistant Awards are Hua-Bin Lin (Kinesiology and Health Sciences), David Pulgarin-Mesa (Recreation and Leisure Studies) and Raquel Watkis (Public Health Sciences).
Remembering Ron Schlegel
Ronald (Ron) Schlegel, former faculty member, community builder and founder of the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, died on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Events
Hallman Lecture: First Nations rights and health system transformation
What is "health system transformation" and why do we need it? For First Nations people across the country, there still remain gaps in health status. Dr. Nel Wieman, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) in British Columbia and Canada's first female Indigenous psychiatrist, shares their work in antiracism, cultural safety, quality and health human resources — grounded in First Nations rights, relationality and partnerships.
Faculty of Health Convocation - Fall 2026
Convocation is a special time for our graduates to celebrate their achievements with family and friends. University of Waterloo's Fall Convocation ceremony for the Faculty of Health takes place Friday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m.