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. Ellen MacEachen honoured for excellence in graduate supervision
Dr. Ellen MacEachen, director of the School of Public Health Sciences, is one of four Waterloo recipients of the 2025 University of Waterloo Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision.
Sarah Larochelle named 2024 Co-op Student of the Year
Kinesiology student Sarah Larochelle has been named 2024 Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Health.
Dr. Lora Giangregorio named Canada Research Chair
Kinesiology and Health Sciences Professor Lora Giangregorio has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Bone Health and Exercise Science, with a funding allotment of $1.4 million.
Events
Faculty of Health Book Club - March session
Health grad students, staff and faculty: Join the Book Club in conversation about our latest group read!
Making Sacred: Practices of Story-telling and Story-listening
A relaxed poetry workshop for staff, faculty, students, and postdocs in the Faculty of Health. No experience necessary.
Puppy Social
Faculty of Health students, staff and faculty are invited to join us for a stress-relieving event to spend time with a litter of puppies, snap some cute photos, and enjoy a well-deserved mental health boost.