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
Q and A with the Experts: Measles
Dr. Zahid Butt discusses risks and protections as disease once eliminated in Canada makes a comeback
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.
Events
Snack Pack - Spring 2025
Watch for staff in teal Waterloo Health shirts in the Expansion and B.C Matthews Hall buildings between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Spring 2025 term to grab a snack. All Faculty of Health students welcome!
On-campus citizenship ceremony
Taking an oath of citizenship at a citizenship ceremony is the final step on the journey to becoming a Canadian citizen. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, along with the Faculty of Health, invite you to attend as a guest at this on-campus citizenship ceremony where new citizens will be sworn in.
Celebrate Pride - Writing Possibility: Storytelling as Survival
Members of the Faculty of Health are invited to register for this interactive workshop on storytelling as a strategy for survival, resistance, and radical joy, including a hands-on zine-making activity.