During his undergrad at Waterloo, Tony gained over a year’s worth of lab research experience, and landed a summer internship with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Now he is pursuing his M.D. and is well on his way to achieving his dreams.
A degree from the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences opens doors to a huge range of rewarding careers and graduate and professional programs like medicine or physiotherapy.
As a graduate from Applied Health Sciences, you’ll find your skills and knowledge to be in high demand. Choose your program of interest below to see what kind of careers await you.
Kinesiology
- Athletic Trainer
- Chiropodist
- Chiropractor
- Clinical Biomechanist
- EMG Research Coordinator
- Ergonomist
- Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist
- Exercise Therapist
- Family Physician
- Health and Safety Manager
- Kinesiologist
- Nutritionist
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
- Olympic Athlete
- Personal Trainer
- Physical Therapist
- Physician
- Physiotherapist
- Recruitment Coordinator
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Research Policy Analyst
- Sports Medicine Clinician
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Teacher
See Waterloo Kinesiology graduate
profiles.
Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Access Services Recreation Programmer
- Camp Manager
- Competitions Officer
- Resident and Family Services Director
- Youth Services Director
- Elder Life Specialist
- Events Coordinator and Coach
- Health and Safety Coordinator
- Instructor Therapist
- Land Use Assistant
- Player Development and Recruitment Manager
- Marketing and Activity Director
- Marketing Manager
- Professor
- Program Coordinator
- Provincial Park Manager
- Recreation Manager
- Recreation Programmer
- Recreation Therapist
- Research Assistant
- Sport Programming Coordinator
- Teacher
- Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
- Therapeutic Recreationist
- Wellness and Vitality Manager
See Waterloo Recreation and Leisure Studies graduate profiles.
Health Studies
- Business Analyst
- eHealth Analyst
- Epidemiologist
- Genetic Counsellor
- Health Informatics Consultant
- Medical Director
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Pharmacist
- Physician
- Project Manager
- Public Health Planner
- Research Assistant
- Sleep Study Researcher
See Waterloo Health Studies graduate profiles.
Public Health
- Biostatistician
- Community Health Worker
- Community Mediator
- Community Relations Officer
- Environmental Scientist
- Epidemiologist
- Field Investigator
- Health Care Administrator
- Health Educator
- Health Informatics Specialist
- International Health Promotion Advocate
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Policy Developer
- Program Director
- Public Health Planner
- Quality Investigator
- Refugee Coordinator
- Research Analyst
- Senior Policy Advisor
See Waterloo Public Health graduate
profiles.
Graduate Statistics
Every year, the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences re-connects with the previous year's graduating class. We're proud to report that our graduate statistics regularly show that one year after graduation, 95% of graduates are either employed or pursuing further education.
On average, since 2010 our statistics show that one year after graduation: 48% of students are pursuing graduate studies or studying at a professional school (e.g. medical school); 47% are employed; and 5% are traveling or job searching.
Graduate Studies
From our online Master of Public Health program to collaborative doctoral programs in Aging, Health, and Well-being, and in Work and Health, Applied Health Sciences has been offering innovative graduate programs for more than 35 years.
Every year, the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences re-connects with the previous year's graduating class. We're proud to report that our graduate statistics regularly show that one year after graduation, 95% of graduates are either employed or pursuing further education.