
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 Health opens doors to a huge range of rewarding careers and graduate and professional programs like medicine or physiotherapy.
As a graduate from Health, 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 Sciences
- 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 Sciences 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 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 who respond to our survey 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 travelling 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, the Faculty of Health has been offering innovative graduate programs for more than 35 years.