
There are numerous rewarding health-related careers and opportunities for current School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS) undergraduate students. On these pages, we outline various career options, further education paths, and additional resources for obtaining experience and guidance throughout university and in the workplace.
Take some time to consider the following:
- What is your goal?
- What kind of job are you looking to get?
- Where do you want to be?
- What are your workplace values?
- Do you have any experience in the field that would be applicable for that position?
Throughout your undergraduate degree, you will learn more about health careers and what they entail. Keep an open mind to ensure you don’t miss out on any new opportunities, experiences or knowledge.
Potential careers
There are many different avenues in the health field. See Potential careers webpage for information on careers in various disciplines such as: health promotion, health technology, epidemiology, statistical data analysis, policy analysis, medicine, and more.
One year after graduation, we survey our newest alumni on their career and education pursuits. Check out Graduation statistics webpage for examples of job titles, organizations, and post-graduate education to see what alumni are doing:
Read about the career paths of recent and established alumni who graduated from SPHS undergraduate programs:
Further education
Students may choose to continue their education after their undergraduate degree. Some may do this directly after completing their undergraduate degree, while some may enter the workforce first and return to school later. Everyone’s path looks different.
For more information on graduate programs, medical school, and further education advising, see Further education.
Volunteering and community involvement
Student-run organizations, in general, are a great way to get involved, learn, and network. The University of Waterloo is always looking for students who want to get involved in the Faculty of Health and volunteer their time. There are also other opportunities to get involved with other faculties and community organizations. See Volunteering and community involvement for more information.