Faculty of Health Sciences

Learn more about our programs
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With its state-of-the-art teaching, learning and research spaces, the Faculty gives Canada’s future health leaders the hands on, job-ready skills they need to support Canada's health system.

Our Schools

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Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences

Learn how to promote and improve the health of individuals and populations. Develop an understanding of the interactions and relationships between biological determinants of health and environments, social networks, and communities. 

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School of Human Kinetics

Contribute to the field of physical activity and health, or of sports and society. Enjoy an enriching university experience thanks to the School’s internationally recognized research activities. 

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School of Nursing

Be among the next generation of nurses to offer high-quality care, take on leadership roles within the health care system, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in nursing science.  

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School of Nutrition Sciences

Train to undertake a leadership role in the field of health and nutrition and to mobilize knowledge to promote healthy lifestyles.  

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School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Pursue a career in bilingual health care to meet the needs of Francophone clients in Ontario and in Francophone and bilingual communities across Canada. 

News

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May 27 to May 29

3rd National Black Mental Health Conference: “Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Justice”

Join us for the 3rd National Black Mental Health Conference, “Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Justice,” from May 27–29, 2026, at the University of Ottawa.…

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Jun 6

Doors Open Ottawa 2026 (200 Lees Ave.)

In 2023, the University of Ottawa inaugurated the Faculty of Health Sciences building, a state-of-the-art facility with modern architecture, designed …

Grad students
Jun 18

Grad Career Fair

An exclusive event for recently graduated students and alumni 

Lucie Thibault
Greetings from the dean
We are passionate about active, healthy living and are eager to share our knowledge and expertise with you.

Lucie Thibault

— Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

5K+

Undergraduate and graduate students

120+

Full-time professors

~ $9M

Research funding in 2022

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We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Contact us

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Dean's Office

Faculty of Health Sciences building (LEE)
200 Lees Avenue, room 513 
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5
Canada
[email protected] 

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Academic Office

Montpetit Hall (MNT)
125 University Pvt, room 232
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5
Canada
Academic Office website