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Discover a world of possibilities in health sciences at uOttawa and embark on an academic journey that will shape your future in healthcare.
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Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

  • Core topics: health determinants, epidemiology, health policy
  • Careers: public health official, health care consultant, policy analyst
  • Research opportunities: global health studies, health technology assessment

(If you're interested in becoming an occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist or physiotherapist, dual fast-track degrees are also an option.)

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Human Kinetics

  • Core topics: biomechanics, sports management, health promotion, exercise physiology
  • Careers: kinesiologist, sports coach, health educator, recreation manager
  • Research opportunities: physical activity studies, sports psychology, rehabilitation sciences

(If you're interested in becoming an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, dual fast-track degrees are also an option.)

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Clinical CareHealth promotionCommunity HealthPatient Safety
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Nursing

  • Core topics: clinical nursing, patient care, community health
  • Careers: hospital nurse, community health nurse, public health
  • Research opportunities: nursing methodologies, health care systems, patient safety

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DieteticsFood ScienceMetabolismFood Safety
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Nutrition Sciences

  • Core topics: nutrition science, food metabolism, dietary health
  • Career: food product developer, dietitian, food safety technologist
  • Research opportunities: food science innovations, nutritional health studies

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Rehabilitation Sciences

Core topics: rehabilitation methods, disability prevention, functional recovery, health and wellness promotion
Careers: occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, rehabilitation consultant
Research opportunities: rehabilitation technologies, mobility studies, communication and hearing sciences

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Discover uOttawa's Lees Campus! The Faculty of Health Sciences' new building by the Rideau River offers cutting-edge research labs, interactive learning spaces, and sustainable design. Dive into innovation and excellence in health sciences.

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Montpetit Hall
125 University, room 232
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
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200 Lees Avenue, room 513
Ottawa ON K1S 5S9
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