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The fact that we're able to explore so many different areas of health has inspired me, and made me consider possibly combining different areas in my future career aspirations.

Laura Jones, BSc

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

During a three-month international co-op work term in Ecuador, SFU health sciences undergrad Juanita Mora interned with the Community Evolution Foundation. learn more
A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

Angela Marion and Jeanne Roux spent their co-op term working at a non-profit organization called Destiny Reflection in Kolkata, India from January to April 2019. learn more
FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Monique Sekhon's co-op experience allowed her to gain vital skills for professional life. learn more
Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Raymond Wang's co-op experience allowed him to explore potential career paths. learn more

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

With funding from CIHR, Kelley Lee will lead a project to support global coordination of the COVID-19 outbreak response. learn more
Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health

Researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) are teaming up with the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council (NTC) and the First Nations Health Authority’s (FNHA) to lead an exciting project researching Indigenous children’s health. learn more
Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of childhood asthma

New research from Tim Takaro and Jaclyn Parks shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. learn more
Study finds sexual orientation conversion therapy still common in Canada

SFU researcher Travis Salway is part of a research team studying the prevalence of sexual orientation conversion therapy in Canada. learn more
Uncovering The Bark Side of Radon

Emily Li's class project develops into a pet-focused national public awareness campaign on the importance of radon testing. learn more
Lifelong learner advocates for Indigenous peoples’ health and well-being

Sheryl Thompson, recipient of the 2019 Gordon M. Shrum Undergraduate Medal, is now pursuing a Master's degree focused on Indigenous health research. learn more

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

With funding from CIHR, Kelley Lee will lead a project to support global coordination of the COVID-19 outbreak response. learn more
Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of childhood asthma

New research from Tim Takaro and Jaclyn Parks shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. learn more
Study finds sexual orientation conversion therapy still common in Canada

SFU researcher Travis Salway is part of a research team studying the prevalence of sexual orientation conversion therapy in Canada. learn more
Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health

Researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) are teaming up with the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council (NTC) and the First Nations Health Authority’s (FNHA) to lead an exciting project researching Indigenous children’s health. learn more
FHS researchers help teenager launch research career

When Laura Wang was in Grade 10, she expressed her interest in research to Faculty of Health Sciences professor Tim Takaro, leading to the CHILD Cohort Study, and an award-winning science project. learn more
Lifelong learner advocates for Indigenous peoples’ health and well-being

Sheryl Thompson, recipient of the 2019 Gordon M. Shrum Undergraduate Medal, is now pursuing a Master's degree focused on Indigenous health research. learn more
Uncovering The Bark Side of Radon

Emily Li's class project develops into a pet-focused national public awareness campaign on the importance of radon testing. learn more

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

With funding from CIHR, Kelley Lee will lead a project to support global coordination of the COVID-19 outbreak response. learn more
Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of childhood asthma

New research from Tim Takaro and Jaclyn Parks shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. learn more
Study finds sexual orientation conversion therapy still common in Canada

SFU researcher Travis Salway is part of a research team studying the prevalence of sexual orientation conversion therapy in Canada. learn more
Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health

Researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) are teaming up with the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council (NTC) and the First Nations Health Authority’s (FNHA) to lead an exciting project researching Indigenous children’s health. learn more

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

During a three-month international co-op work term in Ecuador, SFU health sciences undergrad Juanita Mora interned with the Community Evolution Foundation. learn more
A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

Angela Marion and Jeanne Roux spent their co-op term working at a non-profit organization called Destiny Reflection in Kolkata, India from January to April 2019. learn more
FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Monique Sekhon's co-op experience allowed her to gain vital skills for professional life. learn more
Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Raymond Wang's co-op experience allowed him to explore potential career paths. learn more

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

During a three-month international co-op work term in Ecuador, SFU health sciences undergrad Juanita Mora interned with the Community Evolution Foundation. learn more
A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

Angela Marion and Jeanne Roux spent their co-op term working at a non-profit organization called Destiny Reflection in Kolkata, India from January to April 2019. learn more
FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Monique Sekhon's co-op experience allowed her to gain vital skills for professional life. learn more
Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Raymond Wang's co-op experience allowed him to explore potential career paths. learn more

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

With funding from CIHR, Kelley Lee will lead a project to support global coordination of the COVID-19 outbreak response. learn more

Our Research

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

With funding from CIHR, Kelley Lee will lead a project to support global coordination of the COVID-19 outbreak response. learn more

FHS helps shape health policy in real-time—and you can be a part of our research community during your undergraduate studies. Our students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty in research settings, gaining relevant skills and valuable experience for their CVs.

Our interdisciplinary approach provides a broad perspective into health sciences. We also have several research challenge areas, where SFU faculty are tackling difficult issues in interdisciplinary teams:

Big data
Developmental trajectories
Infectious diseases
Mental health and substance use
Planetary health
Policy and systems research

SEE OUR RESEARCH

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

During a three-month international co-op work term in Ecuador, SFU health sciences undergrad Juanita Mora interned with the Community Evolution Foundation. learn more
A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

Angela Marion and Jeanne Roux spent their co-op term working at a non-profit organization called Destiny Reflection in Kolkata, India from January to April 2019. learn more
FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Monique Sekhon's co-op experience allowed her to gain vital skills for professional life. learn more
Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Raymond Wang's co-op experience allowed him to explore potential career paths. learn more

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

During a three-month international co-op work term in Ecuador, SFU health sciences undergrad Juanita Mora interned with the Community Evolution Foundation. learn more
A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

Angela Marion and Jeanne Roux spent their co-op term working at a non-profit organization called Destiny Reflection in Kolkata, India from January to April 2019. learn more
FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Monique Sekhon's co-op experience allowed her to gain vital skills for professional life. learn more
Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Raymond Wang's co-op experience allowed him to explore potential career paths. learn more

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

With funding from CIHR, Kelley Lee will lead a project to support global coordination of the COVID-19 outbreak response. learn more

Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of childhood asthma

New research from Tim Takaro and Jaclyn Parks shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. learn more

Making the most of learning and working from home

We spoke to various students and staff in the FHS community to hear about their experiences and how they are making the most out of learning and working at home. learn more
A diverse undergraduate experience leads to Dean's Convocation Medal for BSc student

Sumara Stroshein has been awarded the 2020 Dean's Convocation Medal. The annual award recognizes graduating students that have accomplished outstanding academic achievements learn more
Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

With funding from CIHR, Kelley Lee will lead a project to support global coordination of the COVID-19 outbreak response. learn more
Newly named global scholar to further study “how stress gets under skin” of children

SFU Health Sciences assistant professor Nadine Provençal named to new cohort of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar program. learn more
Study finds sexual orientation conversion therapy still common in Canada

SFU researcher Travis Salway is part of a research team studying the prevalence of sexual orientation conversion therapy in Canada. learn more
Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health

Researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) are teaming up with the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council (NTC) and the First Nations Health Authority’s (FNHA) to lead an exciting project researching Indigenous children’s health. learn more
Lifelong learner advocates for Indigenous peoples’ health and well-being

Sheryl Thompson, recipient of the 2019 Gordon M. Shrum Undergraduate Medal, is now pursuing a Master's degree focused on Indigenous health research. learn more

Co-operative Education

Co-op students explore their career options by alternating between study semesters and paid, resume-boosting work semesters. Co-op students graduate with real-world work experience and an advantage over the competition.

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Look for opportunities that will push you to grow not just professionally but also personally, as you will feel much more confident in yourself and what you want to do with your career.

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Our students

The fact that we're able to explore so many different areas of health has inspired me, and made me consider possibly combining different areas in my future career aspirations.

Laura Jones, BSc

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health

Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of childhood asthma

Study finds sexual orientation conversion therapy still common in Canada

Uncovering The Bark Side of Radon

Lifelong learner advocates for Indigenous peoples’ health and well-being

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of childhood asthma

Study finds sexual orientation conversion therapy still common in Canada

Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health

FHS researchers help teenager launch research career

Lifelong learner advocates for Indigenous peoples’ health and well-being

Uncovering The Bark Side of Radon

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of childhood asthma

Study finds sexual orientation conversion therapy still common in Canada

Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

Our Research

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Queen Elizabeth Scholar makes impact during co-op in Ecuador

A once-in-a-lifetime co-op experience in India

FHS Co-op leads to Ministry of Health position

Health Sciences alumnus finds career path through co-op

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of childhood asthma

Making the most of learning and working from home

A diverse undergraduate experience leads to Dean's Convocation Medal for BSc student

Health sciences expert joins in national effort to accelerate COVID-19 research

Newly named global scholar to further study “how stress gets under skin” of children

Study finds sexual orientation conversion therapy still common in Canada

Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health

Lifelong learner advocates for Indigenous peoples’ health and well-being

Co-operative Education

Look for opportunities that will push you to grow not just professionally but also personally, as you will feel much more confident in yourself and what you want to do with your career.

Juanita Mora, co-op student