About the program
Building on your healthcare knowledge, you will learn about foundational concepts and approaches in health promotion, social determinants of health, chronic disease prevention and management, and supporting patients with behaviour change for self-managing chronic diseases throughout the lifespan. This program culminates in a major capstone project applying the theoretical and practical knowledge you acquired into a creative and comprehensive summative.
Admission requirements
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent
- Degree, Diploma or Certification in a Health Sciences field of study
- International Students must also meet the above criteria.
Note re: admission requirements
- Applicants with documents (transcripts) from an educational institution from a country other than Canada must have their documents evaluated for equivalency at an approved provider of credential evaluation services. Applicants with documents (transcripts) from an educational institution from a country other than Canada must have their documents evaluated for equivalency at an approved provider of credential evaluation services. Applicants to this program require a Comprehensive or Course-by-Course Report. Please see How to Apply for more information.
- Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL iBT 88 with no individual skill less than 22; IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0; CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60; PTE Academic 58; CELAP (Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement) 82 or higher; Cambridge Exams 180 (no individual score less than 170); or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.
- We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. An applicant will be eligible for admission to the graduate certificate program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.
Admission procedures
- Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
- Submit proof of admission requirements.
- Applicants not meeting the credential requirements must submit a resume outlining work experience and career goals and a letter of intent. Please submit the resume and letter of intent directly to the Conestoga College Admissions Office.
- Final acceptance is based on a review of post-secondary background and relevant documentation.
Graduate opportunities
Program outcomes
- Research the determinants of health of individuals, families, the community and population to minimize gaps and manage care.
- Convey health information to diverse populations, using various methods and technology to communicate health promotion and chronic disease management interventions.
- Collaborate with community and inter-sectoral partners to create holistic solutions to health-related problems.
- Design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs and approaches to support self management in the prevention of disease and for healthy lifestyles.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas in health promotion and disease management to propose and design intervention strategies that support autonomy, justice, and equity.
Program contact
- Anita Langlois
- alanglois@conestogac.on.ca
Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.
Fall registration: Opens July 21, 2025
Disclaimer
The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.
Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.