About FHS

Established in September 2004, SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences offers Canada’s most comprehensive program in population and public health. Researchers and students from disciplines as diverse as molecular biology, epidemiology, geography, political science and anthropology, work together on studies spanning everything from the cell to society.

The faculty’s mission, says dean John O’Neil, is to integrate social and natural science research in order to discover vital information about population health on a global scale - and then apply this knowledge to develop better public health policies. “Our cell-to-society focus in the areas of infectious disease, environmental health, mental health and addictions, and global health brings together experts from the social science, biomedical and public health sectors. Together, they provide students with the skills necessary to tackle pressing global issues and affect positive change in the lives and health of people in Canada and around the world.” 

The faculty is also committed to giving students practical opportunities to apply their knowledge to health problems in B.C. and beyond. The faculty currently has 35 faculty members and six limited-term appointments, a senior lecturer, 907 health science majors, 166 graduate students and 75 alumni.

Latest News

Jul 29, 2010 FHS Fall Research Seminars Series

Fall research seminars will begin on Wednesday, Sept 8, 2010. [more]

Jul 26, 2010 Rural crack use No. 1 street-drug problem: study

As crack cocaine use rises in Canada, so too does the urgent need for targeted prevention and treatment programs—especially in smaller communities [more]

Jul 12, 2010 FHS Announces Accreditation

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is pleased to announce that our Masters of Public Health and undergraduate BA and BSc programs have been recently accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). [more]

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