Building a Healthy World for All
At York University’s Faculty of Health, we believe that keeping more people healthy for longer is an important part of improving overall health and health care. Our approach emphasizes prevention and health promotion, alongside care when it is needed, to make a difference in people’s lives and contribute to more sustainable and innovative health systems. We believe health is a fundamental human right, and our vision is to educate future global leaders who will help redefine and advance health and human science.
Our diverse campus and surrounding communities provide students and researchers with opportunities to learn, work and apply their skills in community settings. From laboratories and clinical settings to athletic facilities and community-based experiences, students can connect classroom learning with practical experience, broadening their knowledge and skills.
York’s Faculty of Health was founded in 2006 through the integration of four academic units with different perspectives on health. This founding vision aimed to bring York’s strengths in health teaching, research and practice together within one Faculty, making this expertise more visible within and beyond the University.
In 2026, the Faculty marks its 20th anniversary. Visit 20 Years Connected for Health to mark this milestone and celebrate the Faculty’s contributions.
Our Academic Units and Areas
The Faculty offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Graduate offerings include master’s, doctoral and professional programs across Kinesiology & Health Science, Nursing, Critical Disability Studies, Psychology, Global Health and Health. Please visit the individual program pages for current credentials and admission requirements.
Towards Prevention and Health Promotion
Our goal is to develop and test approaches that help more people and communities stay healthy for longer. Prevention and health promotion can support healthier populations and help health systems direct resources to those who need care.
Achieving this goal requires us to move beyond traditional boundaries in health care, medicine and public health. We bring together perspectives on the social determinants of health, prevention, health promotion and treatment to support a more connected, comprehensive approach to health.
Our Commitment to Community
Our location in York Region connects us with a growing and diverse community. This local context, together with our international connections, creates opportunities to learn from different experiences and consider health from both local and global perspectives.
Alongside our local commitments, we support students through our association with Calumet and Stong Colleges. Our connections also extend internationally, with relationships in regions including India, the Middle East, China, South America and Africa.
Join Us
Be part of our community of approximately 10,000 undergraduate students and 650+ graduate students, alongside our faculty researchers, educators and staff. Take part in community events, conferences and symposia for health and health care professionals. Stay connected with our community of 30,000+ alumni or explore opportunities to support the Faculty as a partner or funder.