The Faculty of Health Sciences is composed of five schools: the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, the School of Human Kinetics, the School of Nursing, the School of Nutrition Sciences and the School of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences!

Health matters to us. Being healthy is essential to everyone’s well-being, from both a personal and a socio-economic perspective. At the Faculty of Health Sciences, we delve into many aspects of health in our teaching and research.

By offering undergraduate and graduate programs in French and English, the Faculty plays an important role in creating future professionals and researchers in the health sector. Our 118 professors in various fields, from physical activity to the social sciences of health, from molecular biology to metabolism, keep us at the cutting edge of knowledge and current practices We also have over 89 administrative personnel who work to make sure the Faculty runs well. Our 250 partners across Canada and around the world bring our students incredible clinical and practical experiences.

By choosing our faculty’s programs, you’ve picked an ideal, innovative and dynamic environment in which to pursue your education in health care!

I’m delighted to welcome you to the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Where health matters!

Lucie Thibault
Dean

Lucie Thibault

Mission and vision

Photo of our new building at 200 Lees

Our mission

To promote excellence in health sciences teaching, research and community service in a bilingual, diverse and inclusive environment. To develop future professionals who provide leadership on evidence‐based practice in health sciences.

Our vision

To become a locally, nationally and internationally recognized leader in innovative scientific approaches to active living, health promotion, well-being, understanding disease and quality health care. 

Office of the Dean

Contact us

Office of the Dean

Health Sciences Building (FHS)
200 Lees Avenue, Room 513
Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 6N5
[email protected] 

Academic Office

Montpetit Hall
125 University, Room 232,
Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 6N5

For academic inquiries, send us a request.