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Transforming wellness, prevention, care and innovation

UNB offers programs and support to help you build the future you want—and the healthier communities we need. You’ll tackle real-world challenges in physical and mental health, social equity, environmental wellness and digital innovation to build stronger communities where care is proactive, technology enhances access and health equity is a shared reality.

UNB is a place of collaboration, innovation and forward thinking that's impacting New Brunswick and beyond. With over 125 programs for you to pick from, you won't just get a degree, you'll change the world.

Nursing at UNB

Don’t just study nursing, transform it. Our programs incorporate virtual reality simulations to better prepare you for hands-on experience. Partnerships and experiential learning opportunities let you apply your skills directly in the community, from rural communities to downtown urban cores.

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Kinesiology at UNB

Don't just get people moving again, inspire them to keep moving. From cell-level research to the social determinants of health, our experiential programs, strong community partnerships, world-class labs and community-based programming will prepare you to make a real impact.

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Bachelor of Health at UNB

Don’t just learn about health care, change the system. UNB’s Bachelor of Health is a unique, interdisciplinary degree that blends arts, business and science to prepare future leaders in health. Explore diverse subjects like biomedicine, social sciences and health management, all within a curriculum designed to reflect the complexity of real-world health challenges.

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programs to choose from.

UNB is launching dozens of new programs designed to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges.

programs to choose from.

UNB is launching dozens of new programs designed to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges.

programs to choose from.

UNB is launching dozens of new programs designed to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges.

guaranteed scholarship.

High school students with an 80%+ average are guaranteed a scholarship (application required).

guaranteed scholarship.

High school students with an 80%+ average are guaranteed a scholarship (application required).

guaranteed scholarship.

High school students with an 80%+ average are guaranteed a scholarship (application required).

employment rate.

UNB grads lead the Maritimes in career success.

employment rate.

UNB grads lead the Maritimes in career success.

employment rate.

UNB grads lead the Maritimes in career success.

programs with research potential.

All of our undergraduate programs offer opportunities to get involved in research.

programs with research potential.

All of our undergraduate programs offer opportunities to get involved in research.

programs with research potential.

All of our undergraduate programs offer opportunities to get involved in research.

Don't just choose a program, choose a path

Check out a few of our programs.

Bachelor of Nursing

The only English-language Bachelor of Nursing program in N.B. accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. We offer flexible programs that meet you where you are, and accelerated programs that let you start your career sooner. Opportunities for clinical experience begin in your first year.

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Mental Health Certificate

Enhance your Bachelor of Nursing with a mental health certificate and deepen your expertise in mental health nursing. Prepare to lead efforts that bridge critical gaps in care by supporting communities and advancing mental health services across primary care, long-term care, acute care and correctional settings.

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Bachelor of Health

Our four-year interdisciplinary Bachelor of Health program focuses on all aspects of health, covering the biological and social determinants of health, current health issues and the management of health care services. Major in one of three focus areas: society and health, management in health, or biomedical sciences and health.

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Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies

Prepare for a meaningful career of creating, managing, and executing programs that contribute to healthy communities and healthy lives. Our Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies is the only program in Canada to combine recreation and sport science in one comprehensive degree.

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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology balances theory with hands-on experience in UNB's world-class research facilities. Learn in our state-of-the art labs while working alongside leading professionals in the field. Build a strong foundation in human movement and performance in relation to exercise, sport, work and wellness.

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