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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Looking to be a citizen leader dedicated to positive change in our schools, health care system and communities? Take advantage of a hands-on education that engages.

In the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies (FAHCS), you'll receive the practice-based learning and applied-research skills that get you ready for new opportunities. You'll integrate theory with practice, knowledge with social innovation and life skills with scholarship to maximize your impact on our local communities — and global society.

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3,692 full-time students
443 part-time students
5 schools
28 programs

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First Canadian program of its kind shaped by international, research, educational and multidisciplinary perspectives.
Person sitting behind another person lying on a treatment bed in a clinical setting at Sheridan

Sheridan to offer Canada’s first osteopathy degree in the postsecondary system

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Learners graduating from this program will have completed the necessary competency-based education to practice as an osteopathic manual practitioner.

Two Sheridan professors and two students who worked on a research project supporting South Asians living with dementia stand side by side.

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Research project improves care of South Asians living with dementia

Jan 3, 2023

Toolkit uses culturally-relevant language and situations to demonstrate ideal interactions.

Sukhpal Singh Lead

Community

Sheridan student creates community connections with seniors and youth

Jul 20, 2022

As a technology and heritage tutor with Helping Hands Advice Centre, Sukhpal Singh (Social Service Worker ‘22) helped support the cultural and language needs of Brampton’s South Asian and Punjabi community.

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