HLTH 202Principles of Public and Population Health
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
- Subject
- Public Health Sciences
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course will introduce the student to the basic theories, principles and practice of public and population health.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Health Sciences, or H-Public Health
- Enrolled in Health Studies
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 2862 | 38 / 50 | W 10:00–11:20 |
| TUT 101 | 2930 | 14 / 25 | M 16:00–17:20 |
| TUT 102 | 2931 | 24 / 25 | M 14:30–15:50 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
59% liked it76% easy55% useful
From 44 ratings and 11 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
This course is definitely interesting and will give you more insight to what working in public health would actually look like, especially the final assignment. The once a week tutorials felt kind of pointless as it just goes over what was already lectured throughout the week, and it's literally just an attendance mark. Your TA definitely matters as they mark the attendance and tutorial work. I had the girl TA someone is referring to 2 reviews down, and I just wish I didn't have her lol. You're allowed to miss 1 or 2 tutorials, but you can still attend every tutorial and not get 100% participation. I missed only two and got 75% participation. Personally, my TA graded a little weird and…
Mar 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
The content is basically just memorization, and not as much as you would do in something like a bio course. The content was also pretty relevant and I even apply it on my coop. The prof, Dr. Bishop-Williams, was also engaging which is nice. As long as you know what's on the slide you will do well, but attending her classes to get some of the specifics she says in class is what will get you a high mark in the class. The tutorials weren't my favourite just cuz they were the same length as the class, 1.5 hours, which I've never had. But my TA tried her best to keep everyone engaged. Anyone complaining definitely didn't attend class and didn't try on the assignments.
Dec 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
this class was so fucking dumb and I hated it so much. The content was super heavy and the TA's (especially the brown one ) was super bitchy and acted like she was the top shit. took this in the fall of 2024 so if the prof ever sees this just know that the brown girl ta was a bitch she didn't know anything that she was teaching. plus everyone hated her.
Dec 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Lots of content to memorize but an interesting course nonetheless.
Jan 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Great COVID-19 course, material was highly relevant to the pandemic, it was evident that the prof and TAs put effort into making sure the course was up-to-date. Interesting information for anyone in the healthcare and medical field!
Dec 2020 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
9 posts and comments in 7 threads mention HLTH 202, May 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
if anyone's taken the hlth 202 midterm before, how's it like? 1 point, 0 comments
u/Flaky-Honey-7729: “title.”
hlth 202 midterm 1 point, 0 comments
u/Flaky-Honey-7729: “does anyone have past papers or a past exam? something similar?”
Spring 2024
Attending lectures 1 point, 1 comment
u/Conscious-Dog-9197: “… These are the classes I was wondering about: - HLTH 201 - HLTH 202 - HLTH 204 - HLTH 205 Thanks again and any feedback would be greatly appreciated :)”
Spring 2023
HLTH COURSES 3 points, 1 comment
u/NightComprehensive50: “Has anyone have taken the following: HLTH 201 George Heckman HLTH 202 Sharon Kirkpatrick HLTH 204 Ashok Chauraisa Pls let me know how are these courses and the profs”
u/lewa0821: “I took 201 but with A different prof. I found it was very easy and a lot of repetition from 101 with our prof at least. I’m taking 202 and 204 this term too.”
u/LmaoImAPotato: “Hello, would you mind telling how was the hlth 202? And if there was any, is it possible to tell me the textbooks name?”
Fall 2017
Crazy thing happened: My scantron got 3 marks wrong 26 points, 5 comments
“I ended up boosting my grade on my midterm because my scantron cut 3 marks from me. I have no idea why this happened. Anyway, advice: ALWAYS check your midterms for yourself.”
u/ahhhh5: “what course is it?”
u/wtfnodude: “hlth 202”
u/Loo2505: “Hey I’m in hlth 202 as well... how did you view your midterm? I thought the view period ended weeks ago”
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… HIST 769 HIST 770 HIST 771 HIST 775 HIST 776 HIST 777 HLTH 101 HLTH 103 HLTH 173 HLTH 201 HLTH 202 HLTH 204 HLTH 273 HLTH 301 HLTH 303 HLTH 305 HLTH 320 HLTH 333 HLTH 340 HLTH 341 HLTH 344 HLTH 355 HLTH 405 HLTH 407 HLTH 410 HLTH 432A HLTH 432B HLTH 442 HLTH 448 HLTH 458 HLTH …”
Spring 2017
EASY HLTH COURSES? 1 point, 2 comments
u/chumbawumbnah: “I'm debating taking HLTH 201 or 202. Does anyone know if these are written or multiple choice tests? I love written exams and always score 90+ on them, so I'm really looking for courses like that. THANK YOU <3”
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