Four healthcare students wearing VR headsets

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.

View FAHCS programs
How to apply

Fields of study

FAHCS offers programs in these areas:

1st osteopathy degree in Canada
1st 3D mixed reality anatomy lab in Canadian postsecondary institution
40 youth engaged in Youth in Policing Initiative each year

Meet Our Faculty

View All Faculty

Featured stories

View more stories
A police officer stands with a student mentor from last year's YIPI program.

Career Development

Sheridan and Peel Regional Police collaborate for the 2025 Youth in Policing Initiative

Jul 03, 2025

Sheridan College and Peel Regional Police are partnering once again to offer youth from priority populations in the community, who reflect the cultural diversity in the Region of Peel, the opportunity to develop life, job, and leadership skills through the Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI). Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, and the Peel Regional Police Service Board, the program runs for eight weeks this summer at Sheridan's Davis Campus in Brampton.
A head and shoulders portrait of Sheridan student Norman Henry standing inside a building

Community

A degree of change: How a social service worker is amplifying his voice

Jun 11, 2025

"I needed the educational background to back up what I was saying."

Graduates throw their caps in the air while standing behind giant letters that spell out the name SHERIDAN

Community

Sheridan to celebrate more than 10,000 graduates at Spring 2025 Convocation

Jun 2, 2025

Largest graduating class in Sheridan history will be celebrated during 13 ceremonies this week at the International Centre in Mississauga.

Stethoscope on a table

Sheridan hosts health symposium to tackle chronic disease through prevention and innovation

May 26, 2025

Sheridan will host its first Upstream Preventative Health Symposium on May 27, which takes aim squarely at the significant challenges of chronic diseases.

Latest news

Campus events

Applied Health & Community Studies Programs

View all Sheridan programs
X
Cookies help us improve your website experience.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.
Confirm