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The University of Victoria's first new faculty in 30 years—the Faculty of Health—officially started on May 1, 2025. 

The complexities of health care in Canada are growing, and with them come greater demands for health care professionals and specialized research. The Faculty of Health will help address these challenges by bringing together expertise across campus—through expanded research, academic programs and new and expanded partnership opportunities—that will have far-reaching impacts.

With more than 200 faculty members working in health and wellness on campus, the new faculty builds on UVic’s existing strengths in health and wellness education, training and research. It brings together a diverse and talented community of students, faculty and partners to address systemic barriers to health care and create healthier communities.

Equity, diversity & inclusion

The Faculty of Health is committed to providing a supportive environment that attracts and retains a diverse and flourishing community. We promote equity in terms of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, Indigeneity and abilities.

The establishment of the Faculty of Health aligns with UVic's strategic plans and commitment to ʔetalnəwəl | ÁTOL,NEUEL | Respecting the rights of one another and being in right relationship with all things, which focuses on our relationships with one another, with the lands and waters and with all living beings.

By respecting the local Nations and honouring the teachings we each carry with us, we will centre Indigenous ways of knowing and being in teaching, learning, researching, and providing services and wellness that lend themselves to better health outcomes for everyone. 

Resources within our faculty

The School of Social Work BIPOC Student Support Circle is an online safe space for BIPOC BSW students to connect, build relationships and discuss their experiences in the program.

The health, well-being and equitable treatment of all people is at the heart of UVic’s Indigenous Plan. The Indigenous Wellness Engagement Group (I-WEG) was created in late 2023 to enhance UVic’s strengths and expertise in Indigenous health, knowledge and wellness in the structure of the new Faculty of Health.