Interested in doing the Health Humanities diploma? Whether you are a UW student wishing to add this to your plan, or you are simply interested in getting the diploma without a degree, you are welcome in Health Humanities.
Current University of Waterloo Student Option
You can begin the diploma simply by enrolling in one of the courses. As you progress through your program, make sure you take five approved HHUM courses, including HHUM 101 and at least one course at the 300-level. When you are ready to graduate, you will declare the diploma on your Application to Graduate form. If you have successfully met the diploma requirements, the Health Humanities diploma will appear on your official UW transcript .
Non-Degree Option
You do not need to be enrolled in a University of Waterloo program to do the Health Humanities diploma. Simply apply online as a non-degree or post-degree student here: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/part-time-online-degrees. Once completed, you will receive a diploma at the UW graduation ceremony.
This section contains the Health Humanities Diploma Request Form. For information about the Health Humanities diplom and its requirements, please visit the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar page. Students interested in the Health Humanities diploma should submit this form prior to their 3B term.
Please note: The Waterloo Counting of Courses does apply, and courses taken for the diploma are subject to Waterloo's 50% rule, which means that at least 2.0 units (four credit courses) must have numeric grades and the overall cumulative average of courses presented in the diploma must be equal or greater than 65%. for more information on the 50% Rule, please click here
This page contains the Health Humanities Diploma Request Form. For information about the Health Humanities diplom and its requirements, please visit the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar page. Students interested in the Health Humanities diploma should submit this form prior to their 3B term.
Health Humanities Diploma Request Form