Population Health

Launched in 2025, the Department of Population Health brings together innovative research, hands-on education and community service to improve well-being from local neighborhoods to global health systems. Here, you will examine disease trends and design practical solutions to reduce health disparities. Working alongside expert faculty partners, you will use quantitative data and qualitative research to uncover health determinants, evaluate real-world interventions and prevent disease.

Our faculty expertise spans essential areas including chronic disease prevention, environmental justice, epidemiology, maternal and child health, mental health and wearable health technology. Through interdisciplinary programs like our Bachelor of Science in Population Health, joint leadership in the Integrated Business and Health program, and focused minors in areas like Health Policy and Politics, we prepare you to lead across every sector of health. You will graduate ready to launch a high-impact career or pursue advanced degrees in medicine, public health, epidemiology, healthcare management and environmental policy.