Health Degree Programs, Minors and Interdisciplinary Study
At the College of Health, you turn your passion for well-being into practical solutions that transform communities. By drawing on expertise from across Lehigh’s five colleges, you learn directly from faculty pioneers across multiple disciplines. Our programs combine rigorous academics with hands-on service learning, giving you the real-world experience needed to lead in private companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. From your first day on campus to graduation, we help you build a personalized path to a meaningful career, a strong and proven return on your investment, and a lifetime of impact.
Find Your Degree, Build Your Future
Whether you’re aiming for medical school, health data analytics, global policy, or healthcare management, our flexible undergraduate health majors bridge science, business, and technology to fit your specific passion.
BS in Biostatistics & Health Data Science: Harness the power of big data to solve complex healthcare challenges.
BS in Integrated Business & Health: Bridge commercial strategy and health innovation for corporate leadership.
BS in Population Health: Tackle health trends, prevention, and systemic outcomes on a large scale.
BA in Community & Global Health: Drive equity, policy, and health initiatives in communities worldwide.
BA in Health, Medicine & Society: Explore the human, social, and ethical sides of medicine.
4+1 Accelerated Master’s Program: Earn both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in just five years.
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Advanced Degrees Designed for Modern Impact
Our graduate offerings blend interdisciplinary expertise with flexible learning formats to fit your professional goals and schedule.
Master of Public Health (MPH): Master the tools of epidemiology, community health, and health policy to transform health outcomes locally and globally.
Master of Engineering in Health Systems Engineering (CHE): Combine engineering precision with health systems design to improve healthcare quality, cost, and efficiency.
Flex MBA with Public Health Concentration: Pair Lehigh’s premier business education with public health strategy for executive leadership roles in health organizations.
PhD in Population Health: Conduct original, data-driven research to solve complex public health challenges as an academic or industry researcher.
4+1 Accelerated Master’s Programs: Earn your Master’s degree in just one additional year following your Lehigh undergraduate degree.
Graduate Certificates: Gain targeted expertise in specialized health domains without committing to a full degree program.
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Small-College Focus. World-Class University Power.
We combine the personalized attention of a specialized college with the expansive resources of a nationally recognized research institution.
The HST Advantage: Learn in a new, multi-million-dollar facility designed specifically for collaborative research and active learning.
Real-World Experiential Learning: Work side-by-side with faculty on real population health projects starting in your first year.
Interdisciplinary Flexibility: Easily combine your health degree with courses or minors across Lehigh’s four other elite colleges.
A Clear Return on Investment
Our graduates leave Lehigh prepared for dynamic careers in the private sector, government, nonprofits, and top-tier graduate programs.
Medical & Clinical Tracks: Our specialized advising ensures you meet all medical, dental, or PA school prerequisites while building a unique background in health systems. Schools are graduates are accepted at include Johns Hopkins University, Yale, and Columbia to name but a few.
Top Industry Destinations: Graduates launch careers in biotech, healthcare consulting, health tech, hospital management, and public health agencies.
Proven Success: 95%+ of Lehigh graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Hear from the People Living the Experience
Nobody tells the Lehigh story better than the students and alumni shaping it every day. Discover how our community turns passion into action inside the classroom, across local communities, and around the globe.
“There’s so much energy around building something innovative and we’re all working toward a common goal of shaping the future of health through data, research and community impact.” - Aaron C. ’27
Being in population health made me stand out as an applicant and landed me six interviews and four med school acceptances! - Lauren H. ‘26
“The College of Health has shaped me both personally and professionally, strengthening my confidence as a researcher, deepening my commitment to advocacy and refining my ability to collaborate and problem-solve in real-world public health settings.” - Katie B. MPH ’25
Academic Programs as Unique as You!
Come see how the College of Health can help accelerate your passion into impactful careers.
Frequently Asked Questions About College of Health Programs
Lehigh University’s College of Health offers undergraduate programs in Biostatistics & Health Data, Community & Global Health, Health, Medicine & Society, Integrated Business & Health, and Population Health. These health majors combine perspectives from science, data, policy, society, business, and technology.
Yes. Although Lehigh does not offer a formal pre-med major, College of Health students can complete recommended pre-health coursework while earning a health-focused degree. Programs such as Population Health, Community & Global Health, and Health, Medicine & Society can be planned alongside pre-health requirements within four years.
The College of Health offers graduate pathways, including a Master of Public Health, PhD in Population Health, 4+1 Accelerated Master of Public Health Program, Master of Engineering in Health Systems Engineering, Flex MBA with a Public Health Concentration, and graduate certificates in areas such as healthcare management, population health, and interdisciplinary policy.
Yes. Students can connect their academic work with faculty research, internships, community engagement, and other experiential-learning opportunities. These experiences help students apply health, data, policy, and systems knowledge to real-world challenges.
College of Health graduates pursue careers and advanced study in public health, medicine, health data analytics, biostatistics, health policy, global health, healthcare management, health technology, research, business, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.