Undergraduate Health Programs
See the bigger picture. Shape the future of health.
At Lehigh University’s College of Health, you will build a dynamic foundation by connecting health, science, data, society and business. Whether you are preparing for medical school, launching a career in public health or driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare and business, our undergraduate programs prepare you to lead in the nation's fastest-growing industry.
Why Lehigh? You Study Health From Every Angle
Build Core Expertise
Develop a rigorous foundation in health sciences, policy and data analytics.
Connect Disciplines
Discover how medicine, society and business intersect to solve complex health challenges.
Chart Your Path
Prepare directly for advanced degree pathways in medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health or law.
Drive Real Impact
Dive into hands-on research, local and global experiential learning, internships and community engagement from day one.
Find Your Fit - Our Undergraduate Majors
BS Biostatistics & Health Data
Learn how to analyze health data to uncover insights that shape public health policy, improve patient care, and drive research. This major blends statistics, technology and healthcare applications.
BA Community & Global Health
Study the social, cultural and policy factors that influence health outcomes around the world. This major prepares you to tackle pressing public health challenges locally and globally.
BA Health, Medicine, Society
Examine health through the lens of history, ethics, policy and culture. This interdisciplinary program explores how medicine and healthcare systems intersect with society.
BS Integrated Business & Health
Combine healthcare knowledge with business strategy to prepare for leadership roles in hospitals, nonprofits, biotech and beyond. This program emphasizes management, economics, and organizational health.
BS Population Health
Focus on improving the health of different populations by studying health disparities, prevention strategies and health system design. This major prepares you for careers in public health practice and policy.
Find Your Future - Careers in Health
Lehigh College of Health graduates have found success across the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and local, state, federal and international government, while others continue their education through graduate-level research and clinical training.
They work in fields including epidemiology, medicine, data science, biostatistics, global health, health economics, health policy, community health, health promotion and health technology and innovation.
Job Titles Include:
- Population health data scientist
- Population health researcher
- Industry consultant
- Global health specialist
- Bioinformatician
- Health program specialist
- Project analyst
- Population health systems integrator
- Epidemiologist/Biostatistician
- Research analyst
Sample List of Companies that Employ College of Health Graduates:
Health Care Providers and Payers
- Hospitals and Health Networks
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealth Group
- Kaiser Permanente
- Health Technology Firms
- BD
- Amgen
- Pfizer
- Optum Labs
- Novo Nordisk
- Johnson & Johnson
- Google Health
- Microsoft Health
Consulting Organizations
- Accenture
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- IBM Global Business Services
- Abt Associates
- Battelle
- Mathematica Policy Research
- SAIC
- Mitre Corporation
- IQVIA
Job Titles Include:
- Community health director
- Program coordinator
- Project manager
- Engagement specialist
- Health educator
- Grants manager
Sample List of Organizations that Employ College of Health Graduates:
Advocacy and Research Organizations
- American Hospital Association
- American Cancer Society
- American Heart Association
- American Diabetes Association
- American College of Surgeons
Nonprofit Research Organizations
- RTI International
- FHI 360
- ECRI Institute
Job Titles Include:
- Research associate
Job Titles Include:
- Health educator
- Grants manager
- Policy scientist
- Population health policy analyst
Sample List of Organizations that Employ College of Health Graduates:
- National Institutes of Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- State Health Department
- County Health Department
- Peace Corps
College of Health Scholars
A Full-tuition Scholarship for Future Health Leaders
For students ready to lead and innovate in health, this competitive full-tuition scholarship m provides the support to pursue bold ideas and create meaningful impact locally, regionally and globally.
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Graduates pursue careers in public health, medicine, data analytics, health policy, business and global development or continue to advanced professional or graduate study.
It depends on your interests! Whether you’re drawn to science and data, policy and community impact, business and leadership or preparation for medical school, each program offers a unique lens into the healthcare field. Explore them all!
Like most colleges and universities, Lehigh does not have a formal “pre-med” major. However, there are recommended courses for students considering medical, dental or another health professional school after Lehigh.
The College of Health has mapped out the undergraduate program to ensure that students enrolled in the BS in Population Health or BA in Community and Global Health or Health, Medicine and Society can complete both the pre-health requirements and their major requirements within four years.
Students interested in the Biostatistics and Health Data Science program should consult with their advisor.
Students who pursue advanced clinical degrees after graduation will be well-equipped with the education, experience and skills to address specific population health challenges that exist within health care systems. Learn more information about the pre-health requirements.
Not at all. Our health programs are flexible, allowing you to keep medical or professional school as an option while also preparing for careers in public health, business, research and beyond.
Yes. Students often engage in research with faculty, internships at health organizations, and global experiences that provide hands-on learning.
Students have interned with the PA Department of Health, City of Bethlehem, Aledade, Cooper Surgical, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Lifescan, Inc., Temple University Hospital, UMass Medical School, St. Luke’s Hospital Network, St. Vincent’s Hospital, CT, Tufts Uni Global Obesity Research Institute.
Absolutely. Current students enrolled in the College of Health are planning double majors in Astrophysics, Economics, Behavioral Neuroscience, Business and Health, Medicine, and Society. A double-major taken outside the College of Health is considered a two-bachelor's program, and students must meet university requirements.
The College of Health faculty and staff will support students interested in exploring their options for a robust academic experience.
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