Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Population Health

Lehigh University's Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Population Health prepares students to investigate the determinants of health with an emphasis on mixed and quantitative methodologies. Students learn to examine the burden and distribution of diseases, and to identify novel and effective avenues for disease prevention and health promotion. Our interdisciplinary BS program inspires students to engage beyond the academic setting to learn how to develop and evaluate interventions in collaboration with healthcare organizations, policymakers, communities, and other partners. Students gain knowledge and skills through coursework, experiential learning opportunities, research projects, and engagement with traditional and non-traditional partners in pursuit of a healthier world. The BS provides students with a strong conceptual background in Population Health as well as extensive methodological expertise in data science and epidemiology. This degree is especially suitable for students interested to pursue careers in medicine and allied health professions, public health, epidemiology, health law, healthcare management, health policy, and in national or international health and development organizations. The BS degree requires a minimum of 120 credits.

Students earning this degree will obtain the following learning outcomes:

• Explain current and emerging issues and knowledge gaps in population health.
• Critically evaluate, research, and plan interventions to address population health issues.
• Apply theoretical frameworks that elucidate the multilevel determinants of population health through an interdisciplinary and equity-focused lens.
• Assess approaches to improve population health and achieve health equity.
• Analyze the ethical complexities of health research and health decision-making.