There is a growing need for professionals who understand the health and medical issues affecting individuals, communities and society. The BA in Health, Medicine and Society instructs students to examine and appreciate the complex health needs of an increasingly diverse and aging population.
The BA in Health, Medicine and Society program prepares students to navigate the complex cultural, economic and policy-related issues surrounding health and medicine today. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the social, cultural and ethical dimensions of health and medicine as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in new and evolving roles that support and promote health, wellness and healthcare ethics and equity.
The interdisciplinary curriculum exposes you to a variety of topics including healthcare policy and politics, medical and bioethics, health disparities, global health and the social and cultural foundations and determinants of health. The program goes beyond the biomedical approach to understanding health and illness, developing skills such as empathy, socio-cultural understanding, self-awareness and an appreciation for diversity — all of which are essential to effective medical care and sound healthcare policies and laws.
Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to navigate the complex ethical, social, cultural and policy-related issues associated with health and medicine. You’ll be prepared to explore the human experience in health and illness, as well as understand how healthcare policies, practices and laws affect people’s lives.
Career Paths
The BA in Health, Medicine and Society equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in both science-based and non-science careers that exist on the periphery of health science professions. The program also provides a strong foundation for advanced study in the health sciences, including medical school and other professional programs. Example opportunities include:
Healthcare administration
Healthcare consulting
Healthcare data analytics
Healthcare marketing and communications
Healthcare recruiting
Medical Doctor (MD)
Nurse Anesthetist
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Physical Therapist (PT)
Social Worker
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
275 Mount Carmel Avenue,
HAMDEN,
Connecticut,
06518, United States
To be considered for admission students must have secondary school transcript.
Acceptable standardized tests to demonstrate English proficiency include:
IELTS (International English Language Test System) - minimum score: 6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum score: 550 (pBT)/85 (iBT)
DUOLINGO - minimum score: 105
PTE - minimum score: 57
Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency - minimum score: 176
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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