Welcome to the Health Science Program website! Health science bridges the gap between scientific discoveries and the application of this knowledge to improve the quality of people’s lives, and research reflects the range of diverse health problems, settings and populations. The approach considers the multi-level determinants of health and well-being including individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. Health science professionals work at these various levels to implement and evaluate efforts that promote health and prevent illness and disease. An important aspect of this process involves empowering people to change the factors that influence their health and wellbeing, be it within the individual or in their social environment.

           The health science program is unique in that it offers a strong emphasis on problem-solving skills and critical thinking while providing a solid foundation in basic and health-related sciences. As such, the health science program offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. At the undergraduate level are the bachelor of science in health science degree and the minor in health science, and students can choose to focus on one of three tracks: health promotion and disease prevention, environmental and occupational health and safety, and special studies. At the graduate level is the newly created Masters in Public Health degree.