Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies

An Interdisciplinary Education that Offers Graduates Unlimited Potential

Location: Boston | Start Term: Fall

In this full-time, four-year program at our Boston campus, you’ll work closely with faculty to complete required prerequisites for medical and other professional schools with an interdisciplinary health studies curriculum. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to pursue advanced study in a wide range of areas in medicine or pursue graduate studies in fields such as nutrition, speech-language pathology, public health, and health administration.

Your Four-Year Journey

Integrating courses in basic and laboratory sciences with courses in the liberal arts will give you the multifaceted background necessary to advance your career in medicine.

First-Year Experience

study biology and the principles of chemistry and attend associated labs
explore expository writing and human psychology and understand their importance in a medical career

Second-Year Experience

continue to build an interdisciplinary foundation of knowledge by taking electives in the humanities and behavioral science
build your knowledge of the health professions and hone the interpersonal communication skills necessary to be an effective member of a healthcare team
study organic chemistry and medical microbiology and participate in associated labs

Third-Year Experience

explore healthcare ethics
study cellular biochemistry and physics and attend associated labs
strengthen your knowledge of the social and behavioral sciences

Fourth-Year Experience

complete all required electives
participate in a semester-long Premedical Health Studies Capstone seminar

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Additional Options for Degrees in Premedical Health Studies

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies, we offer seven additional degrees covering general premed studies as well as training in specific disciplines.

Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies (BS)