Robert Morris University Illinois

The B.S. in Health Sciences with a Population Health concentration will prepare you to make a difference in communities by addressing healthcare disparities and inequities as a means to achieving better outcomes for all. Opportunities for population health specialists include community health program coordinators, medical sales representatives, behavior support technicians, home health aides, and medical research coordinators.

The program addresses concepts inherent in public health, including social determinants of health, access to care, disease prevention, and effective strategies for identifying resources to promote healthy lifestyles. It combines foundational science courses, including life and behavioral sciences, with a health sciences core primarily from psychology and health services administration. The curriculum includes two internships, one of which can optionally be replaced with a research project based on student interests. Further health electives can be tailored to the professional aspirations of each individual student in consultation with the faculty advisor and the success coach, maximizing your preparation for and success in entering the job market.