The Behavior & Health program offers an interdisciplinary, student-centered approach to understanding health at the intersection of psychology, biology, and other natural and social sciences. Designed for students exploring diverse pathways in healthcare and beyond, the major combines academic rigor with flexibility and a strong sense of community.

Graduates are well prepared for careers in hospitals, schools, nonprofit agencies and organizations, community and human service organizations, research labs, and healthcare consulting, as well as for graduate study in fields such as occupational therapy, medicine, clinical psychology and counseling, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, public health, social work, nursing, and more.

Students learn in small classes in the major alongside a close-knit cohort and are mentored by nationally recognized, interdisciplinary faculty with research and clinical practice expertise. Coursework emphasizes applied learning and helps students develop essential skills in critical thinking, research, communication, and cultural humility.

With close faculty mentor support, students tailor the major to their interests by selecting a focused area of study, through specialty electives, minors (e.g., public health, special education, psychology), or preparation for specific graduate or professional goals. Opportunities include study abroad programs, internships, the Sargent College Senior Thesis for Distinction, and the accelerated five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health (BS/MPH), offered in conjunction with the Boston University School of Public Health.

Questions about the BSBH Program?

Visit the BU Undergraduate Admissions website or contact a Sargent Academic Counselor (email sarugrad@bu.edu or call 617-353-2713) or Program Director Robin Newman at newmanro@bu.edu.