Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Bachelor of Science dual degree in Health Science and Sociology merges social science approaches with health-related studies. Learners examine fundamental sociological principles applicable to health and medicine, including concepts like social construction and medicalization. The program investigates puzzling realities, such as why the U.S. healthcare system—while being the costliest—delivers relatively poor results in lifespan and wellness metrics. It enables students to analyze how social determinants including race, socioeconomic status, and gender intersect with health outcomes, medical services, and inequities in healthcare access.