Bachelor of Science in Human Science

The Bachelor of Science in Human Science provides undergraduate students with a strong scientific background in the context of human health.

This field of study provides a unique opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in such fields as health policy, scientific writing, biomedical research, pharmaceutical and medical technology management, public health, and other science-based health-related professions.

This major is also ideal for students who wish to pursue graduate education in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, and other biomedical sciences.

Distinguished from a traditional biology major, the Department of Human Science allows students to study the application of scientific discoveries in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics to human health.

Students also study genetics, immunology, biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology.

The progam features:

• A strong emphasis on faculty-student collaboration inside and outside the classroom.
• Pre-med and study abroad opportunities.
• Junior and Senior Seminars that provide the opportunity to interpret, discuss, and analyze primary research in the human sciences.
• The Discovery Center, a state-of-the-art teaching laboratory and research facility.
• Research opportunities and internships that prepare students for a number of possible career paths.
• Opportunities to publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and produce the the online, peer-reviewed Georgetown University Journal of Health Sciences.
• The ability to participate in the department's annual Undergraduate Research Conference, a regional event that draws students from around the national capital area and features an address by a scientific leader.
• Small class sizes.

The degree opens doors:

Graduates from the program enter the workforce or go on to pursue graduate studies at a variety of institutions, including:

• Yale School of Public Health
• Harvard School of Public Health
• University of Oxford
• Georgetown University School of Medicine
• University of Michigan Medical School
• University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
• Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.

Minoring in Human Science

Undergraduates who are not majoring in Human Science may elect to pursue a minor. The department offers two minor programs.  

• The first is in Integrative Human Physiology. Click here to download more information.
• The second is in Health Promotion. Click here to download more information.

Useful Links for Human Science Majors