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The Health Studies Minor at Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges brings together courses and faculty members in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to guide students through the biomedical, cultural, ethical, and political questions that relate to health issues on local, regional, and global scales. Our Colleges value the intersection of public health and social justice, and this new course of study will allow students to approach these vital issues with greater knowledge and understanding.

Given its multidisciplinary structure, the health studies minor will give scientific context to students in the social sciences and humanities who are interested in health policy, public health, law, medical ethics, social services, or health education. The minor also complements the curriculum for traditional science majors by providing important social and behavioral dimensions for those students planning to go into medicine, nursing, physical therapy, psychology, and other clinical fields.

This is a Bi-College minor, and courses will be taught by Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College across many disciplines. When approved by the faculty steering committee, selected courses for the minor may also be taken at Swarthmore College, University of Pennsylvania, and while studying abroad.

Health Studies Student Handbook

How to Declare a Health Studies Minor (PDF)

Kalala Ngalamulume
Co-Director of Health Studies, Associate Professor of Africana Studies and History
kngalamu@brynmawr.edu
Adam Williamson
Co-Director of Health Studies and Assistant Professor of Biology
awilliams6@brynmawr.edu
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