Overview

Engaging faculty and broad-thinking students examine the many ways in which human health, healing, and health care are defined, perceived, and enacted and distributed across populations.

Courses in anthropology, nutrition and food science , geography, sociology, and more. Students have a compendium of course requirements that will engage and excite.

This Health and Society BA degree offered by The University of Vermont brings together an array of social science and liberal arts approaches to address critical questions concerning health in human societies.

Career opportunities

Clinical Researcher

Dietician

Ecologist

Health Educator

Health Policy Advisor

Homeopath

Hospital Administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health

Health Care in America

Global Health, Development, Diversity

Global Health

Epidemics – Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

Environmental Justice

Social Research

Culture, Health, and Healing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Electronic Application
Statement of Purpose
Application Fee of $65.00
Email addresses for three people who will provide letters of recommendation. This information is submitted within the application and letters are sent from the recommender directly to us through the application portal.
One transcript from each institution you have attended, including the one you currently attend. Unofficial transcripts uploaded by you are sufficient for the review process for most programs.
Residential Status Questionnaire (for in-state tuition purposes)
Test scores for English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44646 USD per year during 48 months.
National

44646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44646 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16606 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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