Overview

The B.S. in Health Humanities provides students with a strong foundation in the sciences in combination with perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, and the arts to examine the role of health, disease, and medicine in the human experience. It uses an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to explore the social, cultural, political, and ethical aspects of wellbeing, illness, and healthcare.

Students in this degree program cultivate empathy, embrace ambiguity, approach solving problems from a variety of perspectives, and practice self-care, all essential skills for future health care practitioners as well as anyone interested in a humanistic approach to the study and representation of health and illness in the twenty-first century.

Careers

The B.S. degree at Pennsylvania State University provides excellent preparation for medical school other graduate training in medical fields, as well as careers in areas such as public health, patient advocacy, law, health education, rehabilitation, social work, health care administration, and community activism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health, Illness, and the Human Condition
Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biology: Populations and Communities
Biostatistics
Diversity and Health
Asian Traditions of Health, Medicine, and the Body
Communicating Care
History of Western Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Early action deadline: November 1. After this, Penn State reviews applications on a rolling basis, and options will become more competitive for admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

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

All first-year students need to provide the following:

Online Application via MyPennState or the Common App
Academic Record – the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) for all applicants except those in the South Korean educational system, must submit official transcripts from their last three years of work
Official SAT or ACT scores, should you wish to include them
Proof of English Language Proficiency

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

42860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42860 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42860 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

20468 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20468 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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