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Explore Undergraduate Programs at the College of Health

As you search for the right college, consider Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Thanks to our innovative curriculum, expansive internship opportunities, and the ability to conduct research with faculty as an undergraduate student, a bachelor’s degree from any of our College of Health (COH) programs will prepare you for medical school and other health-related careers in private, nonprofit, and government organizations.

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The image contains two scenes showcasing student activities in an academic setting at Lehigh University's College of Health. In the upper section, a group of students stands by large windows with two research posters displayed. A female student in the center gestures towards the poster titled “The Lived Experience of Morgellons Disease” while discussing its content with the group. The atmosphere is light and collaborative, with students smiling and engaged in the presentation. In the lower section, enclosed in a yellow border, a group of students sits around a table working together in a modern, glass-walled room. Notes and ideas are written on whiteboards behind them, and the students appear to be in a focused discussion or group project, suggesting teamwork in a classroom or study environment.

Undergraduate Majors

  • Biostatistics & Health Data Science (BS)
  • Business & Health (BS)
  • Community & Global Health (BA)
  • Health, Medicine & Society (BS)
  • Population Health (BS)

Pre-health Studies

You don’t have to be a “pre-med” major to prepare for medical, veterinary, or dental school.
Planning on medical school after graduation? Our interdisciplinary BS and BA programs are designed to make it possible for you to take the classes needed to prepare for entrance exams. Our interdisciplinary BS and BA programs will make you stand out from your peers, and are specifically designed to help you take the classes needed to prepare for entrance exams.

100%

of students have experiential learning opportunities

Ranked

#15

Best Colleges in the U.S. for 2025

Wall Street Journal

63%

of grant funding is from federal agencies — NIH, NSF, CDC

The image titled "Gabe's Pathway" outlines Gabe's academic journey toward a B.S. in Population Health with a Minor in Entrepreneurship & Business at Lehigh University, College of Health. The pathway shows his progression over four years, culminating in a future career in medical device sales. In Year 1, during the fall and spring semesters, Gabe completed pre-health and major coursework while also participating in football. He continued to play football during the summer. In Year 2, Gabe pursued major coursework and declared business and cognitive science minors in the fall and spring semesters while continuing to play football. During the summer, he participated in a Global Social Impact Fellowship (GSIF) project in the Philippines. In Year 3, he took major coursework along with business and cognitive science minor classes. He also worked on the Lehigh Silicon Valley project during the fall and spring semesters. That summer, he completed a healthcare finance internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. By Year 4, Gabe focused on major coursework along with business and entrepreneurship minor classes during the fall and spring semesters. He also served as President of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The image also features a profile photo of Gabe on the left side. He has short brown hair, a light complexion, and is wearing a gray jacket. The background of the image showcases Lehigh University's campus in the fall, with autumn foliage surrounding the buildings.
The image titled "Max's Pathway" illustrates Max's academic journey at Lehigh University as he pursues a dual major in Population Health and Economics with a Minor in Marketing. His path spans four years, leading toward a career in healthcare consulting. In Year 1, Max completed coursework related to his dual major during the fall and spring semesters. In Year 2, he continued with dual major and minor coursework in the fall and spring semesters. That summer, Max gained practical experience through a mergers and acquisitions internship at HouseWorks. In Year 3, Max pursued more coursework for his dual major and minor. He studied abroad in Nice, France, during the fall semester, and in the spring, he continued his studies abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands. During the summer, Max completed a health and benefits due diligence internship at Aon, gaining more industry experience. In Year 4, Max focused on completing his dual major and minor coursework while also working on an honors capstone project during the fall and spring semesters. The image features a profile picture of Max on the left, showing him in a suit with short black hair. The background highlights the Lehigh University campus, with a winding pathway symbolizing his academic journey.
The image titled "Haley’s Pathway" showcases the academic and extracurricular journey of a student pursuing a B.S. in Population Health with a minor in Health, Medicine & Society at Lehigh University. The background displays a serene campus scene with students walking along a winding path. In the first year, Haley participates in the Lehigh Launch program (American West) during the fall and spring semesters while completing double major coursework in Bio and HMS (Health, Medicine & Society) in CAS (College of Arts and Sciences). In the winter, Haley completes a Data Analytics internship. During the second year, Haley transfers to the College of Health (COH) and begins major coursework in Population Health, with a minor in HMS. Haley also starts the Lehigh Skydiving Club. In the third year, Haley takes major and minor coursework during the fall and spring semesters, serves as the head of community outreach at Zekraft, and participates in competitive bodybuilding. In the fourth year, Haley completes major and minor coursework, including an honors capstone, and gains experience through apprentice teaching. The next destination for Haley is listed as pursuing a Master of Public Health or a PhD in Epidemiology. The image includes a picture of Haley on the left and the Lehigh University College of Health logo in the bottom right corner.
The image titled "Emily’s Pathway" maps the educational and extracurricular journey of a student pursuing a B.S. in Population Health with minors in Molecular Biology and Environmental Science at Lehigh University. The background includes a view of campus buildings and rolling hills, with the visual depicting a winding path to represent Emily's academic timeline. In the first year, Emily participates in the Lehigh Launch program (American West) and completes major and minors coursework during the fall and spring semesters while serving as an LU EMT. In the second year, Emily continues with major and minors coursework in the fall and spring semesters, engages in the Lehigh Valley Social Impact Fellowship (LVSIF) at the Southside Permaculture Park, and serves as LU EMT First Lieutenant. During the summer, Emily works with LVSIF, developing a garden with Delaware Nation. In the third year, Emily continues major and minors coursework in the fall while attending the LVSIF Environmental Symposium Conference. In the spring, she studies abroad in Barcelona, Spain, and completes a research internship at Vall D'Hebron Hospital. In the fourth year, Emily finishes her major and minor coursework in the fall and spring semesters, advises LU EMT, and works as a research assistant in the Institute for Health Policy and Politics (IHPP). The next destination listed for Emily is working as a Public Health Associate with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The image features a photo of Emily on the left and the Lehigh University College of Health logo in the bottom right corner.
The image titled "Leighanna’s Pathway" outlines the academic and career journey of a student pursuing a dual major in Population Health and Accounting at Lehigh University. The background features a scenic campus view with students walking along a pathway. In year one, the student completes dual major coursework during the fall and spring semesters, followed by starting a tennis business in the summer. During year two, the student continues dual major coursework in the fall and spring, and in the summer, completes an internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in Data Security. In year three, the student engages in dual major and minor coursework during the fall and spring, followed by an internship at Price Waterhouse Coopers in Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services over the summer. In the final year, year four, the student continues with dual major and minor coursework in the fall and spring, with the next destination listed as Price Waterhouse Coopers. The image also includes a portrait of the student on the left and the Lehigh University College of Health logo in the bottom right corner.
The image titled "Abby’s Pathway" details the academic and career path of a student pursuing a B.S. in Population Health with a minor in Maternal & Child Health at Lehigh University. The background features a view of the Lehigh campus, with the student’s journey illustrated along a winding path. In the first year, Abby completes major and minor coursework during the fall and spring semesters. In the second year, Abby continues major and minor coursework through the fall and spring semesters, followed by participating in STEM-SI (IIS research) during the summer. In the third year, Abby continues with major and minor coursework during the fall and spring semesters. In the summer, Abby studies abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (focusing on public mental health) and Stockholm, Sweden (focusing on healthcare systems). Additionally, Abby works as an undergraduate researcher at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (IIS). In the fourth year, Abby completes major and minor coursework in the fall and spring semesters, serves as a student research assistant at IIS, and completes an honors capstone. The next destination for Abby is listed as pursuing an MS in Population Health at Lehigh University’s College of Health. The image includes a photo of Abby on the left and the Lehigh University College of Health logo in the top right corner.

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