Biobehavioral Health (B.S.)

Overview  

Penn State Greater Allegheny offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Biobehavioral Health. This interdisciplinary program focuses on addressing and solving problems of human health and illness. In addition, the goal of this major is to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the health and sciences fields or graduate studies.  

What to Expect  

Students will learn key information on human development and have an understanding of health-related issues.  

Students will take courses that focus on:  

• Introduction to Biobehavioral Health 
• Chemistry  
• Biology  
• Psychology 
• Genetics  

Career Opportunities  

Graduates in the Biobehavioral Health program can find an array of career opportunities that include, but not limited to: 

• Bio-medical  
• Research assistants 
• Lab technicians 
• Health promotion specialists  
• Governmental agencies  
• Health Services  
• Sales Representatives for Pharmaceutical Companies  

 

The official course requirements for this degree can be viewed in the online Undergraduate Bulletin under the suggested academic plan.