The goal of the Health Sciences program offered by The University of Vermont is the?maintenance and improvement of health through the application of science. The field encompasses a variety of sub-disciplines relating to the care of health, including the study of public health, health care administration, health promotion and education, nutrition, disease and other issues that affect health and well-being. Students who have earned a Health Sciences degree may work in hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies or schools.

Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to:

• Evaluate public and global health issues in the context of political, environmental, economic, and socio-cultural conditions.

• Describe the challenges associated with health disparities at the state, national and global levels.

• Analyze and interpret data about health systems.

• Participate in interdisciplinary and population-focused health policy research.

• Contribute to the solution of health problems as they relate to individuals, communities, and populations.

• Qualify for employment or graduate professional study in health related fields.

Career

• Health care administration and program planning

• Patient and family advocacy

• Health communications