The University-wide Human Biology Program allows undergraduate students on the Homewood campus to enroll in programs and courses taught in the School of Medicine and the School of Hygiene and Public Health, integrating the study of behavioral biology, bioengineering, or public health into the undergraduate curriculum. The Human Biology Program also offers elective courses in human biology for all students, not just those interested in careers in medicine or public health. The components of the program are described below. The program is structured so that the student first learns the fundamentals of both the natural and the social sciences, then explores the relationship between them in specialized courses and electives. Courses are taught by instructors from the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Medicine, and the School of Hygiene and Public Health.
Behavioral biology is excellent preparation for postgraduate work in a variety of fields.
It gives a broad, humanistic perspective and an understanding of biological variables for those interested in careers in medicine, psychopharmacology, biomedical engineering, physiological psychology, and the neurosciences. Students interested in such careers as law or social planning would also find the major useful. Any Hopkins undergraduate can enter the program at any time providing the requirements can be met before graduation. Interested students can apply through the Homewood coordinator, Dr. Randy Nelson. Requirements for the major can be obtained from the Office of Academic Advising.