Human Biology is an interdisciplinary major in the College of Arts and Sciences that challenges students to gain a holistic view of humanity. It provides you with a solid grounding in the scientific understanding of human biology, and emphasizes the ways that human biology is shaped by, understood, and interpreted within a social and cultural context.
The flexible and diverse nature of the Human Biology major gives you a way to immerse yourself in this vital field while exploring a variety of academic disciplines. You choose an area of concentration and take upper-level courses that shape your degree to your own interests.
One benefit of the degree is the careful pairing of skill development across the liberal arts. As you advance your scientific knowledge, you also gain a deeper understanding of the social sciences and humanities.