Program Overview

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Introduction to Biobehavioral Health

The Biobehavioral Health (BBH) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence human health and well-being.

Undergraduate Majors

The BBH program offers several undergraduate majors, including:

• Major in Biobehavioral Health
• Major in Systems Neuroscience
• Global Health Minor
• Accelerated MPH Program
• Honors Study in Biobehavioral Health

Major in Biobehavioral Health

The Major in Biobehavioral Health provides students with a broad understanding of the biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence human health and well-being. The program goals include:

• Understanding the complex interactions between biological, behavioral, and environmental factors
• Developing skills in research design, data analysis, and interpretation
• Applying knowledge to real-world problems in health and well-being

Major in Systems Neuroscience

The Major in Systems Neuroscience focuses on the study of the neural systems that underlie human behavior and cognition. The program includes:

• Careers in neuroscience and related fields
• Academic program requirements
• Research opportunities

Global Health Minor

The Global Health Minor provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors that influence global health and well-being. The program includes:

• Overview and curriculum
• Courses
• Fieldwork experience
• Goals of the minor
• Appointment procedures
• Information sessions
• Alumni stories

Accelerated MPH Program

The Accelerated MPH Program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in five years. The program includes:

• Earn two degrees in five years
• Introducing the Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate program (IUG)
• Requirements for admission
• Application process

Graduate Program

The BBH program offers a graduate program that provides students with advanced training in biobehavioral health. The program includes:

• Admission requirements
• Funding information
• Ph.D. milestones
• Mentored research
• Curriculum
• Dual-Titles and Minors

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the graduate program include:

• GPA of 3.25 or above
• Application process
• Requirements for international students

Ph.D. Milestones

The Ph.D. milestones include:

• Dissertation requirements
• Example curriculum
• Graduate courses

Dual-Titles and Minors

The program offers several dual-titles and minors, including:

• Dual-Title PhD in Clinical and Translational Sciences
• Dual-Title PhD in Biobehavioral Health and Neuroscience

Research

The BBH program is committed to advancing our understanding of the complex interactions between biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence human health and well-being. The program includes:

• Research expertise
• Opportunities for students
• Research labs

Research Expertise

The research expertise of the program includes:

• Addiction and innovative methodology
• Alcohol habits in daily life
• Biomarker core lab
• Behavioral neuroendocrinology
• Behavioral neurogenetics
• Decision neuroscience
• Disparities related to individual variance in executive functioning and stress

Research Labs

The program has several research labs, including:

• Addiction and Innovative Methodology (AIM) Lab
• Alcohol Habits in Daily Life Lab
• Biomarker Core Lab
• Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Lab
• Behavioral Neurogenetics Lab
• Decision Neuroscience Lab
• Disparities Related to Individual Variance in Executive Functioning and Stress Lab

Outreach and Service

The BBH program is committed to providing outreach and service to the community. The program includes:

• Biomarker Core Laboratory
• Youth Experiences and Later Health Lab
• Veturi Lab

Biomarker Core Laboratory

The Biomarker Core Laboratory provides a range of services, including:

• Biomarker testing
• Telomere length analysis
• Consultation
• Label printing for samples
• Instrumentation
• Testing capabilities

Alumni

The BBH program has a strong alumni network, with graduates going on to pursue careers in a range of fields, including:

• Get involved
• Careers
• Donate

Get Involved

Alumni can get involved in the program by:

• Mentoring students
• Participating in research
• Donating to the program

Careers

The program prepares graduates for careers in a range of fields, including:

• Research
• Healthcare
• Public health
• Policy

Donate

Alumni can donate to the program to support:

• Student research
• Faculty development
• Program initiatives

Contact

For more information about the Biobehavioral Health program, please contact:

• Administration
• Undergraduate Program
• Graduate Program
• Research Faculty
• Alumni
• Faculty and Staff