The Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Integrated Health Studies (IHS) is a holistic approach for students interested in pursuing a career in the health science field. The IHS major is jointly supported by the LAS Departments of Biological Sciences and Psychology, and housed in the Department of Biological Sciences. This partnership along with the collaboration with the College of Applied Health Sciences and UIC’s health science colleges make this a comprehensive and truly unique major. The primary goal of the degree program is to offer a diverse, interdisciplinary curriculum that includes relevant core content spanning the life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The complexity of human health, from the level of gene to society, makes up the framework for this exciting major.

My Integrated Health Studies major is the perfect foundation for achieving my future career goals in medicine. The program’s interdisciplinary approach, combining biology, psychology, and public health, equips me with a holistic understanding of the human body and disease processes.

Jacob Eapen  |  IHS Major, Health and Science Concentration