Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our mission is to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course.
677 Huntington Avenue, Kresge Building
Boston, MA 02115
Who We Are
Our diverse faculty are leading experts in the study of social epidemiology, interventions, implementation science, and maternal and child health.
Members of our department develop and evaluate programs and policies that lead to the improvement of population health.
Students learn how to conduct research in social determinants of health, how to analyze social policies, and how to design, implement, and evaluate health-enhancing interventions in action settings.
What Sets Us Apart
We are a diverse community passionate about social justice and deeply committed to advancing public health and reducing inequities through rigorous research.
Our graduates have skills that allow them to thrive in different fields, including academia, government agencies, consulting firms, and nonprofit organizations, among others. Our alumni often go on to fill leadership positions in advocacy and public service.
Student story: Providing compassionate care to marginalized people
As a medical resident in Toronto, Jeremy Cygler, MPH ’24, saw first-hand how the health care system failed vulnerable patients.