Overview

Students in the Design Studies in Design for Human Health program offered by Boston Architectural College gain specialized knowledge and skills in the growing field of designing for human health and wellness. The unique curriculum teaches students to assess and propose design improvements in private and public spaces that respond to human needs, with the goal of complementing and enhancing physical activity, cognitive performance, and psychological health and well-being.

Courses examine universal design, environmental psychology, sociology, anthropology, and neurobiology as related to health and theories of well-being, exploring the ways these concepts intersect with design theory. Students confront real world problems, brainstorming solutions, and developing prototypes of their own designs. The program culminates in a practical thesis project that investigates a specific subject of interest.

Program Outcomes

Assess private, public, and community environments based on the human dimensions of physical activity, cognitive performance, and personal wellbeing.

Identify relevant information from design evidence (for instance. physiology, psychology, ethnography) intended to enhance human health and wellbeing via optimal designs.

Develop aesthetically pleasing and functional designs for a specific health concern.

Identify finish materials known to promote or detract from optimal physical, emotional and cognitive health.

Propose design interventions to improve physical, emotional or cognitive health conditions impacted by the built environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Universal Design

Environment and Behavior

Advanced Theories in Design for Wellbeing

Environmental Health

Health Conditions and Design

Environmental Psychology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application

$50 application fee

Official college transcript

Current resume

Portfolio or Work Sample

Admissions essay

One letter of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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24156 USD / year

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24156 USD / year

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24156 USD / year

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Funding

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