Louisiana Christian University
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology (pre-professional track)
Pineville, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The BS in Applied Biology provides for rigorous training in Biological Sciences while targeting prerequisite coursework required for the professional schools, such as optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant schools.
Mission Statement
The mission of the BS in Applied Biology is to thoroughly train students in the basic areas of biology at the organismal, organ/system, tissue, cellular and molecular levels. This training will include the prerequisite course work for entry into graduate programs in optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant schools. Students completing the BS degree in applied biology participate in a community of learning and free inquiry; a thorough academic program that recognizes Jesus Christ as the creator and sustainer of all life.
Central Curriculum Requirements
- CC 100 College Connection I 0.5 hr
- CC 102 College Connection II 0.5 hr
- CA 150 Modern Communication 3 hrs
- MA 111 College Algebra 3 hrs
- MA 115 Precalculus 3 hrs
- HI 104 Western Heritage 3 hrs
- HI 105 American Heritage 3 hrs
- HP 100 Personal Fitness 1 hr
- Health and Physical Education Activity (Choose one HP course numbered 101-120, HP 195, or HP 196) 1 hr
- EN 101 Composition I 3 hrs
- EN 102 Composition II 3 hrs
- EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature 3 hrs or
- EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature 3 hrs
- CJ/HI/PS 225 American Government and Politics 3 hrs
- RL 105 Survey of the Bible 3 hrs
- RL 106 Interpreting the Bible 3 hrs
- RL 305 Christian Worldview 3 hrs
- Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment (each semester of full-time registration) CR
Foreign Language
(Choose one of the following)
- FR 101 Elementary French I 3 hrs
- SP 101 Elementary Spanish I 3 hrs
- GK 223 Elementary Greek I 3 hrs
- HE 223 Elementary Hebrew I 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Fine Arts
(Choose one of the following)
- AR 200 Art Appreciation 3 hrs
- CM 250 Cinema Appreciation 3 hrs
- MU 200 Music Appreciation 3 hrs
- TH 200 Theatre Appreciation 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Total: 45 hrs
Natural Science Major Requirements
Biology Course Requirements
- BI 160 General Biology: Cell 3 hrs
- BI 161 General Biology: Cell Lab 2 hrs
- BI 162 General Biology: Animal Diversity 3 hrs
- BI 163 General Biology: Animal Diversity Lab 2 hrs
- Biology Restricted Electives: 18 hrs
Chemistry Course Requirements
- CH 160 General Chemistry I 3 hrs
- CH 161 General Chemistry I Lab 2 hrs
- CH 162 General Chemistry II 3 hrs
- CH 163 General Chemistry II Lab 2 hrs
Total: 38 hrs
Allied courses required
- MA 211 Elementary Statistics 3 hrs
- EN 301 Technical and Professional Writing 3 hrs
- AH 306 Medical Terminology for the Health Professions 3 hrs
- PY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 hrs
- PY 413 Abnormal Psychology 3 hrs
- PH 222 General Physics II 3 hrs (for PT school) and
- PH 223 General Physics II Lab 2 hrs (for PT School) OR
- HP 447 Motor Development and Learning 3 hrs (for OT School)
Total: 18-20 hrs
Minor
(at least 12 Upper Level Hours)
Electives
(upper level as needed)
(as needed to have 121 Total hours)
Total Degree Requirements: 121 hrs