Bachelor of Science in Integrative Human Biology
Columbia, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission; for optimum scholarship consideration: priority admission I: apply by November 1; priority admission II: apply by February 1
Key Summary
About : The Bachelor of Science in Integrative Human Biology program offers a comprehensive understanding of human biology through an integrative approach. You'll explore various scientific disciplines to gain insights into the complexities of human health, disease, and biology. This course prepares you to analyze and interpret biological data, empowering you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including roles as laboratory technicians, health educators, research assistants, and clinical coordinators. The program equips you with essential skills for opportunities in healthcare, education, research, and biotechnology industries.
This broad-based major prepares students for graduate programs in disciplines related to human medicine or research.
The Integrative Human Biology major provides an interdisciplinary understanding of human health and disease from biological, psychological, societal, and developmental perspectives.
Program Features
- Receive a solid foundation in health science, psychology, biology, and human development
- Focus on human health, disease, and wellness
- Investigate the interaction and impact of biology, behavior, and environment on human health and disease
- Recognize the changes in human health and behavior that occur across the lifespan of human development
- Identify how gender, physical ability, age, nationality, sexual identity, and socioeconomic status may lead to disparities in health
- Work with faculty advisers to fine-tune your course selection to meet your specific goals
- Build your body of work with leadership experiences; small classes support your academic growth
Curriculum
Major Requirements
- Based on the 2020-2021 Curriculum Catalog
- Degree: BS
- Curriculum: Integrative Human Biology (IHBIO)
- Elective Courses: 38 credits
- General Education Courses: 31 credits
- Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD): 8 Non-Credit Classes
- Major courses: 51 credits
Major Electives: 21 credits
- BHS 110 Stress Management, 3 credits
- BHS 117 Careers in Health and Helping Professions, 1 credit
- BHS 212 Health Behavior, 3 credits
- BHS 220 Principles of Public Health, 3 credits
- BHS 275 Health Psychology, 3 credits
- BHS 330 Research Methods and Health Communication, 3 credits
- BHS 426 Social Epidemiology and Health Disparities, 3 credits
- BHS 481 Professional Development in Health Sciences, 3 credits
- BIO 182 Principles of Biology II (with Lab), 4 credits
- BIO 201 Human Movement Science, 3 credits
- BIO 247 Anatomy & Physiology I, 3 credits
- BIO 248 Anatomy & Physiology II, 3 credits
- BIO 290 Genetics (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 292, 0 credits
- BIO 311 Microbiology, 3 credits
- BIO 311L Microbiology Lab, 1 credit
- BIO 330 Pathophysiology, 3 credits
- BIO 410 Biochemistry, 3 credits
- CHM 111 General College Chemistry I (with lab), 3 credits
- CHM 111L General College Chemistry I Lab, 1 credit
- CHM 112 General College Chemistry II (with lab), 4 credits
- CHM 341 Organic Chemistry I (with lab), 4 credits
- CHM 342 Organic Chemistry II (with lab), 4 credits
- EXS 432 Exercise Physiology, 3 credits
- HIA 255 Medical Terminology, 3 credits
- NUR 330 Pharmacology, 4 credits
- NUR 410 Healthcare Policy and Advocacy, 2 credits
- PHY 211 College Physics I (with lab), 4 credits
- PHY 212 College Physics II (with lab), 4 credits
- PSY 345 Psychological Research Methods, 3 credits
- PSY 430 Biological Psychology, 3 credits
Core Courses: 24 credits
- BIO 181 Principles of Biology I (with lab), 3 credits
- BIO 181L Principles of Biology Lab, 1 credit
- BIO 320 Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 321 Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 493 Senior Project Capstone, 3 credits
- EDU 114 Lifespan Development, 3 credits
- MAT 207 Introduction to Statistics, 3 credits
- PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits
Cluster 2: 3 credits
- BHS 426 Social Epidemiology and Health Disparities, 3 credits
- EXS 432 Exercise Physiology, 3 credits
- PSY 430 Biological Psychology, 3 credits
Cluster 1: 3 credits
- BHS 212 Health Behavior, 3 credits
- BHS 220 Principles of Public Health, 3 credits
- BHS 275 Health Psychology, 3 credits
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