Human Biology, B.S.

As of Fall 2022, this degree program is in teach-out phase, it is not open to new or readmit students. The program has been renamed Health Sciences, B.S. For more information on the renamed degree program, see the Health Sciences, B.S. program page.

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology is to provide an academically stimulating and challenging environment for intellectual and spiritual growth, preparing students to pursue careers and advanced degrees in health related fields.

Degree Program

A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The major offers two different concentrations: Pre-Chiropractic and Pre-Health Care Professional.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, students will be able to:

1. Apply the scientific method in research (ULO 3).
2. Explain the biomolecular basis of life at the cellular level (ULO 1).
3. Distinguish the unique and integrated function of human organs and body systems (ULO 1).
4. Integrate faith and scientific knowledge to practice science with integrity, steward creation, and articulate the merit of their worldview (ULO 2).

Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Admission Recommendations

Recommended high school courses are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. One year of physics is desirable. The student should be aware that Advanced Placement (AP) science courses may not be used to fulfill science requirements for this degree.

Graduate/Professional School Requirements

The student should be aware that most graduate programs and many professional schools require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and that a grade of "C" or better was earned for all science courses and they will not accept Advanced Placement science credit to fulfill the entrance requirements.

Curriculum Requirements

Concentrations

The Human Biology major offers a concentration in Pre-Health Care Professional and one in Pre-Chiropractic.

Pre-Chiropractic (75-76 Credits)

A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology with a concentration in Pre-Chiropractic is offered in cooperation with the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS). Students attend Biola for three years taking courses in biology, chemistry, physics, biblical studies and the liberal arts. The upper-division biology courses are taken at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) at SCUHS. Upon successful completion of the required courses at Biola and SCUHS, the student receives a B.S. degree with a major in Human Biology from Biola. Upon successful completion of the entire chiropractic program the student receives the D.C. degree from the Southern California University of Health Sciences' Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC).

The student should be aware that LACC has a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5, and that all transfer courses must be completed with a "C" grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher. A course in ethics before application to LACC is strongly recommended. The following courses do not count as supporting science or major electives: BIOS 100, BIOS 105, BIOS 110, BIOS 120, BIOS 130.

The upper-division biology course requirements to be taken at LACC are General Anatomy I, General Histology, General Anatomy II, Neuroscience, Systemic Histology, Systemic Physiology and Micro/Immunology.

The minimum required pre-chiropractic courses taken at Biola are:

Pre-Health Care Professional (68 Credits)

A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology for Pre-Health Care Professional careers, especially Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Physician’s Assistant is offered upon the completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements as follows:

¹

 Fulfills Core Curriculum Behavioral Science requirement.

²

The following courses do not count as supporting science or major electives: BIOS 100, BIOS 105, BIOS 110, BIOS 120, BIOS 130.

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

• Pre-Chiropractic
• Pre-Health Care Professional

Human Biology, B.S. Pre-Chiropractic (BIHC)

Human Biology, B.S. Pre-Health Care Professional (BIHH)

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

• Pre-Chiropractic
• Pre-Health Care Professional

Human Biology, B.S. Pre-Chiropractic (BIHC)

For students who enroll in more than 18 semester credits, please note the additional cost per credit in the catalog's Financial Information section.

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Language Department for placement test instructions.

Human Biology, B.S. Pre-Health Care Professional (BIHH)

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Language Department for placement test instructions.