Faculty: Professors Ross and Fernando; and Assistant Professor Ghosh Kumar (coordinator)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Biomedical Sciences is designed to educate students intending to pursue (1) an advanced degree in a medical profession and/or (2) an advanced degree in an interdisciplinary area based in the natural sciences. The curriculum is strongly based in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics) in order to ensure that graduates are wellprepared to pursue postgraduate education. In addition to classroom and laboratory coursework, our program provides students opportunities to engage in undergraduate research in biology, chemistry, and the health sciences; explore potential career options during internships; get involved in the local health-care community through service-learning; and develop a more global perspective through study abroad.
Option (1) - Careers in the Medical Fields
- Human Medicine
- MD, Doctor of Medicine
- DO, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- DPM, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- OD, Doctor of Optometry
- DDM, Doctor of Dental Medicine
- PA, Physician Assistant (Master's Degree)
- Veterinary Medicine
- DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Pharmacy
- PharmD, Doctor of Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Occupational Therapy
- OTD, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Option (2) - Careers in Biomedical Research
- Aging
- Biochemistry
- Cancer
- HIV/AIDS
- Infection and Immunity
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Stem Cells
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- More ...
The goal of this program is to prepare students for the next stage of their biomedical and/or medical education.
Bachelor of Science - Health & Biomedical Sciences Program Goals
Thinks Critically
A Cottey HBS student is able to apply scientific knowledge using observation and analysis.
Enriches Knowledge
A Cottey HBS student builds their knowledge of biological and chemical concepts.
Acts Responsibly
A Cottey HBS student demonstrates knowledge of ethical responsibility, cultural differences, and social inequities in the context of health and biomedical sciences.
Communicates Effectively
A Cottey HBS student develops scientific and professional communication skills.
Foundational
*BIO 107 Satisfies the Sciences core requirement
Electives in Major
You must complete a minimum of four courses from the following list. At least two of the courses must be at the 300+ level (one with a lab).
(We recommend that you investigate the requirements of the program/s in which you are interested in enrolling before making your selections)
Supporting Requirements
Mathematics
*Satisfies the Mathematics core requirement
Oral Communication
*SPE 121 Satisfies the Fine Arts core requirement
Ethics
Choose one of the following:
*PHI 205 satisfies the Humanities core requirement
Psychology/Sociology
*PSY 101 satisfies the Social Sciences core requirement
Social Justice
*Satisfies the WGS core requirement
Advanced Learning*
Select a combination of the following for a total of 3 credits
*These courses may be taken more than once
*The number of courses that must be taken to meet the Health & Biomedical Sciences degree requirements depends on which courses are taken to meet the general education core requirements.