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2021-2022 University Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Students

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Biology Degree Completion Program allows our Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine students to complete the course requirements for a bachelor's degree. Students may either complete a bachelor's degree or earn a second bachelor's degree.


Entrance Requirements

Students may apply for the Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program at any time if they are:

  • A prospective student in the application process for the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, OR
  • Currently enrolled in a program within the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

In addition to meeting the qualifications of a student of the College of Health and Wellness, applicants to or students currently enrolled in and continuing in the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine must meet the following admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Biology Degree Completion Program:

  • High school diploma or General Education Development diploma (GED)
  • Successful completion of approximately 60 semester baccalaureate level credits at a regionally accredited institution
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better
  • Complete an admission application

Course Requirements

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR B.S. IN HUMAN BIOLOGY FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE

Section C: Major Requirement Courses (37 credits)

ANP-1100ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1

4
ANP-1200ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2

4
AWM-5401PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1

2
AWM-5402PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2

2
AWM-6101TOPICS IN CARDIOPULMONARY HEALTH

1.5
AWM-6102TOPICS IN ORTHOPEDIC HEALTH

1.5
AWM-6103TOPICS IN NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH

3
AWM-6104TOPICS IN PEDIATRIC, OBSTETRIC AND WOMEN'S HEALTH

3
AWM-6105TOPICS IN DIGESTIVE HEALTH

1.5
AWM-6106TOPICS IN ENDOCRINE AND MALE URO-GENITAL HEALTH

1.5
BIOL-4000CAPSTONE PROJECT

2
MED-1000MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

1

  • Additional Selected Biology Courses (10 credits total)

Section D: Health Professions Core Requirement (12 credits)

12 credits from the following list of courses offered in the Undergraduate Health Sciences program:

ANT-1000CULTURE & HEALTH

4
HPC-3000EPISTEMOLOGY OF HEALTH

4
HPC-3100HISTORY OF HEALTH CARE

3
PSY-1000HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

4
PSY-3210PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTION

3
SOC-1006SEX AND GENDER

3
SPA-1000SPANISH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

3
HPC-3001COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

3
HPC-3720CRITICAL THINKING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

3
HPC-3002BIOETHICS

3
HPC-3003UNDERSTANDING AND USING RESEARCH

3


Graduation Requirements

  1. Completion of the required 120 total credits in combination with the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine programs required curriculum total;
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Graduation Rate

Please refer to our website for the most recent graduation rate statistics.

NWHSU makes no guarantee of employment for students upon completion of the program.