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
General Education Requirement
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English/Communication
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4
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Natural Science/Math
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4
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Humanities
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4
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Social Sciences
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4
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Additional Credits in any of the above categories
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14
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Total Credits
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30
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Your undergraduate general education must include 30 semester credits (45 quarter credits) overall with a minimum of
4 semester credits (6 quarter credits) in each of four categories.
Foundational Science Requirements
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MTH-1010
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Foundations of Math
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4
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CHE-1100
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General Chemistry 1*
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4
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CHE-1200
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General Chemistry 2*
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4
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PHY-1100
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General Physics 1: Fundamentals of Physics
or General Physics 1 with Calculus*
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4
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PHY-1200
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General Physics 2: Electricity and Magnetism
or General Physics 2 with Calculus*
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4
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CHE-2100
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Organic Chemistry 1**
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4
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CHE-2200
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Organic Chemistry 2**
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4
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Total Credits
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28
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*Accelerated or full term course available.
**Only offered in accelerated course format.
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Major Requirement
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AWM-5000
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Medical Terminology
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1
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AWM-5101
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Anatomy and Physiology 1
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4
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AWM-5102
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Anatomy and Physiology 2
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4
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AWM-5401
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Pathophysiology 1
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2
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AWM-5402
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Pathophysiology 2
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2
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AWM-6101
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Topics in Cardiopulmonary Health
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1.5
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AWM-6102
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Topics in Orthopedic Health
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1.5
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AWM-6103
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Topics in Neurological Health
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1.5
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AWM-6104
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Topics in Pediatric, Obstetric, & Women’s Health
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3
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AWM-6105
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Topics in Digestive Health
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1.5
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AWM-6106
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Topics in Endocrine & male Uro-Genital Health
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1.5
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BIOL-4000
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Capstone Project or pass Biomedicine part of NCCAOM Exam
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2
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Additional Selected Biology Credits
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10
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Total Credits
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35.5
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Health Professions Core Courses
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Complete 12 Credits
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HPC-3000
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Epistemology of Health
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4
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HPC-3001
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Communication Skills for Health Professionals
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3
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HPC-3002
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Bioethics
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3
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HPC-3003
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Understanding and Using Research
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3
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HPC-3100
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History of Health Care
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3
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HPC-3720
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Critical Thinking for Health Professionals
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3
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PSY-3000
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Psychology of Addiction
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3
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PSY-3100
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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PSY-3200
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Lifespan Developmental Psychology
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3
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Note: An additional 14.5 elective credits in any category is required to meet graduation requirements.
Courses subject to change.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of the required 120 total credits in combination with the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine programs required curriculum total;
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0.