The study of human life: evolution, structure, function, information flow, pathways and biological systems.
For students planning to apply to health-related professional programs (i.e. pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant and pre-mortuary).
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Seek well being for all.
- Enjoy lifelong learning.
- Enjoy diagnosing and finding solutions.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Appreciate science and the scientific method.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Medical school (M.D. and D.O.)
- Physician assistant school (M.S.-P.A.C)
- Dental school (D.D.S and D.M.D.)
- Chiropractic school (D.C.)
- Optometry school (O.D.)
- Physical therapy school (D.P.T)
- Occupational therapy school (D.O.T.)
- Mortuary science
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Avera Health
- Brookings Health System
- Sanford Health
- Mayo Clinic
- Duke University
- Advance
- Biotest Plasma Center
- Lifescape
- Stryker Med
- Medline Industry Inc
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Avera Health
- Brookings Health System
- Sanford Health
- University of Illinois - Chicago
- Undergraduate research
Suggested Certificates
Phlebotomy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Pharmacology Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Informatics Minor
Microbiology Minor
Psychology Minor
Leadership Minor
Spanish Minor
Pharmacology and Toxicology Minor
Suggested Accelerated Programs
Human Biology (M.S.)
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Phlebotomy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Pharmacology and Toxicology Minor
