Human Biology (B.S.)
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
Suggested Minors
Suggested Accelerated Programs
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