B.S. in Human Life Science (120 cr)
The Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science is a versatile degree that provides the student with extensive preparation for graduate or professional studies in any field that works with the science of the human organism. This program is for students who want to attend graduate school, specifically occupational therapy, physical therapy, medical/dental school, pathology, and/or laboratory medicine.
General Education (39 cr)
Composition & Communication (9)
- ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I
- SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking
- Choose one additional college-level composition:
- ENG-W 132 Scientific Writing or equivalent
College-level Mathematics (3)
- MATH-M 125 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Humanities & Fine Arts (9)
- Choose 9 credits from at least two of the following disciplines:
Fine Art, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English, Theater, Music, World Language & Culture, Communication Studies, Telecommunications. (Only one studio course is allowed.)
Behavioral & Social Sciences (9)
- Choose 9 credits from at least two of the following disciplines:
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice
Additional Requirements (0-5 cr)
First-Year Seminar (0-2)
Students entering the program with less than 12 credit hours of transferable credit are required to complete the First Year Seminar (UCOL-U 101).
Information Literacy (3)
- COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information Literacy
- COAS-I 103 Information Literacy
Core Requirements (73-77 cr)
Natural Science and Mathematics Requirements (20)
- CHEM-C 105/125 Principles of Chemistry I with Lab
- CHEM-C 106/126Principles of Chemistry II with Lab
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- PHYS-P 202 General Physics II
Human Life Science Requirements (19)
- BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences (Students may test out of this course, but will not be awarded credit hours)
- BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences II
- ANAT-A 215 Basic Human Anatomy
- PHSL-P 215 Basic Human Physiology
- BIOL-L 314 Genetics
- BIOL-L 452 Capstone in Biology
Human Life Science Electives (34 cr)
At least 15 cr. must be at the 300 level or above.
The categories listed below detail suggested courses that fulfill pre-admission requirements to most professional institutions. Courses listed in all categories (A – E) can be used to satisfy human life science elective requirements.
Pre-Medical/Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Prerequisites (20)
- MATH-M 215 Calculus I
- MATH-M 216 Calculus II
- CHEM-C 341/343 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 342/344 Organic Chemistry II
Pre-Occupational Therapy Prerequisites (10)
- MATH-K 300 Statistical Techniques
- NURS-A 111 Nursing & Medical Terminology
- PSY-P 216 Life Span Development
- PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology
Pre-Physical Therapy Prerequisites (9)
- MATH-K 300 Statistical Techniques
- PSY-P 103 General Psychology
- PSY-P 216 Life Span Development
Gender Studies Electives (10 cr. from the following or other approved courses)
- BIOL-L 340 Biological Sex Roles
- NURS-Z 492 Topic: Women’s Health
- SOC-S 410 Topic: Queer Identities & Comm
- SOC-S 413 Gender and Society
- WOST-W 200/201 Intro to Women’s Study
Additional Electives
Choose additional courses from the list below for a total of 34 cr. in human life science electives.
- BIOL-L 108 Environment and Life
- BIOL-L 191 Biology of Mental Illness
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- BIOL-L 213 Molecular Biology Lab
- BIOL-L 315 Cell Biology
- BIOL-L 321 Principles of Immunology
- BIOL-L 391 Biology of Addictions
- BIOL-L 393 Hormones & Human Health I
- BIOL-L 394 Hormones & Human Health II
- BIOL-T 201 Bioinformatics
- CHEM-C 324 Proteins and Enzymes
- CHEM-C 327 Clinical Biochemistry I
- CHEM-C 328 Clinical Biochemistry II
- CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
- CHEM-C 485 Biosynthesis and Physiology
- CHEM-N 100 Nutrition
General Electives (3-5 cr)
After concentration requirements have been met, take enough credit hours to complete 120 credits and meet IU East degree program requirements, residency requirements, and GPA requirements.
