Our human-centered major, the Biology: Allied Health program of study provides a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and physics coursework to help prepare you for many careers in allied health fields, including Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Optometry and others.
Like our other majors, 40-42 credit hours of biology courses must be completed. This includes 33 credit hours of core courses, including microbiology, genetics, and human anatomy and physiology, plus 8 credit hours of biology electives.
An additional 18-19 credit hours of chemistry and physics is required.
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
BIOL 1101 | Orientation to Biology | 1 |
BIOL 1414 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity | 4 |
BIOL 1514 | Introductory Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Physiology | 4 |
BIOL 2204 | Human Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
BIOL 2304 | Human Physiology with Lab | 4 |
BIOL 3114 | General Microbiology | 4 |
BIOL 2812 | Medical Vocabulary | 2 |
BIOL 3003 | Genetics | 3 |
BIOL 3103 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
BIOL 4052 | Analysis of Scientific Literature | 2 |
BIOL 4502 | Biology Capstone | 2 |
Additional 3000- and/or 4000- level BIOL-prefix courses. No more than 6 credit hours total may be in BIOL-prefix directed study, research and/or internship courses.
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
CHEM 1104 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 1141 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CHEM 1204 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 1241 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
CHEM 3103 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 3141 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
PHYS 1503 | General Physics I or | 3 |
PHYS 2104 | University Physics I | (4) |
PHYS 1541 | General Physics I Lab or | 1 |
PHYS 2141 | University Physics I Lab | (1) |
A minimum of 124 credit hours, including General Education hours, are required for a degree.
The Biology: Allied Health major is ideal if you're interested in pursing an advanced degree or career in physical therapy, occupational therapy or physician assistant. Be sure to consult with your admissions counselor for advice on selecting your major based on your goals and future plans. OCU offers both physical therapy and physician assistant programs of study.
