Bachelor of Science with a Major in Integrated Human Biology
The innovative integrated human biology program is designed to connect concepts from physiology, anatomy, cell biology, biochemistry and genetics, rather than separating the concepts into courses by discipline. This distinct approach allows students to achieve a unified understanding of the structure and function of the human body. The curriculum encourages both individual and collaborative learning and fosters the development of communication skills. The program emphasizes scientific process and research skills through inquiry-based labs and research-methods courses. Interested students also have an opportunity to work with a faculty mentor to complete an original research project. Students may also take elective coursework in psychology, nutrition, herbal sciences and other disciplines that provide a broad perspective on human health.
The integrated human biology degree provides a firm foundation in biological science and fosters the development of critical thinking skills that are an excellent foundation for careers in medicine and research.
Admissions
Minimum Requirements
To be admitted to the Integrated Human Biology program at Bastyr University, transfer students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete 90 quarter (60 semester) credits from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent (only courses with a grade of C or higher are transferable).
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and prerequisite GPA of 2.0.
- Complete the General Education and major-based prerequisite courses.
Undergraduate transfer students who complete one of the following transfer degrees will satisfy the General Education requirements:
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Direct Transfer Associate (DTA) [WA state]
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) [CA state]
- California State University Breadth [CA state]
- Associate Degree for Transfer [CA state]
Note: Technical degrees, such as Applied Science degrees, will not automatically satisfy the General Education requirements. They will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis.
Major-Based Prerequisite Courses
General Cell Biology w/lab (for science majors)
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1 course
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General Chemistry w/lab (for science majors)
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2 courses |
Precalculus
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1 course |
General Education Requirements
To see examples of General Education courses, please see the General Admissions for Undergraduate students.
Arts & Humanities
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5 courses
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English Literature and Composition
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2 courses |
Other Courses
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3 courses |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences |
5 courses |
| General Psychology |
1 course |
Public Speaking
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1 course |
Other Courses
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3 courses |
| Natural Science & Mathematics |
5 courses |
Major-Based Prerequisite Courses (see list)
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4 courses |
Other Course
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1 course |
| General Electives |
3 courses or more |
| TOTAL |
90 quarter/60 semester credits
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Expected Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the scientific process and describe how scientific knowledge is developed and supported.
- Use mathematics and quantitative reasoning appropriately to describe or analyze natural phenomena.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic physical principles and apply these principles to living systems.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of chemistry and apply these principles to living systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how biological molecules contribute to the structure and function of cells.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the link between structure and function at all levels within a living organism: molecular, microscopic and macroscopic.
- Explain how internal environments are maintained in the face of changing external environments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of evolution by natural selection.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the biological basis for human behavior.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the connection between the human organism and the biosphere as a whole.
- Communicate effectively within and between scientific disciplines and with non-scientists.
Graduation Requirements
Upper-division Bachelor of Science students enrolled at Bastyr University must complete a minimum of 180 credits (inclusive of credits transferred into Bastyr). To graduate, Bachelor of Science students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA with a minimum of 45 credits in residence at Bastyr University
The curriculum tables that follow list the tentative schedule of courses each quarter. Next to each course is the number of credits per course.
Junior Year (Year I)
Fall
| BC3123 | Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lecture/Lab | 6 |
| BC3139 | Human Biology Seminar | 2 |
| BC3148 | Research Methods in Human Biology 1 | 3 |
| BC4116 | Bioethics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Winter
| BC3108 | Physics 1 Lecture/Lab | 5 |
| BC3144 | Integrated Biochemistry and Cell Biology | 6 |
| BC3149 | Research Methods in Human Biology 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
| BC3109 | Physics 2 Lecture/Lab | 5 |
| BC3150 | Biophysics 1 | 1 |
| BC3151 | Integrated Human Biology 1 Lecture/Lab | 6 |
| BC4119 | Introduction to Research Proposals | 2 |
| BC9133 | Biotechnology and Society | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Senior Year (Year II)
Fall
| BC3152 | Integrated Human Biology 2 Lecture/Lab | 6 |
| BC4100 | Microbiology Lecture/Lab | 4 |
| BC4108 | Biophysics 2 | 1 |
| General Electives | 3 |
| Programmatic Electives | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Winter
| BC4135 | Biophysics 3 | 1 |
| BC4153 | Integrated Human Biology 3 Lecture/Lab | 6 |
| BC4161 | Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Programmatic Electives | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| BC9104 | Immunology | 4 |
| BC9108 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| IS9115 | Intestinal Microbiota | 3 |
| Programmatic Electives | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Programmatic Electives
Courses from other departments that can be taken as programmatic electives will be announced by the program director each quarter.
Total Requirements: BS with a Major in Integrated Human Biology
| Total Core Course Credits |
76 |
| Total General Elective Credits |
3 |
| Total Programmatic Elective Credits |
11 |
| Total Requirements |
90 |
Curriculum and course changes in the 2021-2022 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2021-2022 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.
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Basic Science Courses within Other Departments
Basic science courses within the School of Traditional World Medicines (TWM) include Anatomy and Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology and Pharmacology. These courses serve as a foundation for an understanding of the human body and provide students with the necessary skills and competencies to pursue coursework in the School of TWM. In addition, a portion of the AEAM Anatomy and Physiology course is taught in Bastyr’s cadaver anatomy lab, giving students the unique opportunity to study anatomy in greater depth.
Basic science modules within the naturopathic medicine program provide integration across science disciplines and with clinical coursework. First-year basic science modules provide a foundation of core principles in anatomy, histology, embryology, biochemistry and physiology that are integrated in the context of body systems. Second-year modules include pharmacology, as well as courses that integrate the principles of pathology, immunology and infectious diseases using the systems approach. Throughout the curriculum, science concepts are applied to clinical situations through integrated case discussions. Basic science courses within the herbal sciences program include Anatomy and Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Disease Processes. These courses serve as a foundation for an understanding of the human body and provide students with the necessary skills and competencies to pursue coursework in their chosen field.
Basic science courses within the School of Nutrition and Exercise Science include Anatomy and Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Disease Processes. (Anatomy/Physiology, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry are all prerequisite courses for the master’s program.)
Basic sciences courses within the clinical health psychology program include Anatomy and Physiology, Living Anatomy, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
The department also offers science courses that satisfy prerequisite requirements, including courses in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physics.
Lab Services
Laboratory Services provides laboratory set-up and support for all laboratory courses in all academic programs. Laboratory Services also trains TAs and work-study students for academic and research labs and maintains safety oversight of all laboratories.