BSc in
Public Health (BS) with Cell Science and Biology Emphasis Lindenwood University
Introduction
The Cell Science and Biology Emphasis is designed for students majoring in public health who plan to apply to advanced degree programs upon completion of their Bachelor of Science degree. This program is designed specifically for students preparing to enter medical, dental or veterinary medical schools.
Career Opportunities
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Curriculum
This emphasis area coursework consists of 65 credit hours
Emphasis Area Courses Include:
- CHM 23000: General Chemistry
- CHM 36100: Organic Chemistry
- BSC 22700: Human Anatomy & Physiology
- PHY 25100: Physics
- BSC 24000: Introduction to Biological Diversity
- BSC 24200: Cellular & Molecular Biology
- BSC 40400: Cell Biology
- BSC 24800: Genetics
Requirements
Major Coursework
27 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PHS 20000 Foundations of Public Health
- PHS 22000 Public Health and Social Justice
- PHS 24000 Global Health
- PHS 32500 Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
- PHS 34000 Health Policy
- PHS 36000 Introduction to Epidemiology
- PHS 38000 Evidence-Based Practice in Public Health
- PHS 38500 Biological Basis of Health and Disease
- PHS 41000 Population Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Emphasis Coursework
71 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 22700 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BSC 22800 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BSC 24000 Introduction to Biological Diversity
- BSC 24400 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
- BSC 24800 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
- BSC 40400 Cell Biology
- BSC 40800 Genetics
- BSC 46400 Evolution
- CHM 23000 General Chemistry 1
- CHM 23100 General Chemistry 2
- CHM 23200 General Chemistry 3
- CHM 24100 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
- CHM 24200 General Chemistry 3 Laboratory
- CHM 36100 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 36200 Organic Chemistry II
- MTH 17300 Survey of Calculus
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
- PHS 37000 Health Promotion
- PHS 38700 Chronic Disease Prevention
- PHY 25100Introductory Physics I
- PHY 25200 Introductory Physics II
This emphasis area requires a minor in biological sciences. Students may additionally opt to complete CHM 35500 Analytic Chemistry (4), which would result in a double minor in both biological sciences and chemistry.
The following emphasis area coursework may be used to fulfill general education requirements: BSC 24400, CHM 23000, CHM 23100, CHM 24100, MTH 17300, and MTH 24100.
Practical Application Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options that will be taken during the student’s final year of coursework.
- PHS 48000 Capstone Seminar
- PHS 48300 Internship
Students must maintain a C or better in all PHS courses for completion of the program.
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Scholarships and Funding
Lindenwood offers a wide range of scholarships to support student success. 88% of Lindenwood undergraduates receive scholarships. Source: The National Center for Educational Statistics.