Overview
The College of Idaho has an outstanding reputation for preparing students for successful careers in the health professions.
This program will challenge you to:
- Live a healthy, active lifestyle.
- Provide a strong foundation in nutrition as well as human anatomy and physiology.
- Prepare for graduate study or career opportunities in the health sciences.
- Learn lifelong skills in lab and activity courses offered through the department.
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Major
Biomedical Science Major
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog
Major Requirements
42 credits
The credits for the math requirement (MAT-125 or MAT-212) are counted in the Professional Foundations minor.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-201 | Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-210L | Molecules to Cells Research-Based Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology | 1 credits |
| BIO-203 | Ecology, Evolution and Diversity | 3 credits |
| BIO-203L | Ecology Evolution and Diversity Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-316 | Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO-330 | Cell Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-330L | Cell Biology Lab | 1 credits |
| CHE-141 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHE-141L | General Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| CHE-142 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHE-142L | General Chemistry Laboratory II | |
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
Physiology Requirement
Take BIO-224 and BIO-225 (8 credits), OR BIO-374 (4 credits), OR BIO-376 (4 credits)
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO-224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 credits |
| and | ||
| BIO-225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 credits |
| BIO-225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-374 | Animal Physiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-374L | Animal Physiology Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-376 | Neurophysiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-376L | Neurophysiology Lab | 1 credits |
Upper-division Electives
Take 7-8 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-331 | Evolution | 3 credits |
| BIO-331L | Evolution Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-340 | Zoology | 3 credits |
| BIO-340L | Zoology Laboratory | 1 credits |
| BIO-357 | Molecular Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-360 | Microbiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-360L | Microbiology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-361 | Pathobiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-365 | Immunology | 3 credits |
| BIO-371 | Endocrinology | 3 credits |
| BIO-372 | Developmental Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-372L | Developmental Biology Lab | 1 credits |
| CHE-412 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| CHE-412L | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 credits |
Senior Capstone Experience
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-450 | Biology Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |
| BIO-499 | Senior Comprehensive Examination |
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Minor
Health Promotion Minor
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMinor Requirements
16 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-102 | Biology of Human Disease | 3 credits |
| BIO-102L | Biology of Human Disease Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| HHP-110 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| HHP-110L | Introduction to Exercise Science Lab | 1 credits |
| HHP-203 | Human Health and Wellness | 3 credits |
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
6 Units from the Following List
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-244 | Care and Prevention of Injury | 3 credits |
| HHP-314 | Research Methods in Human Performance and Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| HHP-317 | Drug Use and Abuse | 3 credits |
| HHP-318 | Applied Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HHP-496 | Collaborative Research | 1-3 credits |
| INT-497 | Internship | 1-6 credits |
Note that special topics courses HHP-299T or HHP-499T will also count towards the elective.
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Minor
Psychology and Health Minor
Peaks this program fulfills
- Social Sciences & History
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogPsychology and Health Minor (15 credits):
Complete the following (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-100 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
Complete TWO of the following courses (6 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATH-202 | Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
| PSY-201 | Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Complete TWO of the following upper-division courses (6 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POE-340 | Health Care Policy | 3 credits |
| PSY-330 | Neuropsychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-331 | Psychopharmacology | 3 credits |
| PSY-340 | Psychology of Child Development | 3 credits |
| PSY-364 | Community Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-370 | Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine | 3 credits |
| PSY-404 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-412 | Infants, Health, and Society: Research and Applications | 3 credits |
| SOC-320 | Family Sociology | 3 credits |
| SOC-349 | Social Stratification | 3 credits |
Recommended additional course (3 credits):
Consider completing an additional recommended course for students interested in a medical profession (not required)
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI-202 | Bioethics | 3 credits |