Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree completion program

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Biology degree completion program allows currently enrolled College of Chiropractic students to complete the course requirements for a BS in Human Biology.

Who can apply:

  • Chiropractic students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree
  • Chiropractic students who have a bachelor's degree can earn a second bachelor's degree

NOTE: The BS in Human Biology degree completion program is not available for Northwestern alumni, students enrolled in other educational programs or the general public.

Benefits of the program:

  • Develop your professional skills – including effective oral and written communications.
  • Strengthen your understanding of the philosophical foundations for the scientific method, healthcare ethics and healthcare research.
  • Improve your professional credentials – including increasing your credibility as an expert witness in court cases.
  • Expand your choices for chiropractic licensure – many states require a bachelor’s degree for chiropractic licensure. For more information, contact the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.
  • Increase your chances to be included in managed care networks – some managed care organizations show a preference for chiropractors with a bachelor’s degree.

Course Requirements and Curriculum Overview

  1. Pre-professional entrance requirements for the Doctor of Chiropractic program (90 semester credits)
  2. Biology concentration courses taken during Trimesters 1 through 5 of the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Northwestern (Section A)
  3. BS in human biology degree completion sequence (four courses) offered one course per trimester in Trimesters 6 through 9 at Northwestern (Section B)

Section A: Biological Concentration

Courses taken in the College of Chiropractic:

Trimester 1:

11010 Biochemistry 1 (5 credits)
13010 Gross Anatomy 1 (5.5 credits)
15010 Histology 1 (3.75 credits)

Trimester 2:

11330 Biochemistry 2 (2 credits)
14220 Embryology (2 credits)
13120 Gross Anatomy 2 (5.5 credits)
15120 Histology 2 (3.5 credits)
12120 Neuroscience 1: PNS (4 credits)
11120 Physiology 1 (4.5 credits)

Trimester 3:

32050 Foundations of Evidence-Informed Practice (2 credits)
12230 Neuroscience 2: CNS (3 credits)
17030 Pathology 1 (3 credits)
11230 Physiology 2 (4.5 credits)

Trimester 4:

16140 Immunology and Clinical Microbiology (3.5 credits)
17140 Pathology 2 (3 credits)

Trimester 5:

36350 Clinical Nutrition 1 (4 credits)
25150 Infectious Diseases (2 credits)
25250 Public and Preventive Health (2 credits)

Total: 62.75 credits

Section B: BS in Human Biology Degree Completion Sequence

Four courses unique to the BS in Human Biology completion program:

Trimester 6:

UGE3710 Communication Skills (3 credits)

Trimester 7:

UGE3720 Philosophy of Science (3 credits)

Trimester 8:

UGE3730 Ethical Foundations (3 credits)

Trimester 9:

UGE3740 Understanding and Using Research (3 credits)

Total: 12 credits

Admission Requirements

  1. Completion of pre-chiropractic entrance requirements
    (60 of the required 90 semester credits will be counted toward the BS in Human Biology*)
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better for courses listed in Section A
  3. Passing grades in each course listed in Section A

*Distribution of 60 credits to apply to BS degree:

  1. Humanities and Social Sciences – 24 credits
  2. Natural and Physical Sciences – 24 credits
  3. General Education electives – 12 credits
  4. An additional 6 semester credits in Humanities and Social Sciences are required for acceptance into the BS degree completion program which are IN ADDITION to the prerequisite requirements for the College of Chiropractic

Graduation Requirements

  1. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better for courses listed in Section A
  2. Passing grade of C or better in each course listed in Section B

Application for Admission

Students currently enrolled in the College of Chiropractic can apply for the Bachelor of Science degree completion program at any time during their first five trimesters.

You can either print the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology application (pdf) or obtain a copy from Marcia Grimmius in the Office of the Registar.

Contact

For more information or to review your eligibility for the BS in Human Biology degree completion program, contact:

Marcia Grimmius, Office of the Registrar
mgrimmius@nwhealth.edu
Phone: 952/800-888-4777, ext. 137
Fax: 952-887-1386

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees are listed under the College of Chiropractic Tuition and Fees.

Northwestern Health Sciences University reserves the right to change or discontinue academic programs at the University's discretion.

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