Applied Science in Biology (Dual Degree) - BS
Biology/Master of Public Health (MPH)
St. Kate’s offers the opportunity to apply a liberal arts education in the field of public health through a unique 3+2 dual-degree program in applied science in biology/master of public health (MPH). The dual-degree program allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree while pursuing the MPH degree.
As an applied science in biology major, students will complete the biology pre-public health sequence of courses and supporting work for the MPH program. This includes courses in biology, chemistry and statistics, while providing a special emphasis in biology.
The applied science in biology major provides an understanding of the major principles of biology and encourages the development of critical thinking skills. Faculty members encourage students to take an active role in their educational experiences and foster a cooperative, rather than competitive, learning environment. Along with the first-year introductory sequence taken by all pre-MPH students, applied science biology students take the sophomore biology sequence along with our comparative courses which emphasize the “whys” of anatomy and physiology. While preparing students for graduate work in public health, a biology major also prepares them for careers in industry, government and education, and for graduate work in research, medicine, dentistry, and other health professions.
To enroll in this program, students apply to the MPH program during their junior year. If they are admitted to the MPH program, students receive a B.S. in applied science in biology upon completion of the first year of the MPH program. The curriculum for the applied science in biology major is listed in the Pre-Professional Programs, Pre-Public Health section of this catalog.
Biology/Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies (MAHS)
St. Kate’s offers the opportunity to apply a liberal arts education to the growing field of Holistic Health Studies through a unique 3+2 dual-degree program in applied science in biology/Master of Holistic Health Studies (MAHS). The dual-degree program allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree while pursuing the MAHS degree. Students graduate in five years with an undergraduate degree in biology and a master’s degree in Holistic Health Studies.
The MAHS opens doors of insight into new paradigms of health and healing that integrate mind, body and spirit. This emerging model draws from the best of modern scientific medicine and cross-cultural healing wisdom passed down over centuries. The program offers opportunities for personal empowerment, skill development and spiritual transformation and will prepare students to face today’s health and wellness challenges, and lead in the advancement of health and healing.
The applied science in biology major provides an understanding of the major principles of biology and encourages the development of critical thinking skills. Faculty members encourage students to take an active role in their educational experiences and foster a cooperative, rather than competitive, learning environment.
As an applied science in biology major, students will complete the biology pre-Holistic Health Studies sequence of courses and supporting work for the MAHS program. Students will complete the core biology requirements, two undergraduate Holistic Health Studies courses and can customize their learning by choosing electives that provide a foundation for more advanced study in the Holistic Health Studies program for example, biopsychology, plant biology, evolutionary biology, immunology or other contemporary topics courses.
This unique dual degree in biology and holistic health prepares students for work in health care, education, community activism, non-profits and research.
Biology/Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
St. Kate’s offers the opportunity to apply a liberal arts education in the field of physical therapy through a unique 3+3 dual-degree program in applied science in biology/doctor of physical therapy (DPT). The dual-degree program allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree while pursuing the DPT degree.
As an applied science in biology major, students will complete the biology pre-physical therapy sequence of courses and supporting work for the DPT program. This includes courses in biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, statistics and mathematics, while providing a special emphasis in biology.
The applied science in biology major provides an understanding of the major principles of biology and encourages the development of critical thinking skills. Faculty members encourage students to take an active role in their educational experiences and foster a cooperative, rather than competitive, learning environment. Along with the first-year introductory sequence taken by all pre-PT students, applied science biology students take the sophomore biology sequence along with our comparative courses which emphasize the “whys” of anatomy and physiology. While preparing students for graduate work in physical therapy, a biology major also prepares them for careers in industry, government and education, and for graduate work in research, medicine, dentistry, and other health professions.
To enroll in this program, students apply to the DPT program during their junior year. If they are admitted to the DPT program, students receive a B.S. in applied science in biology upon completion of the first year of the DPT program. The curriculum for the applied science in biology major is listed in the Pre-Professional Programs, Pre-Physical Therapy section of this catalog.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 1710 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 2720 | Sophomore Seminar | 2 |
| Spring Term | ||
| HLTH 2050 | Foundations in Public Health 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 2710 | Introduction to Ecology with Lab 2 | 4 |
| or BIOL 2810 | Genetics with Lab | |
| Fall Term | ||
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology 2 | 2 |
| or INDI 2220 | Medical Terminology | |
| BIOL 3210 | Biology of Microorganisms with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 4860W | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| Spring Term | ||
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Human and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab | ||
| Human and Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab | ||
| Cell Biology with Lab | ||
| Evolutionary Biology with Lab | ||
| Immunology with Lab | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Reproductive Science and Medicine with Lab | ||
| Fall Term | ||
| HLTH 6000 | Critical Issues in Global Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 6010 | Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I | 3 |
| HLTH 6030 | Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs | 3 |
| Spring Term | ||
| HLTH 6020 | Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II | 3 |
| HLTH 6050 | Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs | 3 |
| HLTH 6992 & 6992 | Topics and Topics | 3-4 |
| or HLTH 6040 | Global Health Policy and Governance | |
| HLTH 6100 & HLTH 6992 | Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and Topics | 3 |
| or HLTH 6993 | Topics | |
| Total Credits | 69-70 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 1710 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 2710 | Introduction to Ecology with Lab 1 | 4 |
| or BIOL 2810 | Genetics with Lab | |
| BIOL 2720 | Sophomore Seminar | 2 |
| Spring Term | ||
| 3000 or 4000-level Biology course | 4 | |
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 4860W | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| 3000 or 4000-level Biology course | 4 | |
| Fall Term | ||
| HHS 6700 | Foundations of Holistic Health and Wellness | 2 |
| HHS 6720 | Complementary/Alternative Approaches to Healthcare | 2 |
| HHS 6730 | Culture as a Resource in Health and Healing | 2 |
| HHS 6760 | Ecology and Health | 2 |
| Spring Term | ||
| HHS 6740 | Spiritual Wellness | 2 |
| HHS 7520 | Women and Holistic Health | 2 |
| HHS 8900 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Mindful Inquiry | 3 |
| Select six elective credits from: | 6 | |
| Independent Study | ||
| Topics | ||
| Mindfulness Based Meditation | ||
| Energy Healing I | ||
| Energy Healing II | ||
| Total Credits | 59 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 1710 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2720 | Sophomore Seminar | 2 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| Fall Term | ||
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology | 4 |
| or PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | |
| PHYS 1080 | Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1110 | Introductory Physics I with Lab | |
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 2810 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 3120 | Human and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| or BIOL 3140 | Human and Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab | |
| PHYS 1080 | Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1110 | Introductory Physics I with Lab | |
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 4860W | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology 1 | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Kinesiology and Biomechanics with Lab | ||
BIOL course at the 3000 or 4000 level | ||
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 3120 | Human and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| or BIOL 3140 | Human and Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab | |
| PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| or PSYC 3010 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | |
| Fall Term | ||
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| Spring Term | ||
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 95 | |
Students also must complete 60 hours of clinical experience in at least two settings.
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May be taken in either Fall or Spring term.