The Bachelor of Science in Professional Health major at Avila
Are you interested in a health profession? Does physical therapy or occupational therapy interest you? Have you considered going on to med school? If so, our B.S in Professional Health is the perfect major for you.
At Avila University we do more than ask questions – We discover answers.
Graduation will enable students to have future pathways in private industry, government, academics, or other science-related fields.
As part of the academic program, students complete a capstone research project under the direct guidance of biology or chemistry faculty. Students with high academic standing who wish to pursue competitive careers in the biological or medical sciences are encouraged to consider the Honors Capstone option.
Concentrations include:
- BI 152 – General Microbiology (4)
- BI 318 – Genetics (3)
- BI 345 – Molecular Cell Biology w/Laboratory (4)
- CH 216 – Organic Chemistry I (5)
- CH 217 – Organic Chemistry II (5)
- CH 342 – Biochemistry I (3)
- PY 208 – Lifespan Development (3) or
- PY 210 – Abnormal Psychology (3)
- SO 101 – Introduction to Sociology (3)
Choose One of the Following (at least 3 hours):
- BI 214 – Organismal Biology (4)
- BI 220 – Human Anatomy & Physiology (6-8)
- BI 310 – Evolution (3)
- BI 321 – Immunology (3)
- BI 346 – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Techniques (3) or
- CH 346 – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Techniques (3)
- BI 360 – Ecology (3)
- BI 380 – Special Topics (1-4)
- CH 321 – Analytical Chemistry (4)
- CH 344 – Biochemistry II (3)
- PH 232 – General Physics II (5)
- BI 220 – Human Anatomy & Physiology (6-8)
- KN 211 – Applied Sports Medicine (3)
- KN 381 – Exercise Physiology (3)
- HE 124 – Medical Terminology (2)
- PY 208 – Lifespan Development (3)
- PY 210 – Abnormal Psychology (3)
- SO 101 – Introduction to Sociology (3)
At least 3 hours from the following:
- BI 310 – Evolution (3)
- BI 380 – Special Topics (1-4)
- KN 393 – Sports Psychology (3)
- KN 319 – Biomechanics & Motor Control (3)
- KN 420 – Stress Physiology (3)
- BI 220 – Human Anatomy & Physiology (6-8)
- KN 211 – Applied Sports Medicine (3)
- KN 381 – Exercise Physiology (3)
- PH 232 – General Physics II (5)
- PY 208 – Lifespan Development (3)
- PY 210 – Abnormal Psychology (3)
- At least 3 credit hours from the following:
- BI 310 – Evolution (3)
- BI 380 – Special Topics (1-4)
- KN 319 – Biomechanics & Motor Control (3)
- KN 393 – Sports Psychology (3)
- KN 420 – Stress Physiology (3)
- BI 152 – General Microbiology (4)
- BI 318 – Genetics (3)
- BI 345 – Molecular Cell Biology w/Laboratory (4)
- CH 216 – Organic Chemistry I (5)
- CH 217 – Organic Chemistry II (5)
- CH 321 – Analytical Chemistry (4)
- CH 342 – Biochemistry I (3)
At least 3 credit hours from the following:
- BI 321 – Immunology (3)
- BI 346 – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Techniques (3) or
- CH 346 – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Techniques (3)
- CH 344 – Biochemistry II (3)
- CH 350 – Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences (3)
- CH 497 – Chemistry Research (1-2)
- PH 232 – General Physics II (5)
Be Prepared for Your Career
The major will prepare students who want to become a
- Physician
- Dentist
- Pharmacist
- Physician assistant
- Optometrist
- Anesthesiologist assistant
- Laboratory researcher, or for an appropriate doctoral or master’s level health program leading to their career of choice.
- Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist
Contact
Dept. of Professional Health
11901 Wornall Road / Kansas City
Darrin Smith, Ph.D., Professor; Dean of the College of Science and Health
P: 816-501-3655 / E: darrin.smith
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