Human Biology

Undergraduate
On Ground
121 hours
4 years

Human Biology

Students are offered a strong foundation in both biology and exercise science to enhance their training and competitiveness for positions in health professional programs, including programs for physical therapy, physician assistant, medicine and dentistry.  Students are required to designate and complete a preprofessional program. This major will not prepare students for research-focused graduate work.

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Why study human biology at Harding?

Professionally reviewed curriculum

The required courses in this program were reviewed by health professionals to determine how to best prepare students for their graduate work and for future careers in human health. Students can experience courses routinely highlighted as beneficial by alumni who have successfully completed human health programs. Human perspective courses offer training in understanding a broader scope of human culture and experience.

Science and faith

From freshman biology lectures to upper level science and Scripture courses, students are mentored by professionals to think critically and thoroughly about the big questions of science and faith.

Flexible electives

Students can select elective course options that best fit their needs for specific health professional programs.

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The Animal Science Association seeks to help support its members in the study of the animal sciences, promote animal welfare and conservation, and provide a professional network of likeminded individuals.

The Association of Biological Sciences is a community of students committed to equipping members with opportunities to explore and identify research opportunities, graduate programs and potential careers.

  • Biology Research
    The biology research minor is for students who wish to focus on research-based courses as an addition to their degree program. Having research experience and knowledge about laboratory techniques enhances student applications to graduate schools and professional programs in medicine. 

  • Molecular and cellular biology
    The molecular and cellular biology minor provides students with a foundation in biology with an emphasis on the molecular and cellular levels. Our knowledge of cell biology and genetics continues to provide important advances in the biomedical field, including in cancer research.

  • Biology
    The biology minor requires 4 hours of Principles of Biology courses and 14 additional hours of elective courses chosen from a menu of options including a variety of biological topics.  

  • Environmental Science
    The environmental science minor helps prepare students for a broad range of rewarding careers in science, government and industry. This 18-19 hour minor requires courses in environmental science, environmental law and policy, and either earth science or geology. The remaining elective hours are chosen from a menu of biology, chemistry and physical science courses.

What can you do with a degree in human biology?

Physician assistants and physician

A degree in human biology will lay a strong and diverse foundation in scientific knowledge and skills for students who are interested in a career in human medicine.  This knowledge will help propel them to a higher level of scientific thinking to optimize their approaches to patient care.  The human perspective courses help educate future physicians and physician assistants with understanding a variety of patient backgrounds and cultures and how to interact with patients in different stages and situations of life.  

Physical therapists

The human biology major optimizes the level of readiness for students entering physical therapy school. With a strong foundation in both biology and exercise science courses, students have an excellent foundation of scientific knowledge and skills to excel in their future career. The human perspective courses help educate future physical therapists on a variety of patient backgrounds and cultures. These courses help with understanding how to interact with patients in different stages and situations of life as they customize their approaches to recovery after injuries or surgeries.

Dentistry

Dentists advise patients concerning their oral health and disease prevention while also considering their overall health.  A degree in human biology will lay a strong and diverse foundation in scientific knowledge and skills for students who are interested in a career in dentistry.  This knowledge will help propel them to a higher level of scientific thinking to optimize their approaches to patient care during clinical procedures such as exams, fillings, crowns, extractions and treatment of various oral conditions. The human perspective courses help educate future dentists with understanding a variety of patient backgrounds and cultures. These courses help dentists with how to interact with patients in different stages and situations of life 

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