Bachelor of Science in Human Biology for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Students
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Biology Degree Completion Program allows our Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine students to complete the course requirements for a bachelor's degree. Students may either complete a bachelor's degree or earn a second bachelor's degree.
Admission
Students may apply for the Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program at any time if they are:
- A prospective student in the application process for the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, OR
- Currently enrolled in the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine program.
In addition to meeting the qualifications of a student of the College of Health and Wellness, applicants to or students currently enrolled in and continuing in the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine program must meet the following admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Biology Degree Completion Program:
- High school diploma or General Education Development diploma (GED)
- Successful completion of approximately 60 semester baccalaureate level credits at a regionally accredited institution
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better
- Complete an admission application
Benefits of the BS in Human Biology Degree Completion 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.
- Increase your chances to be included in managed care networks – some managed care organizations show a preference for practitioners with a bachelor’s degree.
- Expand your career options beyond clinical practice and be able to pursue other degree programs and professions, including teaching and research. Many master’s degree and Ph.D. programs require a bachelor’s degree as an entrance requirement.
Course Requirements and Curriculum Overview
- Undergraduate General Education Requirement (Section A)
- Foundational Sciences Requirement (Section B)
- Major Requirement - courses taken in the Master of Acupuncture or Master of Chinese Medicine programs at Northwestern (Section C)
- Health Professions Core Requirement (Section D)
Section A: Undergraduate General Education Requirement (30 credits)
Your Undergraduate General Education requirement must include a minimum of 30 semester credits (45 quarter credits) overall with a minimum of 4 semester credits (6 quarter credits) in each of four categories:
- Communications (4 credits)
- Social Sciences (4 credits)
- Humanities (4 credits)
- Natural Sciences/Math (4 credits)
- Additional credits in any of the above categories (14 credits)
Section B: Foundational Sciences Requirement (27 credits)
If you completed any of these courses prior to enrolling at Northwestern, you may request that they be evaluated for possible transfer credit.
If you need to complete these requirements, most of these courses are offered in the Undergraduate Health Sciences program - and many are taught in an accelerated format. Your academic advisor can assist you in working these courses into your schedule.
Section C: Major Requirement Courses (37 credits)
| ANAT1001 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 | 4 |
| ANAT1002 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 | 4 |
| AWM4031 | PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1 | 2 |
| AWM4032 | PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 | 2 |
| AWM6061 | TOPICS IN CARDIOPULMONARY HEALTH | 1.5 |
| AWM6062 | TOPICS IN ORTHOPEDIC HEALTH | 1.5 |
| AWM6063 | TOPICS IN NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH | 3 |
| AWM6064 | TOPICS IN PEDIATRIC, OBSTETRIC AND WOMEN'S HEALTH | 3 |
| AWM6066 | TOPICS IN DIGESTIVE HEALTH | 1.5 |
| AWM6067 | TOPICS IN ENDOCRINE AND MALE URO-GENITAL HEALTH | 1.5 |
| CAP4900 | CAPSTONE PROJECT | 2 |
| MEDT1001 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 1 |
- Additional Selected Biology Courses (10 credits total)
Section D: Health Professions Core Requirement (12 credits)
12 credits from the following list of courses offered in the Undergraduate Health Sciences program:
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of Undergraduate General Education Requirement (Section A)
- Completion of Foundational Sciences Requirement courses with a grade of C or better (Section B)
- Completion of Health Professions Core Requirement (Section D)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better for Major Requirement (Section C) and Health Professions Core Requirement (Section D)