Bachelor of Science in Human Biology for Chiropractic Students
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Biology Degree Completion Program allows College of Chiropractic 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.
Statement of Purpose
There are both professional and practical reasons to complete your B.S. in Human Biology. In addition to the thorough grounding in the biological sciences offered by courses taken in the first three trimesters of the Doctor of Chiropractic program, the B.S. in Human Biology degree completion program offers these benefits:
- Professionally, you will develop your oral and written communication skills and your understanding of the philosophical foundations for the scientific method.
- Having a bachelor’s degree will generally increase your credibility if you serve as an expert witness, should you be called to testify in court.
- An increasing number of states require a bachelor’s degree for chiropractic licensure, and some managed care organizations show a preference for chiropractors with a bachelor’s degree when making network inclusion decisions.
- In general, a bachelor’s degree increases your professional credentials and provides you the opportunity to excel in your chiropractic practice.
- This B.S. in Human Biology will help with meeting licensure procedures in states that require a bachelor's degree prior to obtaining a license to practice. Some state licensing boards may require additional education upon beginning a chiropractic program. For more information, please consult with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards at www.FCLB.org.
Entrance Requirements
Students may apply for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Completion Program at any time if they are a prospective student in the application process for the Chiropractic program or currently enrolled in the College of Chiropractic. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information.
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 College of Chiropractic must meet the following admission requirements for the B.S. 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
- Completion of pre-chiropractic entrance requirements
- Complete an admission application
For more information or to review your eligibility for the B.S. in Human Biology Degree Completion Program, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Course Requirements
Section A: Undergraduate General Education Requirement (30 credits)
Your Undergraduate General Education requirement must include 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)
You may have completed some, or all, of these courses as part of your 90-credit pre-chiropractic admission requirements.
Section B: Foundational Sciences Requirement (27.5 credits)
You may have completed some, or all, of these courses as part of your pre-chiropractic admission requirements.
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.
Section C: Major Requirement Courses (36.25 credits)
Courses taken in the College of Chiropractic:
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 the required 120 total credits in combination with the Doctor of Chiropractic program required curriculum total;
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Graduation Rate
Please refer to our website for the most recent graduation rate statistics.
NWHSU makes no guarantee of employment for students upon completion of the program.