Combined Degrees: Biology B.S./Public Health M.P.H.
Effective May 17, 2024 FYS1020 and CAR0010 will no longer be requirements in our undergraduate programs.
The College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Health & Wellness offer students an opportunity to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees through its Combined Degrees: Biology B.S./Public Health M.P.H. program. This program enables qualified students to earn, in a continuous plan of study, both a B.S. degree in Biology and a Master of Public Health degree in as little as five years.
Qualified students are able to complete five core Master of Public Health graduate courses that will count toward their undergraduate Biology degree. Visit the Biology B.S. degree and Master of Public Health degree program pages for program descriptions and outcomes.
Requirements
Eligible undergraduate students who would like to pursue the Combined Degrees: Biology B.S./Public Health M.P.H. program should apply directly for the program by the end of their first year to take maximum advantage of this accelerated option. Qualified students who elect the Combined Degrees: Biology B.S./Public Health M.P.H. program as an undergraduate student must fulfill all admissions requirements for entrance into the intended graduate program and complete a graduate program application.
Biology
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| BIO1022 | General Biology - Organismal | 3 |
| BIO1026 | General Biology Laboratory - Organismal | 1 |
| BIO2001 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO3040 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO3046 | Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO3100 | Coastal Ecology | 3 |
| BIO3106 | Coastal Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO4020 | Integrative Biology | 3 |
| BIO4026 | Integrative Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO4100 | Senior Seminar in Biology | 3 |
| Major Electives or Specialization | ||
| Choose 16-22 credits of the following (at least two courses must be at 3000 level or higher)* or Specialization listed below: † | 16-22 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | ||
| Human Physiology and Human Physiology Laboratory | ||
| General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Plant Cultivation I: Soil, Soil Substitutes, and Disease Management and Plant Cultivation I: Soil, Soil Substitutes, and Disease Management Laboratory | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Epigenetics | ||
| Fundamentals of Pharmacology | ||
| Plant Cultivation II: Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Tissue Culture, Genetics and Extraction and Plant Cultivation II: Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Tissue Culture, Genetics and Extraction Laboratory | ||
| Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Anatomy | ||
| Functional Histology and Functional Histology Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Immunology | ||
| Applications of Plants & Fungi and Applications of Plants & Fungi Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Sustainability Policy and Planning | ||
| Food Sustainability | ||
| The Business of Sustainability | ||
| Research Seminar in Sustainability | ||
| Applied/Experiential Learning | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| College of Arts & Sciences Internship Ic | ||
| Directed Experiential Education D | ||
| Undergraduate Laboratory and Field Research | ||
| Undergraduate Research Experience | ||
| Honors Directed Academic Experience | ||
Study Abroad Sa | ||
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| CAR0010 | Career Management | 1 |
| CHM1011 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM1016 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM1022 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM1026 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM2011 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM2016 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM2022 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM2026 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| FYS1020 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 6 | |
Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
One course from ART, HIST, HUM, LIT or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Calculus I (or higher, based on student's placement) ** | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
| Science | 4 | |
| General Biology - Cellular and General Biology Laboratory - Cellular | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Introductory Psychology | ||
One course from ANTH, ECON, GEND, LEAD, PSCI, RES or SOC | ||
| A&S Electives | 8 | |
| General Physics I | ||
or PHY2011 | Physics I | |
| General Physics I Laboratory | ||
or PHY2016 | Physics I Laboratory | |
| General Physics II | ||
or PHY2022 | Physics II | |
| General Physics II Laboratory | ||
or PHY2026 | Physics II Laboratory | |
| Graduate Courses *** | ||
| HSC5020 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| HSC5080 | Health and Healthcare **** | 3 |
| HSC5120 | Health Trends | 3 |
| HSC5150 | Chronic Disease Prevention and Control | 3 |
| HSC5220 | Insights into Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 122.0-128.0 | |
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Students are responsible for meeting prerequisites.
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Students that do not place in MATH1040 Calculus I, will need to take an extra course(s), MATH1020 Fundamentals of Algebra, and/or MATH1030 Precalculus, as prerequisite(s).
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Students use 15 credits from free electives for graduate-level courses in the Public Health M.P.H. during their fourth year.
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Course may only be available online. Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding course availability and for planning purposes.
Credits †Specialization in Biomedical Science | 22 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | ||
| General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Functional Histology and Functional Histology Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Immunology | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
Credits †Specialization in Environmental Studies | 22 | |
| General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Sustainability Policy and Planning | ||
| Food Sustainability | ||
| The Business of Sustainability | ||
| Research Seminar in Sustainability | ||
| Environmental Sociology ‡ | ||
| ‡Students must use social science elective to take SOC1001 to satisfy SOC3200 prerequisite | ||
Credits †Specialization in Plant Science | 16 | |
| General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Plant Cultivation I: Soil, Soil Substitutes, and Disease Management and Plant Cultivation I: Soil, Soil Substitutes, and Disease Management Laboratory | ||
| Plant Cultivation II: Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Tissue Culture, Genetics and Extraction and Plant Cultivation II: Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Tissue Culture, Genetics and Extraction Laboratory | ||
| Applications of Plants & Fungi and Applications of Plants & Fungi Laboratory | ||
IcTypically, internships require a minimum of six credits. Students interested in a 9 or 12-credit internship can apply additional experiential learning and free elective credits, if available. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling internship and free elective credits.
D Directed Experiential Education (DEE) opportunities are based on project availability with community partners and student eligibility. For more information, visit Experiential Education & Career Services (EE&CS).
SaTo be eligible to count toward Applied/ Experiential Learning, a Study Abroad offering must meet certain requirements. Contact JWU Global to discuss eligible Study Abroad options for this degree program.
Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Credits Core Courses | ||
| HSC5020 | Foundations of Public Health † | 3 |
| HSC5080 | Health and Healthcare †‡ | 3 |
| HSC5100 | Healthy Planet | 3 |
| HSC5120 | Health Trends † | 3 |
| HSC5150 | Chronic Disease Prevention and Control † | 3 |
| HSC5180 | Discrimination and Health | 3 |
| HSC5220 | Insights into Vulnerable Populations † | 3 |
| HSC5260 | Advocating for Healthier Diets ‡ | 3 |
| HSC5290 | Combatting Infectious Disease | 3 |
| HSC5320 | Cultural Competency to Improve Health | 3 |
| HSC5350 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ‡ | 3 |
| HSC5380 | Policy of Addiction | 3 |
| HSC5420 | Community Organizing | 3 |
| HSC6120 | Improving Community Health | 3 |
| HSC6920 | Public Health Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
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These graduate courses fulfill the bachelor of science requirements in the fourth year. Please note: The bachelor of science is not awarded until all graduate-level courses applying to the undergraduate degree have been successfully completed.
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Courses may only be available online. Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding course availability and for planning purposes.
Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.
In collaboration with academic colleges across all JWU campuses, JWU Global Study Abroad programs offer a variety of international, domestic, and digital options for major, minor, free electives, experiential learning, and transferable courses. There are many affordable options for students during a semester, winter session, spring and/or summer breaks. Faculty-led, exchange, affiliate, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester or full year. Financial aid may be applied, and some partners offer external scholarships. Premiere programs do not qualify for JWU scholarships or grants; however federal aid is available. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications. Where will you go? Wherever you decide, make the best of your educational journey!