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Anatomy & Physiology Labs
Discover the wonders of the human body. Take a look at what’s under the skin in our anatomy and physiology labs. Learn beyond the textbook through hands-on activities using a collection of anatomical models.
Health Science
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
About this program
Your path to a rewarding healthcare-related career begins at Penn College. This versatile major lays the foundation necessary for diverse non-direct patient care opportunities in the allied health industry or graduate studies in science and healthcare programs. Here, you’ll dive into a science-based major that provides hands-on learning in fully equipped science labs with expert faculty by your side. Discover the phenomena of physics. Explore anatomy and physiology. Examine microorganisms. Experiment with organic chemistry and biochemistry. Learn the fundamentals of genetics and infectious diseases, and build the foundation to thrive in one of the fastest growing career fields.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Careers
- Healthcare administration
- Laboratory science
- Public health
- Healthcare education
- Medical research
- Medical equipment sales
- Pharmaceutical sales
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Basics of Medical Terminology (MTR104)
- Healthcare Delivery Systems (HTH325)
- Science of Substance Abuse and Addiction (DCP200)
- Introduction to Global Health (HTH415)
- Directed Health Science Elective (HSI)
- Quality Assurance for Healthcare Workers (HTH332)
- Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Medicine (HTH382)
- Comprehensive Treatment of Drug Abuse and Addiction (DCP202)
- Senior Capstone (HTH497)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
- Principles of Biology I (BIO108)
- General Chemistry I (CHM111)
- General Psychology (PSY111)
- Principles of Biology II (BIO109)
- General Chemistry II (CHM121)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO115)
- Organic Chemistry I (CHM210)
- Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (CHM211)
- Introduction to Sociology (SOC111)
- College Physics I (PHS115)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO125)
- Core Arts Perspective (ARP)
- Microbiology (BIO201)
- Biochemistry (CHM370)
- Genetics (BIO310)
- Core Historical Perspective (HIP)
- Infectious Disease (BIO250)
- Exercise Prescription for the Health Care Professional (EXS300)
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Sep 26
Open House
Sunday, September 268:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Oct 8
Open House
Friday, October 88:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Oct 23
Open House
Saturday, October 238:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Nov 6
Open House
Saturday, November 68:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Nov 19
Open House
Friday, November 198:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
International health credentials/licensure, science courses, and most math courses will not be accepted to satisfy requirements of this major. Please see additional information for international students applying to the School of Nursing & Health Sciences majors.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.