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BS Human Physiology at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Preparing students for healthcare professions Physiology is the study of how living organisms function under normal conditions and is a foundational component of many careers in the health sciences. The BS in Human Physiology is intended for undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine, biomedical research, industry or other allied health professions for which a comprehensive knowledge of human physiology is required. The curriculum includes core courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics along with extensive upper level courses in human anatomy and physiology.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Biology, Chemistry/biochemistry, Human anatomy and physiology, Functional (gross) anatomy, Exercise physiology, Research methods. Sample required courses: KAAP180 Introduction to Kinesiology; KAAP105 First Year Seminar in Kinesiology; BISC207 Introductory Biology I; CHEM103 General Chemistry or CHEM 107 - General Chemistry for Life Sciences I; MMSC200 Language of Medicine; PSYC100 General Psychology.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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