Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology Completion Program

Download as PDF
Program
Human Biology

The Bachelor of Science in Human Biology is a degree completion program at TCC. Students wishing to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree from TCC shall have completed the required 66 lower division courses, from a recognized college or university, prior to admission to the TCC Doctor of Chiropractic degree program. They shall have completed the required 64.5 upper division courses of the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree in the first four trimesters of the TCC Doctor of Chiropractic degree program. They shall complete all Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree requirements prior to graduation from the TCC Doctor of Chiropractic degree program. A DC student seeking a TCC BS in Human Biology degree will be billed at the BS/DC tuition rate for upper division courses.

Lower Division Requirements

(Not offered at TCC) 

All transferred lower division coursework for the Bachelor of Science degree must be a grade of C or higher (minimum 2.0 on a 4.0 scale).

  • English Composition, Communication, or English Literature (6) - three of the six credit hours must be English composition or English literature.
  • Natural Science or Mathematics (3)
  • Social or Behavioral Sciences (3)
  • Visual or Performing Arts (3)
  • Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
  • Government/Political Science (6)
  • American History (6)
  • Life and Physical Sciences (24)
  • Electives (12)

Upper Division Requirements

Anatomy

Course Code
Name
Lecture
Lab
Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16
13
435
22.5

Physiology

Course Code
Name
Lecture
Lab
Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
11
0
165
11

Microbiology

Course Code
Name
Lecture
Lab
Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
5
0
75
5

Chemistry

Course Code
Name
Lecture
Lab
Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
0
90
6

Pathology

Course Code
Name
Lecture
Lab
Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9
0
135
9

Science Electives

(6 credits required) 

Course Code
Name
Lecture
Lab
Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
11
0
165
11
Total Credits
64.5

Application Procedures for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology

Students wishing to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from TCC must apply for and complete all degree requirements before their graduation from the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.

Responsibilities

  1. The student must submit an application for the Bachelor of Science degree to the registrar’s office and pay the current application fee to the business office. Application for the degree is not considered official until both application and payment have been made.
  2. Upon receipt of the student’s application, the registrar will evaluate the student’s transcripts for fulfillment of the degree requirements and provide a copy of the evaluation to the student.
  3. The student must complete all requirements of the degree including all applicable fees prior to their graduation from the Doctor of Chiropractic program.

Procedures

  1. The student will submit an application for the Bachelor of Science degree to the registrar’s office.
  2. The student will pay the current application fee to the business office.
  3. The business office will notify the registrar that the application fee has been paid.
  4. The registrar will evaluate the student’s transcripts for fulfillment of the degree requirements and either mail or hand-deliver a written evaluation to the student.
  5. The student will complete any degree requirements, including all applicable fees, within the specific timeframe.
  6. The student will complete and submit an application for graduation in the registrar’s office.
  7. Upon submission of all degree requirements and submission of the application for graduation, the registrar’s office will order the diploma and note the degree on the student’s transcript.

Any student falsifying admission information, including the omission of any institution(s) previously attended, is subject to dismissal.

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology

It is the student’s responsibility to keep informed about courses and credits earned and those still needed to complete the degree program. The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Human Biology is conferred upon those who have fulfilled each of the following requirements:

  1. Complete all lower and upper-division course requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
  2. Have paid all fees associated with the B.S. degree.
  3. Be free from all indebtedness and other obligations to the College.