Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways

College

College of Health Professions, Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Jefferson Online

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Format

Online

Credits

50 - 60

Starting Term

Rolling

Enrollment Options

Full Time, Part Time

Pre-Biotechnology Pathway Overview

Biotechnology is where life sciences and technology converge. A degree in biotechnology opens up numerous employment possibilities since practically every industry utilizes biotechnology. A biotechnology degree fosters creativity, innovation and adaptability that is applicable to most career choices.

The Jefferson Biotechnology program is designed to provide graduates with the unique ability to adapt and innovate in any research environment and product-driven industry. Examples include vaccine development, cell and gene therapy, molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing (manufacturing of biological therapies targeting cancer and other diseases). 

In the Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Biotechnology pathway program, students will complete all prerequisite coursework needed to be successful in upper-division courses of the BS in Biotechnology at the Center City campus.

Pre-Biotechnology Pathway Curriculum

The Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Biotechnology pathway consists of 55 credits of prerequisite coursework. 

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

CSSX 200

Foundations for Lifelong Learning

3

CHMX 110/111

Chemistry I/Lab

4

CHMX 112/114

Chemistry II/Lab

4

BIOX 121/122

Biology I/Lab

4

BIOX 123/124

Biology II/Lab

4

Option of: BIOX 215/216, BIOX 110/113, BIOX 111/114, PHYX 151/152

Choose 3 courses:

Microbiology/Lab OR Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab OR Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab OR

Algebra-based Physics I/Lab

12

STAX 211

Finding & Evaluating Statistical Data

3

ENGX 110

College Writing

3

COMX 240

OR

COMX 375

The Blog

OR

Public Relations

3

 

Electives

15

TOTAL CREDITS

55

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Curriculum

To progress to the BS in Biotechnology program students must meet the GPA requirement and experience qualifications. Pre-biotechnology students who interview and meet the progression criteria into the B.S. program are guaranteed admission in the BS in Biotechnology program at Jefferson - learn more about the program.