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Human Biology Bachelors Overview

Anatomy, physiology and chemistry are the foundation every doctoral health program expects you to bring. Build it online at your own pace, with a direct pathway into Logan's graduate and doctoral degrees.

"Quality health care career starts with quality health care education"— BSHB Moto

Online

Format

4 YEARS

Length

Traditional BS or Chiropractic Direct

Pathways

3

Starts per year

Rankings

Human Biology at Logan is built for people heading into healthcare — whether that's a lab bench, a public health department, or a doctorate. Every required course runs in a  7-week format, two sessions a trimester. That pacing is why many students finish in three to four years instead of four.

A habit worth keeping — Good Practice Review your degree plan and course schedule before each trimester and reach out to Admissions@logan.edu with questions about your curriculum.

You'll build a foundation in anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, public health, nutrition — and emerging topics like AI in healthcare.

The mission of the BSHB program is to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively contribute to the advancement of health sciences.

Labs are delivered online for the standard degree. The one exception is Chiropractic Direct students, during the 29 credit hours they complete inside Logan's DC program.

Chiropractic Direct: Finish Both in Six Years

Chiro-Direct isn't a separate application — it's built into the BSHB. You complete three years of the bachelor's, then move into the first year of Logan's Doctor of Chiropractic program while your final bachelor's year is still underway.

29 credit hours from that first DC year count toward both degrees. You aren't repeating coursework, and you aren't paying twice for the same credit hours.

Because the pathway draws on Logan's own DC curriculum, it's matched to the Council on Chiropractic Education's admission standards. You'll need a 3.0 cumulative GPA before beginning DC coursework.

Curriculum

A Broader Foundation for Health

The BS in Human Biology extends beyond the biological sciences. Through the general education core, students explore the social and behavioral sciences and humanities, broadening their understanding of health and the human experience.

Students also take Medical Terminology and AI in Healthcare, connecting their studies to the language and evolving technology of healthcare.

Academic Support

Academic Success Coaches build your personalized degree plan, approve registrations and keep your path to graduation clear. You can also select a faculty mentor through Logan's undergraduate mentoring initiative — whether you're on the pre-chiropractic track or a broader biology path.

Faculty and Facilities

Learn from leading subject experts. Chiro-Direct students also train in Logan's anatomy lab, one of the most prestigious in the nation, during their DC coursework.

Transfer Credit

Up to 90 transfer credit hours count toward the 122 required, with a C or higher in each course. Logan is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, so credits are widely recognized and transferable, as long as the course was passed with C, or higher, and matches 80% of our course content.

Program Comparison: BSHB vs. Chiro-Direct

BS in Human Biology, BS in Human Biology with Chiro-Direct
BS in Human BiologyBS in Human Biology with Chiro-Direct
LengthThree to four yearsSix years
Total credits122 credits122 credits
Tuition$500 per credit, online$500 per credit for undergraduate coursework, $875 per credit for DC coursework
Overlap—29 credits inside the DC program
Admission2.5 unweighted HS GPA, ACT 23 or SAT 1100Same, plus 3.0 cumulative GPA before beginning DC coursework
Leads toHealthcare, biomedical research, public health, life sciencesSame, plus Doctor of Chiropractic

Career Outlook

This degree opens two doors: a job, or a doctorate.

Straight into work — laboratory technician, research associate, clinical research coordinator, medical assistant, public health or health policy analyst. Graduates also move into biotechnology, research laboratories, government agencies, health communications and medical sales.

On to a professional program — Physician Assistant, Medicine (MD/DO), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Health Informatics, Dentistry. Chiro-Direct students move straight into Logan's DC program.

By graduation you'll be able to communicate biological concepts to diverse audiences · apply scientific principles to problems in human biology · use scientific information to make evidence-based decisions · assess social and behavioral factors that impact human health · examine the major concepts in human biology.

Admission Requirements

Straight from high school? You'll need a 2.5 unweighted high school CGPA and an ACT composite of 23 or SAT composite of 1100, scored within the last seven years.

GED, HiSET or home-schooled? Same requirements — or complete 24 semester hours of undergraduate coursework at Logan or another accredited institution instead of submitting test scores.

Already have 24+ semester hours? You're admitted on a 2.5 unweighted CGPA from all institutions attended, each sending an official transcript directly to Logan.

GPA between 2.0 and 2.49? The probational review considers appeals. Email Admissions@logan.edu or call 636-230-1750.

Accreditation

The BS in Human Biology is a Logan University degree under Logan's institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. There is no program-specific accreditor for this credential. Chiro-Direct students' DC coursework falls under Council on Chiropractic Education accreditation — see Doctor of Chiropractic.

FAQ

Are Human Biology courses 15 weeks long?
No. Every required course runs in an accelerated 7-week format, two sessions per semester, on Logan's trimester system.
Are the labs on campus?
No — Human Biology labs are delivered online. The only students who use Logan's on-campus labs are those on the Chiropractic Direct pathway, during the 29 credit hours they complete inside the Doctor of Chiropractic program.
Can I transfer credit into this degree?
Yes — up to 90 transfer credit hours count toward the 122 required, with a C or higher in each course.
Do I have to decide about Chiro-Direct when I apply?
No. Chiro-Direct is built into the BSHB rather than being a separate application. You'll need a 3.0 cumulative GPA before beginning DC coursework.
What can I do after this degree?
Move into healthcare, biomedical research, public health or life-sciences roles, or continue into a professional program — Physician Assistant, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Health Informatics or Dentistry. Chiro-Direct students move straight into Logan's DC program.
Is this program accredited?

Logan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which accredits degree-granting institutions across nineteen states. Institutional accreditation covers every Logan degree program, including this one.

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