Biology, Agriculture, & Health Science  - Freshman Focus |BYU-Idaho

# Biology, Agriculture, and Health Science Focus Area

Majors, Possible Careers, and the Course list for Biology, Agriculture, and Health Science Focus Area.

About the Biology, Agriculture, and Health Science Focus Area

Do you love the life sciences and wonder how that could be used in a career? The Biology, Agriculture, and Health Science focus area gives you tools to wrestle with some of the big issues of the 21st century. You will investigate the challenges and opportunities involved with creating a sustainable food supply, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing health care for everyone. Courses in this focus area explore biology, health, and personal wellness as well as current scientific topics. Prepare yourself to lead in healthcare, agriculture, or health science.

## Course Requirements

Semester One (12 Total Credits)

Complete all of the following 

- Take the following: 
 - BYUI101 - Experience BYU-Idaho (1)
- Take the following: 
 - BYUI150 - Sustaining Human Life (3) ******(This course will not be available until Fall 2026)******
 - GESCI110 - Sustaining Human Life (3)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - REL200C - The Eternal Family (2)
 - REL225C - Foundations of the Restoration (2)
 - REL250C - Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel (2)
 - REL275C - The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (2)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - MATH108X - Math for the Real World (3)
 - ENG150 - Writing and Reasoning Foundations (3)
- Take at least 3 credits from any eligible University credits.

Semester Two (12 Total Credits)

Complete all of the following 

- Take 1 of the following: 
 - REL200C - The Eternal Family (2)
 - REL225C - Foundations of the Restoration (2)
 - REL250C - Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel (2)
 - REL275C - The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (2)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - MATH108X - Math for the Real World (3)
 - ENG150 - Writing and Reasoning Foundations (3)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - AS150 - Introduction to Animal Science (3)
 - APS122 - Introduction to Plant Science (3)
 - IDS101 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (1)
 - BIO198 - Wildlife and Natural Resource Career Orientation (1)
 - BIO 199 - Biology Orientation (1)
 - ESS 111 - Exercise Science Orientation (2)
 - PUBH100 - Exploring Careers in Health Services (1)
 - OSH100 - Exploring Careers in Health Services (1)
 - HCA 100 - Exploring Careers in Health Services (1)
 - NURS 105 - Intro to Nursing (1)
 - PTA100 - Introduction to PTA (2)
 - RM 100 - Recreation Management Orientation (2)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - APS 103 - Home Gardening (3)
 - ESS103 - Introduction to Lifetime Sports & Holistic Wellness (1)
 - ESS 115 - Military Physical Fitness
 - HORT 235 - Floral Design (3)
 - NUTR150 - Essentials of Human Nutrition (3)
 - PUBH 132 - Personal Health and Wellness (3)
 - RM 101 - Outdoor Recreation Seminar (1)
 - RM 123 - Basic Outdoor Skills (2)
- Take at least 1-5 credit(s) from any eligible university credit.

## Majors and Careers

- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering Technology
- Agricultural Science and Technology
- Agronomy, Crop, and Soil Science
- Animal Science
- Applied Health
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biology Education
- Biomedical Science
- Biostatistics
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Education
- Exercise Physiology
- Fisheries Range and Wildlife Management
- Food Science
- Healthcare Administration
- Horticulture
- Nursing
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physics
- Public Health

- Animal Breeder
- Animal Geneticist
- Biology Teacher- Secondary Education
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemistry Teacher- Secondary Education
- Clinical Administrator
- Dentist
- Dietician
- Embryologist
- Farm and Ranch Management
- Farmer
- Floral Designer
- Food Product Development
- Food Safety
- Forensic Scientist
- Habitat Restoration Biologist
- Health Educator
- Hospital CEO
- Landscape Designer
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Doctor
- Nature Conservation Officer
- Nurse
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Park Ranger
- Personal Trainor
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapist
- Plant Pathologist
- Rancher
- Range Resource Management
- Safety Inspector
- Safety Technician
- Vet
- Zookeeper