The major is sufficiently flexible so that students can tailor their choice of courses to meet the prerequisites for graduate work in a variety of health professions or for graduate schools offering advanced degrees in biology. The curriculum emphasizes in-depth study of the life sciences with additional course work in the physical sciences, mathematics, computer technology, and social and behavioral sciences as well as writing, oral communication, and the humanities. To ensure well-rounded preparation for the professions, all students study biomedical ethics.
Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, conceptualization, analysis, and problem-solving.
Laboratory activities are integral to most science courses. Using modern equipment and current technology, lab activities engage students in hypothesis testing, experimentation, and data analysis. Faculty teach all laboratories. Students majoring in biology at NSU will meet the requirements to apply for graduate study in Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, Chiropractic, and all fields of Biology. Health Professions Division NSU s undergraduate college occupies a unique position in the collegiate realm.