Program Notes:
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Bolded courses must be taken in the designated semester unless prior approval by the College is provided.
*Asterisked HSCI courses have multiple offerings each year; they should be taken within the designated year but can be taken during an alternative semester.
1 = BIO 129/L – Mammalian Physiology or PHAR 125 can be substituted for requirement (courses offered only in fall semester)
2 = STAT 060 – Statistics for the Life Sciences can be substituted for requirement
3 = HSCI 102 – Health Economics can be substituted for requirement (course offered only in fall semester)
Electives (minimum 45 credits): Elective credits include Drake Curriculum requirements not fulfilled by required coursework (outlined below) as well as non-required coursework that permits exploration of and/or advanced study in areas of professional interest within the student’s primary degree. Students should review the student handbook for the complete elective policy.
Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry not fulfilled by required coursework (15 credits): Artistic Literacy, Engaged Citizen, Historical Foundations (2), and Written Communication. OTD Year 1 Course Equates (28 credits): For students who complete the 3+3 program, OTD Year 1 coursework will fulfill the following undergraduate requirements, resulting in earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree.
Electives - 18 credits
HSCI 155 & 156 - Guided Research I & II - 4 cr.
HSCI 196 & 197 - Health Sciences Internship I & II - 6 cr.
**If not admitted to the OTD program at Drake, all credit minimums for Electives must be fulfilled. The senior capstone (HSCI 155, 156, 196, & 197) must also be completed at Drake to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree.