Professional Programs
This program is offered in cooperation with Southern California College of Health Sciences. Students attend Biola for three years taking courses in biology, chemistry, physics, biblical studies and the liberal arts. The upper division biology courses are taken while enrolled at Southern California College of Health Sciences (SCCHS) during the final year. Upon successful completion of the program, the student receives the B.S. degree from Biola. Upon successful completion of the entire chiropractic program and examinations the student would receive the Doctor of Chiropractic degree from SCCHS. SCCHS is located just three miles from Biola, in Whittier, CA. It is a professional school, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council on Chiropractic Education. Students interested in this program should major in human biology. Specific requirements for this program are listed under this heading in the Course Descriptions section of this Catalog. Further information may be obtained from the Department of Biological Science.
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Many opportunities exist for Biola students who are actively seeking professional education and training. Several agreements currently exist (Chiropractic and Engineering) that allow Biola students to participate in degree completion programs leading to specialized bachelors degrees or both bachelor’s degree and a first professional doctorate. Additional opportunities are available that prepare the Biola graduate to enter the professional education / training phase with confidence. A significant number of Biola graduates are currently serving in professional capacities. They routinely cite their excellent undergraduate education programs as predictors of success in their professional endeavors. Students who are interested in pursuing professional degrees after attending Biola should plan carefully and consult with potential professional schools concerning their requirements. In some cases, assistance from a major adviser should be supplemented by other advising resources available at Biola. The Office of Career Services assists students in various ways. If a student is unsure about pre–professional advising, help should be sought from the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, located in Metzger Hall. The following provides some basic information about pre–professional education at Biola.
Pre–Physical Therapy
Students interested in a career in physical therapy have the opportunity to pursue one of two program options at Biola. Both of these options are designed to meet the entrance requirements of master’s degree programs in Physical Therapy. (A master’s degree in Physical Therapy would be required to work in this field.) The options contain a common core of courses, but differ in the courses which complement this core. The choice between the two options depends on a student’s interests, abilities and ultimate career goals. Physical therapy can be practiced in a variety of settings, from sports to schools to hospitals. The core courses common to both options include selected courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and psychology. Pre–physical therapy students typically major in kinesiology in the Department of Kinesiology, Health & Physical Education, or they major in human biology in the Department of Biological Science. Consult with either of these departments for the specific details of this program.
Pre–Dentistry
Preparation for entrance into dental school is similar to preparation for medical school. Students should contact the dental schools of their choice for specific entrance requirements. Informaton on the American Dental Association Dental Admission Test can be obtained from the secretary in the Science Building.
Pre–Chiropractic
Biola’s Pre–Chiropractic Program is a 3 + 1½ cooperative degree completion program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. The needs of society for health care practitioners are changing. Doctors of Chiropractic are providing legitimate, alternative treatment strategies to clients both directly and through HMO’s. Chiropractic medicine has long been known to have a holistic emphasis. Biola provides a context in which to prepare a thoroughly educated doctor of chiropractic whose faith is truly integrated with her or his profession.
Pre-Medicine
Students who wish to pursue a career in medicine should plan to build a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics. Courses in biology, chemistry and physics form the core of this preparation. While most students at Biola who are preparing to enter medical school major in biological science or biochemistry with a pre-med concentration, other majors are possible if the student completes all of the core science courses required by the medical school.
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