Biopsychology (B.S.)
Biopsychology (B.S.)
Students MUST register for the following courses:
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
| IDFY 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
AND ONE of the following combinations **
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
| BIOL 170 | Cellular Foundations of Life AND | 4 |
| BIOL 170L | Lab: Cell Foundations of Life | 0 |
| BIOL 170 only taught in the fall semester |
OR
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
| BIOL 185 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND | 4 |
| BIOL 185L | Lab: Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 0 |
** Students desiring a strong emphasis in Biology, Pre-Med, Neuroscience, or future Ph.D. programs should take BIOL 170 and BIOL 170L. If you are considering Allied Health Professions (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, PrePhysician’s Assistant, Nursing, etc.), you should take BIOL 185 and BIOL 185L.
If you have any questions choosing between the two tracks, please email the Biopsychology advisor, Jennifer
Thomson, jthomson@messiah.edu.
Students SHOULD register for the following courses:
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I AND | 4 |
| CHEM 105L | Lab: General Chemistry I | 0 |
| PSYC 099⁺ | Writing for the Social Sciences | 1 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Language Course | (CHIN, FREN, GERM, SPAN) | 3 |
* Please review the Guidelines for Chemistry Courses
⁺ For students registering for BIOL 170/170L. This course is not required, but is encouraged
Select from the following General Education options to complete your schedule:
| Course | Credits |
| COMM 105 (24GE: Oral Communication) | 3 |
| History** (24GE: History) | 3 |
| Philosophy/Religion** (24GE: Philosophy/Religion) | 3 |
Recommended total credits your first semester: 12-16 credits