Human Biology

Human Biology is an interdisciplinary program that offers a strong foundation in biological sciences, within the context of one of four Themes. Themes include: Health and Disease; Race and Gender; Brain and Behavior; Ecosystems, Evolution and Environment.

A.B. Program:

  1. MATH 0090; CHEM 0330; BIOL 0200 (or equivalents).
  2. Methods: One course in statistics or methods. Examples: PSYC 0090 (COGS 0090); SOC 1100; APMA 0650; 1650; PHP 2030, 2120, 2130; EDUC 1110; others with advisor's approval.
  3. Biology: Five courses including:
  4. Theme: Concentrators must also choose one of the following four Themes (a-d) and take four additional courses, usually chosen from outside BioMed, that form an approved, cohesive grouping.


  5. Senior Capstone Activity: May be fulfilled by an independent activity such as Directed Research Project (BIOL 1950/1960), or an approved advanced course or seminar; or an internship in an area relating to the program's theme. The appropriate activity will be developed or selected with consultation and approval of the concentration advisor. Honors in Human Biology is based on thesis and presentation pursuant to Directed Research.




Sc.B. Program:

  1. CHEM 0350
  2. A sixth advanced biology elective
  3. A fifth advanced Theme course
  4. Capstone must be a research project (BIOL 1950/1960) or in an approved department

Concentration advisors:




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