Human Biology and Society BS

The Human biology and Society BS major provides a strong foundation in social science, evolutionary biology, and genetics. Students develop skills to critically analyze data, formulate arguments integrating biological and social evidence, and work in multidisciplinary teams to solve complex real-world problems. The curriculum offers broad preparation for medical school and allows for specialization in areas at the interface between biology and society.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Society and Genetics, Institute for

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Science

Preparation for the Major

Complete the following core, anthropology, chemistry, life sciences, mathematics, physics, and social theory courses. Each course must be taken for a letter grade, and students must complete all pre-major courses with a cumulative minimum grade-point average of 2.5.

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Core Course

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Anthropology

Complete the following course:

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Chemistry

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Chemistry 14 Series

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Note: Chemistry 14AE and 14BE may be substituted for Chemistry 14A and 14B respectively.

Chemistry 20 and 30 Series

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Life Sciences

Complete the following four courses:

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Mathematics

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Life Sciences 30 Series

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Complete both Mathematics for Life Scientists courses and one Statistics course.

Statistics

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Mathematics 3 Series

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Complete three Calculus/Differential Equations courses and one Statistics course.

Statistics

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Mathematics 31 Series

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Complete three Calculus courses and one Statistics course.

Statistics

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Physics

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Physics 1 Series

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Physics 5 Series

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Social Theory Courses

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The Major

Complete four required courses, an internship/research requirement, and six elective courses. Each course must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of C– or better. All courses for the major must be completed with a cumulative minimum grade-point average of 2.0.

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Required Courses

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Internship/Research Requirement

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Electives

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Optional Subfocus Areas

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Honors Program

To receive departmental honors, students must take each course in the major for a letter grade and complete all upper-division courses in the major with an overall grade-point average of 3.5 or better.

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Highest Departmental Honors

For highest departmental honors, students must complete a research project and receive a grade of A or better in one of the following courses.

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Human Biology and Society BS

Preparation for the Major

Core Course

Anthropology

Chemistry

Chemistry 14 Series

Chemistry 20 and 30 Series

Life Sciences

Mathematics

Life Sciences 30 Series

Statistics

Mathematics 3 Series

Statistics

Mathematics 31 Series

Statistics

Physics

Physics 1 Series

Physics 5 Series

Social Theory Courses

The Major

Required Courses

Internship/Research Requirement

Electives

Optional Subfocus Areas

Honors Program

Highest Departmental Honors

Quarter Planning

Fall 2025

Winter 2026

Spring 2026