Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science program in Fundamental Health Sciences is to help students pursue science or health -related specialties, as well as medical studies, by providing quality teaching and ethical skills as an appropriate foundation for further education, meaningful careers and life-long learning.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Graduates will have analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as ethical consideration, to address and solve problems, whether individually or as part of interdisciplinary teams.
2. Graduates will be able to pursue careers in health management, public health, or scientific fields, and continue their professional development while engaging in life-long learning.
3. Graduates will have the proper knowledge and foundation to succeed in a wide variety of post-bachelor paths, including medical and graduate schools, to later become capable physicians or scientists, motivated towards research and innovation in biology and health.

Student Learning Outcomes

a. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science (especially biology and physiology) to areas relevant to fundamental health sciences.
b. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
c. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
d. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
e. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
f. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.