Minor in Biomedical Anthropology
Students considering medical school or study in other health professions might find the minor in Biomedical Anthropology of particular interest given the recent shifts in the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to evaluate the social and cultural competence of applicants. All students receive a foundation in Biological Anthropology and select electives according to their interests and professional goals.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 2705 | Introduction to Evolutionary Anthropology | 3 |
| Select five of the following: | 15 | |
| Evolution and Human Environments | ||
| Anthropology of Food | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Fundamentals of Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Anthropological Genetics | ||
| Human Osteology | ||
| Human Biology of Modern Populations | ||
| Human Reproduction: Evolutionary Perspectives | ||
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Evolutionary Medicine | ||
| Environmental Physiology and Health | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Note: The Minor in Biomedical Anthropology is not open to Anthropology majors.
Minors are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.