About the Biology, Agriculture, and Health Science Focus Area
Do you love the life sciences and wonder how that could be used in a career? The Biology, Agriculture, and Health Science focus area gives you tools to wrestle with some of the big issues of the 21st century. You will investigate the challenges and opportunities involved with creating a sustainable food supply, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing health care for everyone. Courses in this focus area explore biology, health, and personal wellness as well as current scientific topics. Prepare yourself to lead in healthcare, agriculture, or health science.
Course List
Semester 1
Complete one course from each line below:
BYUI 101 – Experience BYU–Idaho (1)
REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)
MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)
AS 125 (1), BIO 199 (1), ESS 111 (2), or GS 100 (1)
AS 150, APS 122, IDS 101, or NUTR 150 (3)
Elective Courses (2-3)
* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
BYUI 101 – Experience BYU–Idaho (1)
REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)
MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)
AS 125 (1), BIO 199 (1), ESS 111 (2), or GS 100 (1)
AS 150, APS 122, IDS 101, or NUTR 150 (3)
Elective Courses (2-3)
* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
Semester 2
Complete one course from each line below not already completed in the previous semester:
REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)
MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)
AS 150, APS 122, IDS 101, or NUTR 150 (3)
GESCI 101, GESCI 110, or HUM 110 (3)
Elective Courses (1-3)
* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)
MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)
AS 150, APS 122, IDS 101, or NUTR 150 (3)
GESCI 101, GESCI 110, or HUM 110 (3)
Elective Courses (1-3)
* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
Majors and Careers
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering Technology
- Agricultural Science and Technology
- Agronomy, Crop, and Soil Science
- Animal Science
- Applied Health
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biology Education
- Biomedical Science
- Biostatistics
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Education
- Exercise Physiology
- Fisheries Range and Wildlife Management
- Food Science
- Healthcare Administration
- Horticulture
- Nursing
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physics
- Public Health
- Animal Breeder
- Animal Geneticist
- Biology Teacher- Secondary Education
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemistry Teacher- Secondary Education
- Clinical Administrator
- Dentist
- Dietician
- Embryologist
- Farm and Ranch Management
- Farmer
- Floral Designer
- Food Product Development
- Food Safety
- Forensic Scientist
- Habitat Restoration Biologist
- Health Educator
- Hospital CEO
- Landscape Designer
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Doctor
- Nature Conservation Officer
- Nurse
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Park Ranger
- Personal Trainor
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapist
- Plant Pathologist
- Rancher
- Range Resource Management
- Safety Inspector
- Safety Technician
- Vet
- Zookeeper