Louisburg College offers a Medical Science program focusing on human body mechanics, biology, and chemistry to prepare students for a 10% job growth in the United States through 2032.
The curriculum spans four semesters across two years, covering foundational topics from general biology to microbiology. Students examine health maintenance, disease deterrence, and healing mechanisms through coursework in biology, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry.
The program structure begins in the first fall semester with ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry, BIO 111 General Biology I, MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra, an elective in history, and COM 231 Public Speaking, totaling 16 or 17 credits. Spring term continues with ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines, BIO 112 General Biology II, CHM 151 General Chemistry I, HEA 110 Personal Health and Wellness, and PSY 150 or SOC 210, amounting to 16 credits.
Year two shifts toward advanced biological sciences. The fall term includes BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 250 Genetics, CHM 152 General Chemistry II, and REL 110/211/212/221, reaching 15 credits. The final spring term encompasses BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II, BIO 275 Microbiology, CIS 110 or CIS 115, a humanities or arts elective, and CED 275 Cooperative Field Work for 1 credit, totaling 15 credits.
| Metric | United States Projection | North Carolina Status |
|---|---|---|
| Job Growth Rate | 10% through 2032 | High concentration of jobs |
| National Average Growth | 3% | Faster than national average |
Job growth for medical science majors in the United States sits at 10% between now and 2032, outpacing the national average of 3%. North Carolina maintains a high concentration of jobs in the medical sciences, providing local employment avenues for graduates.
Students interested in Medical Science are advised to transfer into Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Health Education, Microbiology, Medicine, and Veterinary Science programs after they complete their degree at Louisburg College.
| Semester | Core Science Courses | General Education & Electives |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 – Fall | BIO 111 General Biology I (4) | ENG 111, MAT 143/171, HIS, COM 231 |
| Year 1 – Spring | BIO 112 General Biology II (4), CHM 151 (3) | ENG 112, HEA 110, PSY 150 or SOC 210 |
| Year 2 – Fall | BIO 168 Anat & Phys I (4), BIO 250 (4), CHM 152 (4) | REL 110/211/212/221 (3) |
| Year 2 – Spring | BIO 169 Anat & Phys II (4), BIO 275 Microbiology (4) | CIS 110/115, ENG/ART/MUS, CED 275 |
The cooperative field work course in the final spring semester provides practical exposure alongside coursework in microbiology and genetics.
- Louisburg College Academic Catalog and Program Guides (louisburg.edu)
