Associate of Science

Medical Science

The Medical Science program equips you with a strong foundation in human biology, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry, preparing you for transfer into medical, health, and advanced scientific fields.

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About the program

Medical Science is the study of the maintenance of health and the deterrence and healing of diseases. This study concentrates on the science of health and the workings of the human body. In this program, students gain real-world skills and knowledge to examine the human body and its functions by studying biology, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry.

The job outlook for Medical Science majors in the United States is 10% growth between now and 2032, faster than the national average of 3%, and North Carolina has a high concentration of jobs in the medical sciences. 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.

Degree completion plan

A possible arrangement of courses over a typical four-semester span.

Year 1 - Fall

  • ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3)
  • BIO 111 General Biology I (4)
  • MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (3/4)
  • HIS 111/112/131/132 (3)
  • COM 231 Public Speaking (3)

Total: 16/17

Year 1 - Spring

  • ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines (3)
  • BIO 112 General Biology II (4)
  • CHM 151 General Chemistry I (3)
  • HEA 110 Personal Health and Wellness (3)
  • PSY 150 or SOC 210 (3)

Total: 16

Year 2 - Fall

  • BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
  • BIO 250 Genetics (4)
  • CHM 152 General Chemistry II (4)
  • REL 110/211/212/221 (3)

Total: 15

Year 2 - Spring

  • BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
  • BIO 275 Microbiology (4)
  • CIS 110 or CIS 115 (3)
  • ENG 231/232/241/242 or ART 111 or MUS 110 (3)
  • CED 275 Cooperative Field Work (1)

Total: 15

Additional information

  • Graduation requirements include a minimum of 60 semester hours and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.