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3+3 Biology B.S. to Doctor of Chiropractic (with Logan University)
The University of Saint Joseph offers a dual degree program leading to a Biology, B.S. and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Students who qualify for this program are able to earn a bachelor’s degree at the University of Saint Joseph and complete the Chiropractic Doctorate program at Logan University in 6 years. The last year’s requirements for the bachelor’s degree will be earned at Logan and the credits transferred back to USJ.
Students complete their prerequisite courses for the Chiropractic program while completing their Biology degree at USJ and then apply to the Logan University Chiropractic program. Logan University will accept all USJ Biology graduates that meet the progression standards and prerequisites.
Students may also opt for the 4+3 program if they do not want to pursue an accelerated option.
Students are required to complete all requirements in the Biology, B.S. with the exception of a second 200+ level Chemistry course, BIOL 485/BIOL 495/BIOL 497, and the physical science requirement (EXSC 202 – Exercise Physiology and EXSC310 – Clinical Kinesiology and Biomechanics are substitutes for this requirement). The total number of credits completed at USJ will be 90-96 depending on course selection and how those courses satisfy a core requirement. The remaining credits/requirements for the Biology, B.S. will be completed at Logan University and will count toward the USJ degree as long as the minimum cumulative GPA from Logan University is at a 2.0 based on a scale of 4.0. The USJ bachelor’s degree will be conferred after the required Logan coursework is complete and an official transcript has been sent to USJ for evaluation. USJ confers degrees in May, December, and August.
Outcomes
- Communicate scientific and health-related information effectively through clear, professional writing and skills appropriate for academic and clinical contexts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory, field, and/or computational skills commonly used in the biological sciences, including the collection, interpretation, and analysis of scientific data relevant to human health.
- Demonstrate a command of key biological concepts, including evolution, biological systems, biodiversity, and structure-function relationships, with application to human biology and health professions.
- Integrate foundational biological knowledge and scientific skills to support successful progression into doctoral-level chiropractic education.