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Biology
Do the sciences have a place in your right ventricle? Be part of a program where science meets humanity and where students aim to advance society. Coastline prepares you to meet the demands of fast-growing fields such as nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, medicine, and more.
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Check out some of the Biological Sciences & Allied Health courses at Coastline.
Would you like to help dissect a human cadaver? If you live in Orange County and earned an 'A' in BIOL 220 Human Anatomy lecture and lab class, then apply for the BIOL 296 Advanced Anatomical Dissection course offered in the fall and spring semester. This is a 6.75-hour/week lab course for 8-weeks. (Times TBD.)
A general study of the marine environment. Examines the chemical, biological, and geological properties of the sea; the sea as a natural resource; and its geo-political and economic impact.
This course introduces students to the subject of Medical Terminology and prepares them for all careers in the medical field. It covers the study of the basic elements of medical terms as well as the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. In addition, it covers the medical terms used to describe different pathological conditions, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic procedures.
Academic Plans
This program emphasizes common coursework for careers in Allied Health. Health care continues to be one of the top job employment opportunities throughout the nation.
Course Requirements / Digital Catalog Info
Allied Health Care Careers, Certificate of Achievement
Biology is the study of living organisms from the macro level to the molecular level. Examples of biological science fields encompassed by biology are ecology, evolutionary biology, zoology, botany, cell, and molecular biology, genetics, marine science, and biotechnology. Many of the core concepts studied in biology also directly relate to various health care disciplines such as anatomy, immunology, microbiology, and physiology.
Course Requirements / Digital Catalog Info
Biology, Associate of Science for Transfer
This program prepares students for entry into healthcare professional programs or occupations in the medical field. Program coursework provides many of the science prerequisites for graduate programs in health professions such as nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, radiology technology, dentist, and medical doctor.
Course Requirements / Digital Catalog Info
Pre-Medical Studies, Certificate of Achievement
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"When I signed up for Chemistry and a 8 week course as an online course, I wasn't sure how it would operate. How do we do labs? How will I learn this very difficult material on my own? I am used to in person lectures, how will I adapt? I wanted to give feedback. I thought the Chemistry department did a wonderful job with this course as an online course. We didn't have a 'normal' lab setting, yet, I found the zoom classes M-W helpful. Everything was organized, it was spelled out for us in the calendar, I knew what I had to do and when I had to do it by. Overall, I did learn something and had fun doing it!" -Coastline Chem. Student
STEM Scholarship Available
If you are a STEM student in high school, college or graduate school looking to pay for your education, you should be applying for scholarships!
Careers in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Math, Environmental Science, and Physics continue to be among the most in-demand and highest-paying available. Fortunately, Coastline has financial aid opportunities and a new STEM scholarship available for students interested in a STEM education. Students can lower the financial burden of tuition without taking out loans. This new STEM scholarship will also include internship and mentorship opportunities, offering you a chance to make valuable industry connections and gain experience at the nation's prominent companies.
Why study Biological Sciences and Allied Health at Coastline?
If you're interested in a career in healthcare, or like working in the laboratory or even prefer the outdoors, then the Biological Sciences and Allied Health Department have courses, certificates, and degrees for you. Ever considered a degree in Microbiology? Maybe you might be considering a career in nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, or dentistry; we have the prerequisites you need! You might also be interested in learning more about the programs that let you experience the outdoors like Ecology, Marine Science or work-study programs.
Did you know that California is currently in need of prospective employees in all the major healthcare fields? Due to being in Orange County, our program is in the middle of a hotbed for biotechnology and field research. Coastline's Biological Sciences and Allied Health programs offer small class sizes with dedicated faculty to help you reach your goals.
Student Feature: Vianca Cortes
Striving to Care for Vulnerable Populations
Vianca’s story is a testament to the importance of having healthcare providers who care about their patients and who are actively advocating for equitable and accessible healthcare for the communities in lack of it.
"The reason I am standing here today, and why I want to pursue a career in medicine, is because of my family and patient encounters that have and continue to motivate me to become a PA to positively impact marginalized communities."
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