Allied Health - Albright College
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Allied Health - Albright College
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Allied Health
Build your scientific foundation. Prepare for a future in healthcare.
Allied Health at Albright gives students the strong scientific foundation needed for careers across the health professions. Designed to support success in high-demand fields, the program focuses on building knowledge, confidence, and readiness for advanced study.
About the Program
Through courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and nutrition, students gain the core competencies needed for allied health careers. Revised course designs—including study skill integration and evidence-based teaching—ensure students are supported at every step.
Hands-On Learning
Students learn through hands-on laboratory work, flipped instruction models, and active-learning environments that deepen understanding of scientific concepts.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
General scientific skills, including:
hypothesis formulation and experimental design
data recording and analysis
communication/dissemination (writing, oral, PowerPoint)
comprehension and context of experimental results
information assessment
experimental manipulation
Specific lab skills, including:
assays/instrumentation/sample processing
microscopy (imaging)
molecular techniques
dissection
aseptic techniques
measurements/pipetting
Specific field skills, including:
population sampling
surveying (biotic and abiotic)
cartography/Geographic Information Systems
observation techniques
identification
Content, including:
evolutionary theory
hierarchy of biological organization
physiological mechanisms/principles
genetics/inheritance
cellular processes
micro/macrostructure
ecological principles
mechanisms of gene expression/regulation
philosophy of nature (the environment)
quantitative reasoning
scientific processes and history of science
behavior
reproduction and development
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
General Education
First Year Seminar (FYS)
ENG 101 Composition and ENG 102 Writing with Texts
Foundations courses:
Humanities
World Cultures
Fine Arts
Social Science (PSY 100)
Natural Science
Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 110)
Connections courses (2 total)
Synthesis course
Biology and Math Requirements
Core courses
BIO 151 General Biology I: Structure & Function
BIO 203 General Biology III: Genetics
MAT 110 Biostats
BIO 242 Nutrition
BIO 321 Microbiology/Lab
BIO 234 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 235 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Chemistry, Psychology, and Public Health Requirements
Core courses
CHE 105 General Chemistry I/Lab
PSY 100 General Psychology
PSY 230 Human Development or 240 Child Development
BIO 207 Medical Terminology
Electives (choose a minimum of two)
PUH 101 Introduction to Public Health
PUH 310 Epidemiology
PUH 330 Global Health
PUH 350 Public Health & Society: Current Issues
HIS 205 History of Medicine in the US
CHE 106 General Analytical Chemistry II/Lab
CHE 207 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
Senior Seminar (choose a minimum of one):
BIO 495 Molecular Biology Seminar
BIO 497 Toxicology Seminar 71
BIO 498 Immunology
BIO 499 Cell Signaling Seminar
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships in healthcare, research laboratories, environmental organizations, and biotechnology-related settings, gaining practical experience that supports career preparation for graduate study, medical and health professions, or industry roles.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Hilary Aquino , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Bryce Brylawski , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Ian Cost , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Adam Hersperger , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Andrew Samuelsen , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Erin Ventresca , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Curriculum Highlights
BIO 151 & BIO 152 redesigned with enhanced study skill support
CDC-endorsed Nutrition course (BIO 242)
Evidence-based teaching practices across chemistry and physics
Laboratory experiences integrated throughout the curriculum
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Allied Health
Build your scientific foundation. Prepare for a future in healthcare.
Allied Health at Albright gives students the strong scientific foundation needed for careers across the health professions. Designed to support success in high-demand fields, the program focuses on building knowledge, confidence, and readiness for advanced study.
About the Program
Through courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and nutrition, students gain the core competencies needed for allied health careers. Revised course designs—including study skill integration and evidence-based teaching—ensure students are supported at every step.
Hands-On Learning
Students learn through hands-on laboratory work, flipped instruction models, and active-learning environments that deepen understanding of scientific concepts.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
General scientific skills, including:
hypothesis formulation and experimental design
data recording and analysis
communication/dissemination (writing, oral, PowerPoint)
comprehension and context of experimental results
information assessment
experimental manipulation
Specific lab skills, including:
assays/instrumentation/sample processing
microscopy (imaging)
molecular techniques
dissection
aseptic techniques
measurements/pipetting
Specific field skills, including:
population sampling
surveying (biotic and abiotic)
cartography/Geographic Information Systems
observation techniques
identification
Content, including:
evolutionary theory
hierarchy of biological organization
physiological mechanisms/principles
genetics/inheritance
cellular processes
micro/macrostructure
ecological principles
mechanisms of gene expression/regulation
philosophy of nature (the environment)
quantitative reasoning
scientific processes and history of science
behavior
reproduction and development
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
General Education
First Year Seminar (FYS)
ENG 101 Composition and ENG 102 Writing with Texts
Foundations courses:
Humanities
World Cultures
Fine Arts
Social Science (PSY 100)
Natural Science
Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 110)
Connections courses (2 total)
Synthesis course
Biology and Math Requirements
Core courses
BIO 151 General Biology I: Structure & Function
BIO 203 General Biology III: Genetics
MAT 110 Biostats
BIO 242 Nutrition
BIO 321 Microbiology/Lab
BIO 234 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 235 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Chemistry, Psychology, and Public Health Requirements
Core courses
CHE 105 General Chemistry I/Lab
PSY 100 General Psychology
PSY 230 Human Development or 240 Child Development
BIO 207 Medical Terminology
Electives (choose a minimum of two)
PUH 101 Introduction to Public Health
PUH 310 Epidemiology
PUH 330 Global Health
PUH 350 Public Health & Society: Current Issues
HIS 205 History of Medicine in the US
CHE 106 General Analytical Chemistry II/Lab
CHE 207 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
Senior Seminar (choose a minimum of one):
BIO 495 Molecular Biology Seminar
BIO 497 Toxicology Seminar 71
BIO 498 Immunology
BIO 499 Cell Signaling Seminar
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships in healthcare, research laboratories, environmental organizations, and biotechnology-related settings, gaining practical experience that supports career preparation for graduate study, medical and health professions, or industry roles.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Hilary Aquino , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Bryce Brylawski , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Ian Cost , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Adam Hersperger , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Andrew Samuelsen , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Erin Ventresca , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Curriculum Highlights
BIO 151 & BIO 152 redesigned with enhanced study skill support
CDC-endorsed Nutrition course (BIO 242)
Evidence-based teaching practices across chemistry and physics
Laboratory experiences integrated throughout the curriculum