Health Sciences Biotechnology

  • Program Course Requirements

     

    Classes and Credits:

    • Four credits in math, including Pre-calculus or Calculus

    • Six credits in science:

      • Physics

      • Chemistry

      • Biology

      • Principles of Biomedical Science

      • Anatomy and Physiology

      • Research & Medicine

     

    Participation in OnTrack OHUS! Activities include:

    • Site visits and career sampling 

    • Mentorships

    • Job shadows

    • Internships

     

    As part of the Middle College, Biotech students are encouraged to take relevant courses (at no cost to students) at Portland Community College. 

     

    Recommended Classes:

    • MP111 Medical Terminology

    • MP140 Intro to Health Law and Ethics

    • BI101 Biology I

    • BI112 Cell Biology for Health Occupations

    • CH 221 General Chemistry I

    • HE242 Stress and Human Health

    • MTH 111 Precalculus I

    • MTH 112 Precalculus II

    • MTH 251 Calculus I

    • MTH 252 Calculus II

  • Career and Technical Education Equal Opportunity Statement

    PPS promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, career, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status. All course offerings are available to students and a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in any CTE program.