» B.S. Applied Human Physiology

 *Area of Study (AoS) Coursework 24 credits

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

The American Medical Student Association Pre-Medical Chapter of Chapman University (AMSA) is committed to providing the educational tools and resources needed for pre-medical and pre-health students to successfully navigate the path towards the next phase of their medical education. Through research, health seminars, community service, clinical experience, and physician interaction we aim to nurture a community of students dedicated to a life-long interest and career in the field of medicine.

President: Lindsay Zumwalt
Club Email: chapmanu.amsa@gmail.com

Global Medical Brigades

Global Medical Brigades spends the school year fundraising and collecting medical supplies to prepare to brigade in a foreign country. This year the brigade will be traveling to Nicaragua. The brigade allows students to set up a clinic in an impoverished area of the country and provide much needed medical care to those who wouldn't normally get that care.

President: Emma Hughes
Club Email: chapmanmedical@globalbrigades.com

Emergency Medical Education Club

The Emergency Medical Education Club is a group intended to introduce students to the field of emergency medicine both as providers and bystanders. During the semester we will have guest speakers come in to discuss different topics such as jobs in the field, medical emergencies and emergency preparedness. We will also offer resources for those interested to further their education. We will bring some resources to campus and we will also bring students to different training events off campus. For example, the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Foundation Conference is an event in which we will meet and discuss topics specifically relating to college students/EMTs across the country.

President: Thalie Schweiger

Chapman MEDLIFE

Chapman MEDLIFE is a student organization dedicated to helping communities in countries with little access to health care. Member of the chapter have the opportunity to get hands on experience in mobile clinics around the world. These mobile clinics allow members to gain real-world experience of medical insecurity in developing nations. Participants are asked to help general physicians, dentists, and obstetricians of the country to treat native patient for a duration of one week, with additional time to absorb the country’s culture. Further, participants get to work alongside community member on MEDLIFE projects such as building staircases and homes for communities in need. In addition to fundraising, members will be educated on the difficulties faced by third-world countries and participate in local community service events.

President: Maddy Sielski

Applied Human Physiology majors are encouraged to consider spending a semester abroad and have many opportunities around the globe. Earn credit toward your Chapman degree by taking unique courses that may be applied for credit for both general education and your major such as Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Chemistry, and more! Below are sample courses and recommended programs for Applied Human Physiology majors. Apply two semesters prior. Visit the Global Gateway for more options.

 Europe

• ISA – University of Roehampton (London): Biomechanical Analysis of Movement, Intro to Sports & Exercise Psychology, Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology, Principles of Human Nutrition, Cell Biology, Physiology of Exercise, Applied Biomechanics, Physiology of Exercise
• Temple University Rome (Italy): Contemporary Biology, Biostatistics, Biochemistry
• Arcadia – University of Glasgow (Scotland): Forensic Medicine, Sports Science, Functional Anatomy for International Pre-Medical Students, Genes, Molecules, & Cells

Pacific Region

• University of Auckland (New Zealand): Basic Concepts of Physics, Physics for the Life Sciences, Biophysical Foundations, Physiology, Exercise, & Fitness, Health, Fitness, & Culture
• ISA – University of Sydney (Australia): Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology-Training Adaptations, Exercise physiology and Biochemistry, Biomechanical Analysis of Movement, Physiological Testing and Training, Environmental Stress and Physiological Strain, Diet and Nutrition for Health and Sports
• ISA – University of Newcastle (Australia): Exercise Physiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Biomechanics, Motor Control
• ISA – La Trobe University (Australia): Exercise Biomechanics, Brian, Mind, & Behavior, Chemistry, Physics for Life Sciences, Practical Skills in Biomedical Science, X-Ray Science

Asia

• ISEP – Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Malaysia): Applied Exercise Physiology, Mind and Body, Nutrition for Specific Sports, Positive Psychology and Sports Excellence, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation, Sports Stress Management

Africa

• University of Cape Town (South Africa): Applied Human Biology, Human Neurosciences, Integrated Anatomical and Physiological Sciences

Students can partake in a Summer International Internship to obtain hands-on work and culture experience while earning 3 Chapman credits. Internships are offered in seven locations worldwide including Santiago, Shanghai, Prague, Madrid, Dublin, Australia (multiple cities), and New Zealand (multiple cities).  Placements are customized and based on the student’s major, career goals, and interests. Apply fall semester prior.

Every Interterm and summer, Chapman faculty lead groups of students on Travel Courses for 1-4 weeks and you can earn 3-4 Chapman credits to a range of international and domestic locations. Travel Course subjects include language, environmental science, leadership, business, humanities, and others. Apply one semester prior.