Program Details

B.S. in Biophysical Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Regent University

Do you enjoy scientific discovery and want to make a difference in the STEM industry? Regent's Bachelor of Science in Biophysical Sciences is one of the most academically rigorous health sciences programs in Virginia. Explore bioethics, evolutionary theory and historical philosophiesâ€”all taught from a Christian worldview.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Hybrid

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Regent University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Regent University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
New River Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit policy. Regent with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit polic. Students with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major.
Credit for Prior Learning	Regent accepts CLEP, AP, IB, DSST, Excelsior Exams, and select Industry Certifications .
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Regent University

College Level Information

Transfer Center

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Transfer Admission Application

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Transfer Student Aid

Financial Aid for Transfer Students

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Number of Transfer Students

2015

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

51% of transfer students accepted with an average GPA range of 2.5-3.0.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Regent University's 13,000 students are studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, VA., and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelorâ€™s, masterâ€™s, and doctoral degrees from a Christian perspective in 150+ areas of study.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Students may contact the Office of Admissions directly for questions and direction related to transfer credit.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Biology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science in Degree - Chemistry Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Natural Resources	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate in Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate in Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Not Specified
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Biotechnology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Physical and Natural Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Math Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science: Science (Chemistry Major)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science: Science (Biology Major)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Earth Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Science with concentration in Biology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Science with concentration in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Science with concentration in Physics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Science with concentration in Professional Science, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Management Occupations
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Minimum Term of Active Duty

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Regent University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$9,975	Per Semester	$79,800	$0	$79,800	Applicable to students taking 12-18 credit hours in the fall or spring semesters. Students taking less than 12 credit hours, more than 18 credits hours, summer courses, or students enrolled completely online will be a charged per credit at the applicable rate as posted on the financial aid website.
Fees
University Services Fee	$700	Per Semester	$5,600	0	$5,600
University Services Fee	$850	Per Semester	$6,800	0	$6,800	Fall and spring semesters only. This fee is reduced to $700 for standard enrollment students during the summer semester.
University Services Fee	$700	Per Semester	$5,600	0	$5,600	Summer semester only.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.