Academics
HPRAP Biology Courses
AP & IB Credit Considerations
HPRAP academics include highly desirable courses taught by faculty in a supportive atmosphere.
- HPRAP student participants take at least one course in the program each semester. Student participants are often able to choose two courses/semester and a course or two in their Sophomore year.
- Courses are taught on-site within Kittredge West residence hall, limited to an average of 19 students per class.
- Courses range from foundational life sciences courses to courses on medical ethics, global health policy, writing, and social sciences.
- As part of the HPRAP experience students are invited to join co-curricular activities that enhance the learning environment and integrate the Health Professions theme through experiences such as field trips, guest speakers, peer groups and topic-focused study sessions.
- Students working toward a degree typically take 12-16 credits (4-6 courses) each semester. Registration for HPRAP courses will be facilitated by the program coordinator.
General advising is required and can be arranged through your student Buff Portal. Seeking four-year plans for HPRAP-relevant majors? Please follow the links below:
- IPHY:
- MCDB:
- EBIO:
- NRSC:
- PSYC: (same as NRSC; variations on NRSC/PSYC majors/minors and certificates should be discussed with your academic advisor)
- BCHM:
- CHEM:
Useful information about MCDB Labs: /mcdb/phage-genomics-lab
Spring 2025 RAP Course Offerings
General Education | Course | Course Title | Instructor | Meeting Times |
Social Sciences | Foundations in Public Health | Dr. Maureen Floriano | MW 8:45 – 10:00 am | |
Written Communication | First-Year Writing and Rhetoric | Lonni Pearce | MWF 1:25 – 2:15 pm | |
Arts & Humanities | Introduction to Medical Ethics | Dr. Eric Lee | T/TH 9:30 – 10:45 am | |
Natural Science | Biology 2 | Jessica Gorski | MWF 10:10 – 11:00 am or 12:20 – 1:10 pm | |
Natural Science | Biology & Society | Melanie Peffer | T/TH 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | |
Natural Science | Introduction to Medical Terminology | Dr. Tammy Maldonado | T/TH 9:30 – 10:20 am |