Yes! Nearly all of our students get first-hand research experience. There are two ways for you to be involved in research. One, there will be opportunities in some of the courses to do independent projects in the lab. Or, if you have a hypothesis of your own or want to work with a faculty on their research, you can get independent study course credit for it!
One Health is an integrative major by design. Your core classes combines insights from Biology, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science majors and the upper level coursework extends that foundation and bridges disciplines looking at human health, animal health, disease transmission, and ethics. Pursuing One Health at Westminster represents a rare opportunity at the undergraduate level, since most One Health programs in the United States are at the graduate-level.
No. An internship is not required for the One Health major, but could provide you with valuable experience. For example, as a One Health major you may want to apply to Veterinary School which requires experience hours with large and small mammals; Westminster College’s Internship Program can help you secure that experience for a more competitive application. You can also work with a faculty sponsor in our department to help sharpen the skills and experience you gain.
Because of the integrative nature of the major, the possibilities are wide-ranging. Students are involved in Tri-Beta the National Biology Honor Society, the living-learning community called EcoHouse, the gardening club (which got a new greenhouse in 2019!), Pre-Healthcare Professionals Club (PHCPA), and Peer Health Educators. Many students are also active in athletics, choir, and Greek Life.