2023-2024 Catalog

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Major: Biomedical Sciences, B.S. (1299), 51 Credits

General Education: 30 Credits; Major: 51 Credits; Elective Credits: 39 Credits

Learning Goals for the Major in Biomedical Sciences

After completing the major in Biomedical Sciences students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and the social and behavioral sciences.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the core concepts required for entrance to professional biomedical graduate programs.
  • Integrate and apply the natural, behavioral and social sciences to current biomedical issues.
  • Effectively communicate scientific principles orally and in writing.

Required Courses (35 Credits)

BIOL 218/MATH 218Biostatistics

3
BIOL 220General Biology I

4
BIOL 222General Biology II

4
BIOL 315Cellular and Molecular Biology

4
BIOL 441/CHEM 441Biochemistry

4
CHEM 233General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 234General Chemistry I: Laboratory

1
CHEM 235General Chemistry II

3
CHEM 236General Chemistry II: Laboratory

1
CHEM 317Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 318Organic Chemistry I: Laboratory

2
PSYCH 101General Psychology: Social and Clinical Processes

3

Biomedical Concentration (16 Credits)

The Biomedical Concentration is a pre-professional program focused on providing students with the laboratory experiences and coursework required for entrance into medical school, both allopathic and osteopathic, as well as veterinary and dental school. It also provides ample preparation for students to enter the work force in biomedical fields immediately after graduation.

CHEM 319Organic Chemistry II

3
CHEM 320Organic Chemistry II: Laboratory

2
PHYS 261General Physics I

4
PHYS 262General Physics II 

4
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Health Science Concentration (16 Credits)

The Health Science Concentration is a pre-professional program focused on providing students with the laboratory experiences and coursework required for entrance into physician assistant programs. It also provides students with ample preparation to enter the work force in the health sciences immediately after graduation.

BIOL 136Anatomy

4
BIOL 234Human Physiology

4
BIOL 320Microbiology

4
BIOL 425Genetics

4

Prerequisite: Mathematics Courses for Science Majors (0-4 Credits)

All Science majors must take MATH 141 and receive grades of C or higher unless specifically exempted by the Department of Natural Sciences. Students not ready for Precalculus must take MATH 129 Intermediate Algebra.

Thesis Track

An optional Thesis Track is available to Biomedical Sciences majors. Information can be found under the Biology major.

For course descriptions please refer to the appropriate section (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

Disclaimer

While our programs are designed to prepare students to be competitive candidates for more advanced degrees, there is no guarantee of admission into a professional program.