Biomedical Science, B.S.

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The Biomedical Science major is designed for highly motivated students who are considering a career in health science areas such as medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine. The major focuses on those disciplines of the natural sciences and mathematics which will assist students in their preparation for matriculation into professional or graduate schools.

Requirements for a Major in Biomedical Science (B.S. Degree)

Core Requirements:

BIO 101 - Life Science 3 Semester Hours
BIO 102 - Life Science Laboratory 1 Semester Hours
BIO 123 - Methods in Biology 2 Semester Hours
BIO 200 - Cell Biology 3 Semester Hours
BIO 222 - Evolution 3 Semester Hours
BIO 303 - Genetics 4 Semester Hours
BIO 499 - Senior Seminar 3 Semester Hours
CHM 111 - General Chemistry I 3 Semester Hours
CHM 112 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Semester Hours
CHM 121 - General Chemistry II 3 Semester Hours
CHM 122 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Semester Hours
CHM 301 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Semester Hours
CHM 302 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Semester Hours
CHM 311 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Semester Hours
CHM 312 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Semester Hours
MAT 121 - Calculus I 4 Semester Hours
MAT 213 - Elementary Statistics 3 Semester Hours
PHY 211 - General Physics I 3 Semester Hours
PHY 212 - General Physics Lab I 1 Semester Hours
PHY 221 - General Physics II 3 Semester Hours
PHY 222 - General Physics Lab II 1 Semester Hours

Plus a Required Concentration in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinarian or Pre-Dentistry.

Pre-Medicine Concentration

Pre-Veterinarian Concentration

Pre-Dentistry Concentration

Note: Additional coursework may be required for admission into a specific school’s program and entry into professional school may require a specific number of hours in related volunteer work.