Biomedical Sciences, B.S.
[Biomedical Sciences—1299.30]
The Biomedical Sciences degree offers a solid foundation of coursework for any student interested in pursuing a career in the medical profession, biomedical engineering, or further graduate studies in the biomedical sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree is an interdisciplinary 65-semester hour program including courses in biochemistry, biology, and chemistry. Two unique core courses in this major are Mechanisms of Microbial Disease and Gross Anatomy & Pathology. Additional biology and biochemistry courses provide a thorough introduction to essential techniques and methods used in biomedical sciences research. Students will participate in either an internship or independent research project for 1-3 semester credit hours.
SPECIFICS OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 124
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60
General Education Requirements: Per General Education list (see General Education Council). Exceptions: lab science requirement and mathematics proficiency are met through the major requirements.
Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.
Major Requirements: 65 hours as follows:
- 19 hours in biology: BIO 111, 111 lab, 112, 112 lab, 231, 302, 302 lab, 321, 321 lab, 460;
- 9 hours in biomedical sciences: BMS 350, 350 lab, 430, 430 lab, 450 or 498
- 8 hours of electives chosen from: BCH 306, 330; BIO 306, 306 lab, 340, 401, 401 lab, 420, 420 lab; CHM 212, 212 lab, 311, 311 lab, 420
- 12 hours in chemistry: CHM 111*, 111 lab, 112, 112 lab, 211, 211 lab;
- 5 hours in biochemistry: BCH 305, 305 lab;
- 12 hours in mathematics and physics: MTH 281*, PHY 101* or 201* and PHY 102 or 202.
* Passing a placement exam could be required before enrolling in some introductory courses. CHM 111R (0) may be required as a corequisite if it is determined that additional support would benefit the student.