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: 120
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60
General Education Requirements: Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council). Exceptions: the 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: BIOL 1110, 1110 lab, 1120, 1120 lab, 2310, 3020, 3020 lab, 3210, 3210 lab, 4600;
- 9 hours in biomedical sciences: BIOM 3600, 3600 lab, 4300, 4300 lab, 4500 or 4980
- 8 hours of electives chosen from: BCHE 3060, 3060 lab, 3300; BIOL 3060, 3060 lab, 3400, 4010, 4010 lab, 4200, 4200 lab; CHEM 2120, 2120 lab, 3110, 3110 lab, 4200
- 12 hours in chemistry: CHEM 1110*, 1110 lab, 1120, 1120 lab, 2110, 2110 lab;
- 4 hours in biochemistry: BCHE 3050, 3050 lab;
- 12 hours in mathematics and physics: MATH 2281*, PHYS 1001* or 2001* and PHYS 1002 or 2002.
* Passing a placement exam could be required before enrolling in some introductory courses. CHEM 1110R (0) may be required as a corequisite if it is determined that additional support would benefit the student.