Biomedical Sciences (Comprehensive) (BS)

Bachelor of Science

The comprehensive major in Biomedical Sciences, is a rigorous and selective program in the sciences that prepares academically-serious students for:

Professional schools of medicine, physician assistant studies, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing or other health-related professions,
Graduate work in cell biology or molecular biology,
Graduate work in fields such as biotechnology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and microbiology where a strong undergraduate foundation in cell and molecular biology would be an asset, and
Employment in cell biology, molecular biology, or biotechnology-based industries.

Because of sequential prerequisites, limited course offerings, and tight course scheduling, students seeking formal admission to the degree program must begin to plan their program with a Biomedical Sciences advisor in the School of Health Sciences early during their freshman year.

Admission Requirements

Formal admission to the Biomedical Sciences major requires:

Completion of at least 25 hours of course work, including BMS 110 , BMS 111 , BMS 231 , and CHM 160 and CHM 161 .
A cumulative and science GPA of 2.50 or higher.
A grade of “C” or better in all specific general education requirements (item 1 below), all required BMS core courses (item 3 below), and all requirements from other Academic Areas (item 4 below).
A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in a prerequisite course prior to taking a sequential course.
In the terminal semester, student is required to take a comprehensive assessment examination.

Major requirements

Core requirements

Specific General Education requirements:

one course from

Preferred General Education requirements:

Biomedical Sciences courses:

Required courses from other academic areas:

Public Affairs Capstone Experience:

BMS 494 - Senior Seminar

and any combination of the following courses equaling three total hours:

Complete one of the following options:

Anatomy and Physiology option (39 hours)

16 hours of electives from:

Other electives may be selected with advisor approval. At least 10 of these elective hours must carry a BMS course code.

Cell and Molecular Biology option (39 hours):

19 hours of electives from:

Other electives may be selected with advisor approval. At least 10 of these elective hours must carry a BMS course code.

Human Health Sciences option (36-38 hours):

16 hours of electives from:

Other electives may be selected with advisor approval. At least 10 of these elective hours must carry a BMS course code.

Note:

* Credit may only be used to satisfy one requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 82-90

University level requirements:

Accelerated graduate program in Biomedical Sciences

Eligible students in this major may apply to the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information. Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.