Biomedical Sciences, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biomedical Sciences consists of 45 – 47 hours in Biology, Chemistry, and related fields.

Required coursework includes:

Major and Major-Related Courses

BIO 115	Principles of Cellular Biology	4
BIO 217	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO 218	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
BIO 221	Genetics	4
CHM 121	General Chemistry I	4
CHM 122	General Chemistry II	4
CHM 223	Organic Chemistry I	4
EXS 149	Selected Topics in Exercise Science	1-4
SCI 299	Professional Practices in the Natural Sciences	1

EXS 149 must be Medical Terminology (3 credit hours)

Choose one of the following

BIO 353	Senior Study	3
	Or
CHM 353	Senior Study	3

Choose one of the following:

BIO 412	Animal Physiology	4
	Or
CHM 316	Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	4

Pick 2 additional courses from the following:

BIO 301	Cell and Tissue Biology	4
BIO 355	Microbiology	4
BIO 357	Immunology	3
BIO 412	Animal Physiology	4
BIO 414	Developmental Biology	4
CHM 316	Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	4
BIO 416	Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	4
BIO 337	Internship in Biology	0-15

BIO 416 is cross-listed as CHM 416, so students may take either course.

For BIO 337 Internship: minimum of 3 credits at an approved site relevant to the major. Students may take CHM 337 Internship in Chemistry instead, minimum 3 credits at an approved site relevant to the major.

Through a four-year plan developed in consultation with an academic advisor, students develop a program of elective coursework in a variety of subjects individualized to their career goals.

Specific requirements of particular post-graduate institutions should be ascertained early in the undergraduate program because they may require courses for admission beyond the minimum required for the B.A. in Biomedical Sciences.

The Major in Biomedical Sciences is not open to students majoring in Biology, Biological Sciences/Pre-Vet, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemistry.