Biomedical Sciences Area – Bachelor of Science
The biomedical sciences area is designed for students that want to focus their studies in disciplines of biology related to health and medicine. These include, but are not limited to, cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and genetics. The core of this degree provides a strong foundation for the student, and the electives facilitate breadth in the biomedical areas of interest. Because of the flexibility of the program, it is recommended for students considering careers in the health professions, students wanting to pursue graduate studies in one of the biomedical sciences or students wanting to directly enter the workforce in one of the biomedical sciences.
Program Competencies
Students graduating with the Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences should possess the following:
- Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in the sciences that will allow the graduate to collect, analyze, interpret, utilize and present information that is both qualitative and quantitative.
- A general competency in the physical sciences, including basic inorganic and organic chemistry, as well as in introductory physics, mathematics and statistics.
- An understanding of literacy of the disciplines of biology related to biomedicine, including cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology microbiology and genetics.
- An understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of biomedical sciences and science in general.
- An awareness of the importance of the arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, health sciences, biological sciences and physical sciences to the human community.
Assessment
- Departmental exit examination scores administered in the capstone course.
- Laboratory skills performance assessments administered in selected program core biology courses.
- Performance of graduates on entrance examinations to post-baccalaureate programs (GRE, MCAT, PCAT, DAT).
- Employer feedback.
- Graduate feedback.
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.
Note: Students taking MATH 152 as a general education core class must also complete MATH 141.
Biomedical Requirements
Choose one of the following:
| PHYS 201 | Elementary Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 231 | Engineering Physics I | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4-5 |
Choose one of the following:
| PHYS 202 | Elementary Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 232 | Engineering Physics II | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4-5 |
Choose one of the following:
| MATH 353 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 365 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Biomedical Electives
Choose 26 hours from the following:
Free Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120