Biomedical Science, BS

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science (390002BS) 

More on the Biomedical Science major

The biomedical science major provides for a broad background in science with concentrations in biology, chemistry, math and physics.

This major is designed with the appropriate coursework to prepare and ensure your maximal success on entrance tests like the MCAT, and for your success in professional school in general.

You'll be prepared to:

  • analyze and interpret scientific material
  • present scientific or health care-related information clearly and persuasively
  • imagine and evaluate alternative ideas
  • use research to more effectively address scientific problems

The following information has official approval of The Department of Biology and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Requirements

Summary

General Education Requirements *33
Biology Requirements34
Chemistry Requirements25
Math and Physics Requirements16
Program Requirements12
Total Hours120
 
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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements. 

Recommended General Education Courses

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major.
Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations.
Academic Foundations12
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
MATH 221
Analytic Geometry-Calculus I
Speaking: 3 credit hours
COMM 105
Introduction to Public Speaking
or COMM 106
 Effective Oral Communication
Writing: 6 credit hours
ENGL 111
English Composition I
ENGL 112
English Composition II
Breadth of Knowledge 22
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours
PSYC 100
Introduction to Psychology
SOCIO 100
Introduction to Sociology
Diversity
Domestic Diversity
SOCIO 100
Introduction to Sociology
Global Diversity
Integrated and Applied Learning2
Select one class from one of the following subcategories:
Complex Issues Facing Society
Capstone
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours36

College of Arts & Sciences Requirements

Students must also complete a minimum of 40 credits (excluding workshops) consisting of either:
Upper-level (300/400) courses both in and outside of the student’s major;
or other courses outside the major department approved by the student’s major department chair (permission should be obtained prior to enrollment); these may not include workshops

Biology Requirements

BIOL 111Principles of Biology I4
BIOL 112Principles of Biology II4
BIOL 211General Genetics3
BIOL 212Genetics Laboratory1
BIOL 316Evolutionary Biology3
BIOL 363Foundations of Physiology I3
BIOL 364Foundations of Physiology Laboratory I2
BIOL 485Cell Physiology3
BIOL 486Cell Physiology Laboratory2
BIOL 3xx/4xxBiology Electives9
Total Hours34

Chemistry Requirements

CHEM 151Principles of Chemistry I3
CHEM 152Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory1
CHEM 153Principles of Chemistry II3
CHEM 154Qualitative Analysis2
CHEM 263Organic Chemistry Lecture I3
CHEM 265Organic Chemistry Laboratory I2
CHEM 264Organic Chemistry Lecture II3
CHEM 266Organic Chemistry Laboratory II2
CHEM 401Biochemistry Lecture I3
CHEM 402Biochemistry Lecture II3
Total Hours25

Math and Physics Requirements

MATH 221Analytic Geometry-Calculus I4
STAT 261Introductory Statistics I2
STAT 262Introductory Statistics II2
PHYS 261College Physics I4
PHYS 262College Physics II4
Total Hours16

Program Requirements

ANTH 309Medicine & the Humanities3
or ANTH 457 Medical Anthropology
or SOCIO 342 Sociology of Health & Illness
or SOCIO 450 Sociology of Mental Illness
PHIL 361Biomedical Ethics3
PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology3
SOCIO 100Introduction to Sociology3
Total Hours12

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterHours
CHEM 151 Principles of Chemistry I 3
CHEM 152 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1
BIOL 111 Principles of Biology I 4
MATH 149 Precalculus Mathematics 4
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
CHEM 153 Principles of Chemistry II 3
CHEM 154 Qualitative Analysis 2
MATH 221 Analytic Geometry-Calculus I 4
BIOL 112 Principles of Biology II 4
ENGL 112 English Composition II 3
 Hours16
2nd Year
Fall Semester
CHEM 263 Organic Chemistry Lecture I 3
CHEM 265 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2
BIOL 211 General Genetics 3
BIOL 212 Genetics Laboratory 1
PHYS 261 College Physics I 4
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3
 Hours16
Spring Semester
CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Lecture II 3
CHEM 266 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2
BIOL 316 Evolutionary Biology 3
PHYS 262 College Physics II 4
SOCIO 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
 Hours15
3rd Year
Fall Semester
CHEM 401 Biochemistry Lecture I 3
BIOL 363 Foundations of Physiology I 3
BIOL 364 Foundations of Physiology Laboratory I 2
STAT 261 Introductory Statistics I 2
STAT 262 Introductory Statistics II 2
PHIL 361 Biomedical Ethics 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
CHEM 402 Biochemistry Lecture II 3
BIOL 485 Cell Physiology 3
BIOL 486 Cell Physiology Laboratory 2
ANTH 309 Medicine & the Humanities 3
COMM 105 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
 Hours14
4th Year
Fall Semester
300/400 Biology Elective 3
300/400 Biology Elective 3
Humanities Requirement 3
Arts Requirement 3
Free Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
300/400 Biology Elective 3
Complex Issues Requirement 3
Free Electives 8
 Hours14
 Total Hours120