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 (DPR) 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
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Requirements | 36 | |
Biology Requirements | 34 | |
Chemistry Requirements | 25 | |
Math and Physics Requirements | 16 | |
Program Requirements | 12 | |
Total Hours | 123 |
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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
Code | Title | Hours |
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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 Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
or COMM:106 | Effective Oral Communication | |
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
English Composition I | ||
English Composition II | ||
Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
Introduction to Psychology | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Global Diversity | ||
Integrated and Applied Learning | ||
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 Hours | 34 |
College of Arts & Sciences Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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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
Code | Title | Hours |
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BIOL:111 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
BIOL:112 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
BIOL:211 | General Genetics | 3 |
BIOL:212 | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
BIOL:316 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
BIOL:363 | Foundations of Physiology I | 3 |
BIOL:364 | Foundations of Physiology Laboratory I | 2 |
BIOL:485 | Cell Physiology | 3 |
BIOL:486 | Cell Physiology Laboratory | 2 |
BIOL 3xx/4xx | Biology Electives | 9 |
Total Hours | 34 |
Chemistry Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CHEM:151 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM:152 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
CHEM:153 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM:154 | Qualitative Analysis | 2 |
CHEM:263 | Organic Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
CHEM:265 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
CHEM:264 | Organic Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
CHEM:266 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
CHEM:401 | Biochemistry Lecture I | 3 |
CHEM:402 | Biochemistry Lecture II | 3 |
Total Hours | 25 |
Math and Physics Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | 4 |
STAT:261 | Introductory Statistics I | 2 |
STAT:262 | Introductory Statistics II | 2 |
PHYS:261 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
PHYS:262 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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ANTH:309 | Medicine & the Humanities | 3 |
or ANTH:457 | Medical Anthropology | |
or SOCIO:342 | Sociology of Health & Illness | |
or SOCIO:450 | Sociology of Mental Illness | |
PHIL:361 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
PSYC:100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOCIO:100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Recommended Sequence
1st Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
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 |
Hours | 15 | |
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 |
Hours | 16 | |
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 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
PSYC:100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CHEM:264 | Organic Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
CHEM:266 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
BIOL:316 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
PHYS:262 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 |
SOCIO:100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
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 |
Hours | 15 | |
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 |
Hours | 14 | |
4th Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
300/400 Biology Elective | 3 | |
300/400 Biology Elective | 3 | |
Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
Arts Requirement | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
300/400 Biology Elective | 3 | |
Complex Issues Requirement | 3 | |
Free Electives | 8 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Total Hours | 120 |