Biomedical Science Major (B.A.)

The Bachelor of Arts in Biomedical Science is designed for students interested in careers in health professions such as medicine, a Physician's Assistant position, etc., as well as students interested in research in biomedical sciences.

Major Requirements

48-52 credits

Biomedical Science Core (20 credits)

Complete the following courses and any associated labs.

BIOL-2201Molecules to Cells

4 credits

BIOL-2202Organismal Biology

4 credits

BIOL-2203Ecology, Evolution and Diversity

4 credits

BIOL-3316Genetics

4 credits

BIOL-3330Cell Biology

4 credits

Chemistry and Mathematics (12 credits)

Complete the following courses and any associated labs.

CHEM-1011General Chemistry I

4 credits

CHEM-1012General Chemistry II

4 credits

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MATH-1025Data Analysis and Statistics

4 credits

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or

MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits

Physiology (4-8 credits)

Complete one physiology course or sequence. If taking Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL-2224 and BIOL-2225), both semesters are required. Courses used to satisfy the physiology requirement cannot be counted toward other program requirements.

BIOL-2224Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4 credits

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and

BIOL-2225Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4 credits

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BIOL-3350Plant Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity

4 credits

BIOL-3374Animal Physiology

4 credits

BIOL-3376Neurophysiology

4 credits

Upper-Division Electives (8 credits)

Complete at least 8 additional credits from the list below. At least one upper-division elective must include a lab.

BIOL-3309Reproduction

4 credits

BIOL-3331Evolution

4 credits

BIOL-3340Zoology

4 credits

BIOL-3360Microbiology

4 credits

BIOL-3361Pathobiology

4 credits

BIOL-3365Immunology

4 credits

BIOL-3371Endocrinology

4 credits

BIOL-3372Developmental Biology

4 credits

BIOL-3374Animal Physiology

4 credits

BIOL-3376Neurophysiology

4 credits

CHEM-4020Biochemistry

3 credits

CHEM-4020LBiochemistry Laboratory

1 credit

Biology Capstone (4 credits)

BIOL-4080Senior Comprehensive Examination

0 credits

BIOL-4990Biology Capstone Seminar

4 credits

Recommended Electives

The following electives are recommended for students seeking to pursue graduate studies and/or a career in biology.

CHEM-3011Organic Chemistry I

4 credits

CHEM-3012Organic Chemistry II

4 credits

MATH-1050Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach

4 credits

MATH-1075Single Variable Calculus

4 credits

MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits

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PHYS-2001General Physics I

4 credits

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and

PHYS-2002General Physics II

4 credits

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or

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PHYS-2071Analytical Physics I

4 credits

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and

PHYS-2072Analytical Physics II

4 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a broad-based understanding of biomedical sciences grounded in biology, chemistry, and mathematics;
  2. Complete a research project to learn the nature and methodologies of biomedical sciences;
  3. Demonstrate and apply knowledge and use of quantitative skills, analytic methods, and techniques used in the field and laboratory applicable to biological sciences;
  4. Apply biomedical science knowledge and skills outside of the classroom by participating in independent research, off-campus study in biology, an internship, or teaching;
  5. Demonstrate ability to integrate scientific knowledge among the hierarchical levels in biology (molecular, cellular, organismal and population);
  6. Demonstrate ability to integrate biological knowledge with other disciplines outside of biomedical science; and
  7. Contribute meaningfully to seminar-type critical discussions of scientific literature.