Biomedical Sciences BS

Be Advised

Pre-medicine is not a major; students should plan to complete a bachelor's degree before entering medical school and may elect to major in a variety of fields. Most medical schools require that certain basic courses be completed before entering medical school. These include one year of biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, one year of physics, mathematics through calculus, 6 semester credits of English composition as well as courses in the humanities and behavioral sciences. Examples of science courses would be course, course, course, course; course, course, course, course; and course, course. At least one semester of biochemistry is now required by some schools. Some students who do not have any background in one of the science areas may elect to take general education courses before beginning the 200 level courses that do meet the medical school requirements for admission. The behavioral science requirement is usually 8 semester credits in areas such as psychology, sociology, or anthropology. The basic requirement for humanities is also 8 semester credits. The required courses may vary from year to year, and students are strongly urged to meet with the adviser.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Degree Map

This is a recommended course sequence based on the current University Catalog for this degree and illustrates how the degree could be completed. Actual plans for individual students will vary based on transfer credits, semester start, advisor recommendations and academic needs.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Be Advised

1.       Students must complete all courses in the Biology Core (28 credits), Chemistry Core (20 credits), Physics Core (8 credits), and Mathematics and Statistics Core (6 credits unless you place beyond MATH 112).  Students must complete at least 18 additional credits from these biomedical elective categories:

a.       Techniques in Biomedical Sciences (5 credits minimum) select from: BIOL 466, BIOL 468, BIOL 482, BIOL 483, BIOL 484, BIOL 486, BIOL 477, BIOL 479, BIOL 451, BIOL 485. A maximum of 3 credits of BIOL451 will count towards this elective group.

b.       Health & Disease (5 credits minimum) select from: BIOL 364, BIOL 366, BIOL 444 (1-3 credits), BIOL 419, BIOL 460, BIOL 462, BIOL 464, BIOL 472, BIOL 474, BIOL 476, BIOL 480. A maximum of 3 credits of BIOL 444 will count towards this elective group.

c.       Societal Influences on Biomedical Sciences (up to 6 credits) select from: PHIL 328, BIOL 266, BIOL 361, BIOL 367, BIOL 456, BIOL 457, BIOL 493.

d.       On occasion, an upper-level course outside of biology can be applied towards electives at the discretion of the student’s adviser.

2.       At least 32 credits of 300- and 400-level courses required in the major must be completed at SCSU.

3.       All SCSU students must complete a minimum of 120 credits to graduate.

4.       All SCSU students must have at least 40 credits of 300/400 level courses to graduate.

5.       All SCSU students must complete a minimum of 40 credits of Liberal Education courses AND meet the requirements of all 10 goal areas, including RIGR and Diversity.

6.       Apply for graduation one semester before you plan to graduate.