Chair: Stephen K. Itaya (380-2710)
Professors: Covey, Davis, Gu, Turrens,
Associate Professors: Itaya, Spector, Thurston
Assistant Professors: Fell, Geissler, Small
Adjunct Professor: Guarino
Adjunct Associate Professor: Hall

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate preparation for those students interested in pursing careers in medicine, dentistry, basic medical research, biomedical education or other health professions. The curriculum is designed to provide students a strong general education in the humanities, arts, social sciences, mathematics, and sciences followed by in-depth study in the basic medical sciences. The program offers an optional Honors Research Thesis (BMD 499) to qualified students which consists of a first-hand research laboratory apprenticeship in biomedical research under the mentorship of a faculty scientist. Students interested in the Honors Research Thesis option should contact Dr. Julio Turrens for information. The Biomedical Sciences curriculum as a whole is aimed at establishing a conceptual framework from which the student can pursue postbaccalaureate educational experiences in the biomedical sciences, particularly Medicine, Dentistry or Ph.D. study in Basic Medical Sciences, as well as in a variety of health and science related fields. In addition, the Department of Biomedical Sciences offers basic medical sciences course work that serves as a background for students wishing to pursue professional component programs in the College of Allied Health Professions.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS
Students planning to major in Biomedical Sciences who also have plans to attend medical, dental, or pharmacy school are designated as Biomedical Sciences/Pre-professional students. Students in this classification are advised by the pre-professional advisor and by the College of Allied Health advisor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
(129 semester hours including the following)

Area I - Written Composition (6 credits)
EH 101, 102 3, 3

Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts (12 credits)
CA 110 (3 credits)
ARH 100, ARS 101, DRA 110, MUL 101 (3 credits)
EH 215 or 216 or 225 or 226 or 235 or 236 (3 credits)
PHL 121 3

Area III - Natural Sciences & Math (12 credits)
MA 125 (4 credits)
CH 131,132 (4 credits each)

Area IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences (12 creidts)
PSY 120 (3 credits)
HY 101, 102, or HY 235, 236 (3 credits each)
SY 109 (3 credits each)

Area V - Pre-Professional, Major & Electives (19-23)
BLY 121, 122 (4 credits each)
CH 201, 202 (5 credits each)
PH 114,115 (5 credits each)
ST 210 (3 credits each)
CIS 150 (3 credits each)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits)
CP 200 or HS 170 (1 credit)
Math/Science Elective (3 credits) (MA 126; ST 310; BLY 215, 311, 341, 363, 459; CH 265; BMD 210)

Forty-six semester hours of Biomedical Sciences courses including:

And either

Or

*Please Note: BMD 101 is not required for transfer or change of major students who have completed at least 15 semester hours of college credit.

SPECIAL COURSE FEES

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
A minimum of 18 credits in Biomedical Sciences, including BMD 311, 321, 322, 335, and three additional BMD credits.

Descriptions of all Biomedical Sciences (BMD) courses

College of Allied Health Professions

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