2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 26, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, B.S. Biomedical Sciences track


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Biomedical Sciences track


Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Track

To fulfill BMS track requirements, students must complete ten or more biology courses, each of which must be at least three credits. They must also complete three chemistry courses for a total of 13 credit-bearing science courses:


at least one course from each of the following four groups:


Additional requirements


Further Considerations


Substitutions

BMS Students whose career preparations require successful completion of science and mathematics courses outside of biology may substitute one course from those areas for certain biology courses with the approval of the department chair.  Moreover, two 2-credit biology courses numbered 200 or greater completed during the May Experience can be combined to fulfill one of the elective course requirements for either the B.A. or B.S. degree. 

Teaching in Secondary Schools


Students seeking a career in secondary school teaching must complete a major in the field to obtain a teacher certification. They may take advantage of the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) graduate program. Please consult the with the Education Department

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