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:

Genetics

BIO-210 Genetics
BIO-211 Molecular Genetics
BIO-212 Human Genetics
BIO-213 Population Genetics and Evolution
Note: BIO-210, 211, or 212 recommended

Cell and Molecular Biology

Physiology

Ecology and Environmental Biology

Additional requirements

At least three other courses in biology numbered 200 or higher
CHM-110 Foundations of Chemistry or CHM-111 General Chemistry - Exam Equivalency
CHM-115 Kinetics, Thermodynamics and the Environment
CHM-120 Organic Chemistry I
The ETS Major Field Test in Biology

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 with the Education Department.