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The BS in Biomedical Sciences immerses students in an exploration of topics in the life sciences, including cell biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology and physiology, as they are applied to the science of human health. The BS in Biomedical Sciences allows students to fulfill some undergraduate course requirements for admission to medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy and other health- and science-related graduate or professional schools.
These courses must be completed within the past 5 years and with a minimum grade of 2.0.
- TCHEM 142 General Chemistry 1 (6)
- TCHEM 152 General Chemistry 2 (6)
- TCHEM 162 General Chemistry 3 (6)
- TBIOL 120 Introductory Biology 1 (6)
- TBIOL 130 Introductory Biology 2 (6)
- TBIOL 140 Introductory Biology 3 (6)
- TMATH 124 Calculus 1 (5)
- TMATH 125 Calculus 2 (5)
- TCHEM 251 Organic Chemistry 1 (6)
- TCHEM 261 Organic Chemistry 2 (6)
- TPHYS 121 Physics - Mechanics OR PHYS 114 AND PHYS 117 (5)
Complete a minimum of 15 credits of advanced Biomedical Sciences. Select a minimum of two classes from List A, and an additional class from List A or List B.
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List A: Biomedical Electives (minimum of 2 courses)
A deeper understanding of some aspects of biomedical science provides the opportunity to apply the fundamentals of biomedical science and prepares you for employment in a biomedical field or the pursuit of graduate studies.
- TBIOL 312 Sensory and Systems Neuroscience
- TBIOL 320 Vertebrate Anatomy and Diversity
- TBIOL 350 Introduction to Epidemiology
- TBIOL 401 Microbial Physiology
- TBIOL 412 Behavioral and Affective Neuroscience
- TBIOL 414 Immunology
- TBIOL 436 Systems Biology
- TBIOL 455 Ecotoxicology
- TCHEM 271 Organic Chemistry 3
- TCHEM 433 Organic Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules
- TPSYCH 361 Psychopharmacology
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List B: Environmental Context Electives
Human health and environmental health are intimately related. List B electives allow exploration of the relationship between the two, or provide a chance to apply the scientific concepts central to biomedical studies in a broader way related to other organisms or the planet.
- TBIOL 203 History and Ecology of Biological Invasions
- TBIOL 204 Tropical Ecology and Sustainability
- TBIOL 306 Animal Behavior
- TBIOL 318 Biogeography
- TBIOL 340 Ecology and Its Applications
- TBIOL 422 Evolution
- TBIOL 434 Conservation Biology Practice
- TBIOL 438 Environmental Biology: Marine Invertebrates
- TCHEM 245 Chemistry through History
- TCHEM 333 Environmental Chemistry
- TCHEM 439 Analytical Chemistry with Environmental Applications
- TESC 210 Introductory Research Experience in the Sciences
- TESC 433 Pollutant Fate and Transport in the Environment
- TESC 435 Limnology
- TMATH 207 Introduction to Differential Equations
- TMATH 208 Matrix Algebra with Applications
- TMATH 210 Intermediate Statistics with Applications
- TMATH 410 Regression Modeling with Applications
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TBIOMD 490 Context for Global Health Experiential Learning AND TBIOMD 491 Global Health Experiential Learning Program
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TBIOMD 492 Critical Reading in Biomedical Sciences Literature
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TBIOMD 494 Biomedical Sciences Community Engagement Internship
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TBIOMD 499 Undergraduate Research in the Biomedical Sciences
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TGH 494 Thesis of Project for Global Honors* (with approval from major coordinator)
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TGH 496 Experiential Learning in Global Honors* (with approval from major coordinator)
*restricted to Global Honors students
Students who wish to complete pre-medical, -veterinary, -dental, -pharmacy, or other professional or graduate school program in conjunction with the Biomedical Sciences degree are advised to research specific schools and programs they wish to attend, as requirements vary. Some additional coursework may be required, such as:
ADVISORS
Ryan Branchini
Students with last names starting with A–L
Toni Woodman
Students with last names starting with M–Z
MAJOR COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Clinical and Research Laboratories
- Healthcare
- Post-graduate Studies
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 45 lower-division credits is required before declaring the major. To declare the Biomedical Sciences major, students should reach out to the major academic advisor.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
For a BS in Biomedical Sciences, students must complete 144 major credits, as well as the UWT general education and graduation requirements totaling a minimum of 180 credits.
