B.S. Biology, Biomedical Emphasis
B.S. Biology, Biomedical Emphasis
With a B.S. Biology, Biomedical Emphasis, students can pursue a variety of pre-professional health-related programs or biomedical research.
Career Field
The Biomedical emphasis program is designed for students aspiring to pursue careers as medical doctors, physician’s assistants, dentists, veterinary doctors, osteopathic doctors, pharmacists, optometrists or physical therapists. With this area of study, a research-oriented or lab-focused career is also an option.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for veterinarians will increase by 16% between 2019-2029. That’s an additional 14,200 jobs.
Careers
As biomedical professionals, graduates with this degree can be prepared to apply to professional programs that will lead to positions in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or physical therapy. Entrance into these professional schools is competitive, but the careers are rewarding.
Professions
- Biomedical Scientist
- Medical Doctor
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Physical Therapist
- Osteopathic Medicine
- Pharmacist
- Optometrist
- Toxicologist
- Physician’s Assistant
- Neuroscientist
- Genetic Counselor
- Biotechnologist
$115,250
Median annual pay for
optometrists in 2019
| Biology B.S. Core Curriculum | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| BIOL 111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 112 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 180 | Biology Research Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL 230 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 320 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 419 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 20 | |
| Required Courses | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| BIOL 340 | Cell and Molecular Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL Electives Choices | 9 - 12 | |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
| Required Cognates | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 231 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 122 | General Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 180 | 3 - 4 | |
| Sub-Total Credits | 27 | |
| Total Credits | 60 - 64 | |