A Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Medicine will prepare you to pursue a career in medicine and is also ideally suited for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in fields such as genetics, cell biology and molecular biology.
To complete our most specialized and rigorous major, students must earn 40 credit hours in biology, including 28 credit hours of core courses (including genetics, cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry) and 8 credit hours of biology electives.
In addition, 26 credit hours of chemistry and physics courses are required.
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
BIOL 1101 | Orientation to Biology | 1 |
BIOL 1414 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity | 4 |
BIOL 1514 | Introductory Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Physiology | 4 |
BIOL 3003 | Genetics | 3 |
BIOL 3114 | General Microbiology | 4 |
BIOL 3514 | Cell Biology | 4 |
BIOL 3714 | Biochemistry I | 2 |
BIOL 4052 | Analysis of Scientific Literature | 2 |
BIOL 4214 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
BIOL 4502 | Biology Capstone | 2 |
An additional 8 credit hours of biology electives are required. 3000- or 4000- level BIOL-prefix courses (except BIOL 3103 Introductory Biochemistry, which may not count towards a major in Biology: Pre-Medicine). No more than 6 credit hours total may be in BIOL-prefix directed study, research and/or internship courses.
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
CHEM 1104 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 1141 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CHEM 1204 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 1241 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
CHEM 3103 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 3141 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CHEM 3203 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 3241 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
PHYS 1503 | General Physics I or | 3 |
PHYS 2104 | University Physics I | (4) |
PHYS 1541 | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
PHYS 2141 | University Physics I Lab | (1) |
PHYS 1603 | General Physics II or | 3 |
PHYS 2204 | University Physics II | (4) |
PHYS 1641 | General Physics II Lab or | 1 |
PHYS 2241 | University Physics II Lab | (1) |
A minimum of 124 credit hours, including General Education hours, are required for a degree.
The Biology: Pre-Medicine major is ideal if you're interested in pursing an advanced degree or career in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine. Be sure to consult with your admissions counselor for advice on selecting your major based on your goals and future plans.
