Program Overview

Biology: Biomedical Sciences Emphasis

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Biomedical Sciences emphasis prepares students for careers in biomedical research, medicine, and other health professions. The program provides a strong foundation in modern biology, with a focus on anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and genomics.

Learning Outcomes

• Concepts in Biology: Demonstrate the ability to define and explain core concepts in ecology, evolutionary biology, and genetics, and in the biological sciences more broadly.
• Scientific Communication: Effectively read, evaluate, and communicate scientific information.
• Scientific Method: Demonstrate knowledge and application of the scientific method.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ECOL 320: Genetics
• ECOL 335: Evolutionary Biology
• BIOC 384: Foundations in Biochemistry

Career Fields

• Academic research
• Genetics
• Law
• Medicine and healthcare
• Pharmacology

Level of Math

• Substantial Knowledge: This strand involves skill and facility with calculus. The S-strand begins at one of two calculus options - MATH 122A/B (Functions for Calculus and First-Semester Calculus) or MATH 125 (Calculus I).

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency: Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options:
  • Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona.
  • Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level.
  • An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department.
  • In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Science

Degree

• Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

4-Year Sample Plan

• First Year
  • 1st Semester
    • MATH 122A
    • MATH 122B
    • CHEM 151
    • ENGL 101
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
  • 2nd Semester
    • Calculus II or Statistics (MATH 129 or MATH 263 recommended)
    • CHEM 152
    • ECOL 182R
    • ECOL 182L
    • ENGL 102
• Second Year
  • 3rd Semester
    • CHEM 241A
    • CHEM 243A
    • MCB 181R
    • MCB 181L
    • Second Language
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • 4th Semester
    • CHEM 241B
    • CHEM 243B
    • PHYS 102
    • PHYS 181
    • Second Language
    • Lower Division Biology
• Third Year
  • 5th Semester
    • ECOL 320
    • PHYS 103
    • PHYS 182
    • Major Elective (Science & Society)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • 6th Semester
    • ECOL 335
    • Biochemistry (BIOC 384 recommended)
    • Major elective (Physiology)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• Fourth Year
  • 7th Semester
    • ECOL 302
    • Major elective (Physiology)
    • Major elective (Genetics)
    • Major elective (Cell or Molecular Biology)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • 8th Semester
    • Major elective (Cell or Molecular Biology)
    • Major elective (Microorganismal)
    • Major elective (Macroogranismal)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • General elective
    • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)