Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions
Program Overview
Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions
Program Overview
The Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) Bachelor of Science program is designed to provide a broad background to develop the scientific and psychosocial knowledge, and an understanding of the health care team and the health care system. The program offers three interdisciplinary majors: Clinical Professions, Community Patient Care, and Health Management, Policy & Information.
Description of Major
The Clinical Professions major expands and develops the solid science foundation needed to apply to medical school, dental school, physician assistant programs, and a number of other health care professions that require post-baccalaureate training. A student's program-of-study in the Clinical Professions major is dependent upon the health profession the student wishes to enter.
Honors in the Major
Honors in the Major requires junior standing, a 3.2 GPA on at least 15 semester hours at FSU and all transfer work, and completion and defense of an honors thesis for 6 hours credit under the direction of a faculty committee.
Prerequisite Coursework
The following are the state-wide common prerequisites:
- BSC X010, X010L Biological Science I and Lab
- MACX114 Trigonometry
- CHM X045, X045L General Chemistry I and Lab
- CHM X046, X046L General Chemistry II and Lab
- PSY X012 General Psychology
- MACX105 College Algebra
- MACX140 Pre-Calculus
- BSC X011, X011L Biological Science II and Lab
Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Before admission to FSU, upper division transfer students are highly recommended to complete about 96-128 experiential service hours in health-related fields that are patient-centered and hands-on experiences.
Major Change Requirements
Students desiring to change their major into one of the majors in the IMS B.S. program must submit an IMS Experiential Learning Placement Form by the appropriate due date and must be on track with the appropriate Mapping milestones.
Clinical Professions Course Requirements
All courses required for the IMS B.S. program must be completed with a grade of "C minus" or better.
Prerequisites
- PSY 2010 General Psychology (3)
- MAC 1105 College Algebra (3)
- MAC 1114 Trigonometry (3)
- MAC 1140 Pre-calculus (3)
- CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (3)
- CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
- CHM 1046 General Chemistry II (3)
- CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
- BSC 2010 Biological Science I (3)
- BSC 2010L Biological Science I Laboratory (1)
- BSC 2011 Biological Science II (3)
- BSC 2011L Biological Science II Lab (1)
Core Requirements
- PHY 2053C College Physics A (4)
- PHY 2053L College Physics A Laboratory (0)
- PHY 2054C College Physics B (4)
- PHY 2054L College Physics B Laboratory (0)
- CHM 3120 Analytical Chemistry (3)
- CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Lab (1)
- Organic sequence (see options below) (5-9)
- BCH 4053 Biochemistry I (3)
Organic Chemistry Options
- Option 1: (12 hours)
- CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I (3)
- CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II (3)
- CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab (3)
- BCH 4053 General Biochemistry I (3)
- Option 2: (8 hours)
- CHM 3217 One Semester Organic Chemistry (4)
- CHM 3217L One Semester Organic Chemistry Lab (1)
- BCH 4053 General Biochemistry (3)
Seminar Requirements
- IHS 1100 Exploring Health Professions Seminar (1)
- IHS 2121 Delivering Patient Care Seminar (1)
- IHS 3122 Intro to Medical Sciences Seminar (1)
- IHS 3931 Problems and Issues in Healthcare Seminar (1)
- IHS 4501 Inquiry in Healthcare Research Seminar (1)
Senior Capstone Requirement
- IHS 4901 Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Capstone Course (3)
Science and Non-Science Major Electives
- 6 hours of Science Electives from approved list
- 6 hours of Non-Science Electives from approved list
- 21 hours from approved Science and/or Non-Science Elective lists
Minor Requirements
Students majoring in Clinical Professions are not required to complete a minor for their IMS Degree.
Digital Literacy
BSC 2011L Biological Science II Lab (1) satisfies this requirement for the major.
Oral Communication Competency
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met with an approved college-level course.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
- Total Hrs. Required: 120
- General Education: 36
- Prerequisite Coursework: 28
- Major Coursework: 59-64
- Minor Coursework: 0
- Digital Literacy: 0 beyond major
- Oral Communication Competency: 3
Mapping
Mapping is FSU's academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semesters to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.
Remarks
- A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, at least 30 of which must be taken at this University.
- At least half of the major course semester hours (30 hours) must be completed in residence at this University. After enrolling at this University, all remaining major course requirements must be completed at this University.
- The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
Employment Information
Salary Information
For more information, refer to the National Association of Colleges and Employers or the Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major
- Allergist/Immunologist
- Cardiologist
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Dermatologist
- Endocrinologist
- Epidemiologist
- Exercise Practitioner
- Family Practitioner
- Gastroenterologist
- Geneticist
- Gerontologist
- Gynecologist/Obstetrician
- Hematologist
- Medical Examiner
- Medical/Physician Assistant
- Naturopathic Doctor
- Neonatologist
- Neurologist
- Oncologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Orthopedic Medical Physician
- Otolaryngologist
- Pathologist
- Pediatrician
- Podiatrist
- Psychiatrist
- Rheumatologist
- Surgeon
- Urologist
- Audiologist
- Genetic Counselor
- Inhalation/Respiratory Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- Personal Trainer
- Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Sales Worker
- Pharmacologist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
Representative Employers
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Assisted Living and Extended Living Facilities
- Lobbyists
- Public Health Offices
- Healthcare Organizations
- Federal, State, and Non-profit Organizations