Biomedical Science, B.S.
Biomedical Science aims to use the vast and ever-progressing fields of biology to improve human health and the treatment of disease. It encompasses the general fields of human anatomy, physiology, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology, as well as more specialized disciplines such as neuroscience, immunology, histology, developmental biology and pathophysiology, among others. A degree in Biomedical Science helps to prepare students for several careers within healthcare, as well as a solid foundation for other post-baccalaureate work. These include preparation for medical school, dental school, and a wide variety of other graduate school options. In addition, students who are not interested in pursuing a graduate degree could work for medical labs, research labs, hospitals, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical companies following graduation with a BS in Biomedical Science.
Matriculation Requirements
BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB with C- or higher and approval of Biology Department advisor.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 39 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGL 101H | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| or PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB | 4 |
| CHEM 1210 | Principles of Chemistry I PP | 4 |
| CHEM 1220 | Principles of Chemistry II PP | 4 |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 68 Credits | |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1225 | Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 3400 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3500 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 3600 | Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| ZOOL 2320 & ZOOL 2325 | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory | 4 |
| ZOOL 2420 & ZOOL 2425 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 4260 | Ethical Issues in Biology WE | 2 |
| BIOL 4500 | Principles of Evolution WE | 3 |
| or BIOL 4550 | Molecular Evolution and Bioinformatics WE | |
| BIOL 4940 | Student Seminar WE | 2 |
| BIOL 492R | Professional Development | 1 |
| CHEM 2310 & CHEM 2315 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 5 |
| CHEM 2320 & CHEM 2325 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 5 |
| PHYS 2010 & PHYS 2015 | College Physics I PP and College Physics I Lab | 5 |
| PHYS 2020 & PHYS 2025 | College Physics II PP and College Physics II Lab | 5 |
| PSY 3110 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| or STAT 2040 | Principles of Statistics QL | |
| Choose four from the following Student must complete at least 4 of the courses listed even if it exceeds the required 12 credit hours | 12 | |
| Developmental Biology (3) | ||
| Immunology (3) | ||
| Emerging and Re Emerging Diseases and Zoonoses (3) | ||
| Virology (3) | ||
| Histology (4) | ||
| Pathophysiology (4) | ||
| Advanced Anatomy (4) | ||
| Human Physiology A Cell Biology Approach (4) | ||
| Neuroscience (4) | ||
| Dissection Techniques (3) | ||
| Choose one from the following | 4 | |
| Microbiology for Health Professions BB and Microbiology for Health Professions Laboratory (4) | ||
| General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory (4) | ||
| Elective Requirements | 13 Credits | |
| Complete 13 credits from the following: 1 | 13 | |
| College Biology II and College Biology II Laboratory (4) | ||
| Guided Research Experience (1-3) | ||
| Advanced Genetics Laboratory (1) | ||
| Molecular Biology (3) | ||
| Biological Chemistry II (3) | ||
| Introduction to Undergraduate Research (1) | ||
| Student Research (1-4) | ||
| Biology Colloquium (0.5-1) | ||
| Senior Thesis (1-2) | ||
| Foundations of Exercise Science GI (3) | ||
| Kinesiology (3) | ||
| Obesity Physiology and Physical Activity (3) | ||
| Calculus I QL (4) | ||
| Calculus II (4) | ||
| Vertebrate Zoology and Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (4) | ||
| Mammalogy and Mammalogy Laboratory (4) | ||
| Exercise Physiology (3) | ||
| Parasitology (4) | ||
| Comparative Vertebrate Zoology (3) | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology (4) | ||
| Biological Chemistry Lab (1) | ||
| Pharmacology (3) | ||
- 1
Minimum of 3-11 credits of Upper Division courses depending on elective choices (See Graduation Requirements)
Graduation Requirements
Complete the required minimum 120 credit hours.
If an AA or AS degree has been earned, a maximum of 64 of these credits may apply toward the BS.
At least 30 credit hours in residence at UVU or satellite sites are required, with 10 hours earned during the last 45 hours.
A minimum of 40 credits must be upper-division (numbered 3000 or above).
A minimum of 40 credits must be in the major (BIOL, BOT, BTEC, MICR, or ZOOL prefixes), 30 of which must be upper-division. A minimum of nine Department credits must be taken at UVU.
Except for 490R Special Topics courses, a maximum cumulative total of 9 credits in any combination of upper division Departmental courses with an "R" designation may count toward graduation.
Complete Biology Department core courses with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course.
Achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 with a minimum GPA of 2.25 in biology department courses.
Complete the appropriate application for graduation form.
Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1615 | College Biology I BB and College Biology I Laboratory | 5 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| FINE ARTS | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| CHEM 1210 & CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I PP and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 5 |
| HUMANITIES | 3 | |
| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE | 3 | |
| PE/HLTH | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| HISTORY GE | 3 | |
| BIOL 3500 | Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM 1220 & CHEM 1225 | Principles of Chemistry II PP and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | 5 |
| ZOOL 2320 & ZOOL 2325 | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| CHEM 2310 & CHEM 2315 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 5 |
| ZOOL 2420 & ZOOL 2425 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 4940 | Student Seminar WE | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| BIOL 3400 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 2320 & CHEM 2325 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 5 |
| STAT 2040 | Principles of Statistics QL | 4 |
| Discipline Core Electives/ General Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| PHYS 2010 & PHYS 2015 | College Physics I PP and College Physics I Lab | 5 |
| BIOL 3600 | Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| Discipline Core Electives/ General Electives | 7 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| PHYS 2020 & PHYS 2025 | College Physics II PP and College Physics II Lab | 5 |
| MICR 2060 & MICR 2065 | Microbiology for Health Professions BB and Microbiology for Health Professions Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 4500 or BIOL 4550 | Principles of Evolution WE or Molecular Evolution and Bioinformatics WE | 3 |
| Discipline Core Electives/ General Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| BIOL 492R | Professional Development | 1 |
| BIOL 4260 | Ethical Issues in Biology WE | 2 |
| Discipline Core Electives/ General Electives | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply the process of science through the use of hypothesis testing in the design and completion of scientific experiments.
- Critically evaluate scientific information.
- Quantitatively analyze scientific data through graph interpretation, statistical analysis, and problem solving.
- Effectively communicate scientific information in both written and oral formats.
- Explain fundamental biological concepts in cell biology, anatomy, and physiology, including how they relate to human health and disease.