Biomedical Science, B.S.

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Program Description

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 or BIOL 1610H College Biology I with C- or higher and approval of Biology Department advisor.

Program Requirements

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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 4900R or 4910R 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.

Complete Departmental Assessment conducted by the Dept. of Biology Assessment Coordinator.

Complete an exit survey administered by the Biology Department.

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the process of science through the use of hypothesis testing in the design and completion of scientific experiments.
2. Critically evaluate scientific information.
3. Quantitatively analyze scientific data through graph interpretation, statistical analysis, and problem solving.
4. Effectively communicate scientific information in both written and oral formats.
5. Explain fundamental biological concepts in cell biology, anatomy, and physiology, including how they relate to human health and disease.