Health Sciences, Medical Science, B.S.

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The mission of the Health Sciences: Medical Science program is to provide students with interdisciplinary coursework, thoughtfully planned experiences, and personal advising to prepare them for successful application and acceptance to graduate programs such as Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Pathology, Doctor of Pharmacy, and others.

Science Core Certificate [17 Credits]

CHM 103 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s).
SCI 298 - Introduction to Research Methods 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I 4 Credit(s). * Required for Secondary Education (Ag Ed)
BIO 111 - Introductory Biology II 4 Credit(s). * Required for Health Science, Health & Human Performance, and Nursing
Choose 1 of the following three:
MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 111 - Pre-Calculus I 3 Credit(s).
MTH 203 - Concepts in Calculus 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
ESC 202 - Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics 4 Credit(s).

Medical Science Emphasis

The Medical Science Emphasis is designed to serve as a pre-professional course of study for students interested in applying to programs awarding the following degrees: Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) or Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), among others (see Articulation Agreement list). Careful planning of professional electives is important to ensure preparation for application to specific programs and schools.

Health Science Required Courses [18 Credits]

CHM 104 - General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).
MTH 203 - Concepts in Calculus 3 Credit(s).
PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).
SCI 198 - Medical Terminology Basics 2 Credit(s).
SCI 398 - Junior Seminar 3 Credit(s).
SCI 498 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s).

Medical Science Required Courses [42 Credit Hours]

BIO 230 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Credit(s).
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
BIO 255 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
BIO 303 - Microbiology 4 Credit(s).
BIO 305 - Introductory Genetics 4 Credit(s).
BIO 320 - Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s).
CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s).
CHM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).
CHM 315 - Biochemistry I 4 Credit(s).
PHY 201 - General Physics I 4 Credit(s).
PHY 202 - General Physics II 4 Credit(s).

Health Sciences, Medical Science, B.S.

Science Core Certificate [17 Credits]

Medical Science Emphasis

Health Science Required Courses [18 Credits]

Medical Science Required Courses [42 Credit Hours]

Total Credit Hours Required in Certificate: 17

Total Credit Hours Required in Program: 60

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120