Biomedical Sciences BS

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Admission Criteria

Current students wishing to pursue this program must meet Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Admission Criteria .

Course Requirements

Biomedical Sciences Core (71-72 credits)

BIO 200LLB - Evolutionary Biology Credits: 5
BIO 201LEC - Cell Biology Credits: 3
BIO 211LAB - Cell Biology Lab Credits: 1
CHE 101LR - General Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 113LAB - General Chemistry Credits: 1
CHE 102LR - General Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 114LAB - General Chemistry Credits: 1
CHE 203LEC - Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 205LBR - Organic Chemistry 1 LAB Credits: 2
CHE 204LEC - Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 206LBR - Organic Chemistry 2 LAB Credits: 2
PAS 313LLB - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BCH 403LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
BCH 410LEC - Biomedical Genetics Credits: 3
MIC 401LLB - Biomedical Microbiology Credits: 4
Select one of the following Calculus sequences:
Sequence 1:
MTH 121LR - Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I Credits: 4
MTH 122LR - Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II Credits: 4
Sequence 2:
MTH 141LR - College Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 142LR - College Calculus 2 Credits: 4
Select one of the following Physics sequences:
Sequence 1:
PHY 101LR - College Physics Credits: 4
PHY 151LAB - College Physics I Lab Credits: 1
PHY 102LR - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 152LAB - College Physics II Lab Credits: 1
Sequence 2:
PHY 107LR - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 108LR - General Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 158LAB - General Physics II Lab Credits: 1
Select one of the following Physiology sequences:
Sequence 1:
PGY 300LEC - Human Physiology Credits: 4
PGY 412LEC - Applied Physiology Credits: 2
Sequence 2:
PGY 451LEC - Human Physiology I Credits: 3
PGY 452LEC - Human Physiology II Credits: 3
Select one of the following Statistics courses:
STA 119LEC - Statistical Methods Credits: 3 AND
STA 119REC - Statistical Methods Credits: 1
OR
PSY 207LLB - Psychological Statistics Credits: 4
OR
SOC 294LR - Basic Statistics for Social Sciences Credits: 4

Electives (21 credits)

Biomedical Science electives: students need to take at least 7 elective courses (21 credits) at the 300/400 level. No more than 3 credits may come from BMS 498 or MED 498 .

AAS 414SEM - Health Problems in the Black Community Credits: 3
APY 345LEC - Comparative Primate Anatomy Credits: 3 (lecture only)
APY 348LEC - Forensic Anthropological Osteology Credits: 3
APY 349LEC - Human Genetics Credits: 3
APY 476LEC - Health Care in the United States Credits: 3
AS 492SEM - Poisons, Drugs, and Panaceas Credits: 3
BIO 319LEC - Genetics Credits: 3
BIO 406LEC - Signal Transduction Credits: 3
BIO 448LEC - Endocrinology Credits: 3
BMS 498TUT - Biomedical Sciences Research Credits: 1-8
CHE 349LEC - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences Credits: 3
HIS 392LEC - Chinese Medicine in the World Credits: 3
MED 498TUT - Undergraduate Research Credits: 1-6
MIC 406LEC - Composition and Function of the Human Microbiome Credits: 2
MIC 412LEC - Fundamentals of Immunology Credits: 3
MT 401LR - Clinical Biochemistry Credits: 4
MT 402LAB - Clinical Immunology Laboratory Credits: 1
MT 422LAB - Biomolecular Technology and Diagnostics Laboratory Credits: 1
MT 428LEC - Forensic Science Credits: 3
MT 437LEC - Applications of Molecular Biotechnology Credits: 3
NRS 301LEC - The Brain Credits: 3
NTR 401LEC - Nutrition and Health Credits: 3
NTR 402LEC - Nutrition in the Life Cycle Credits: 3
PAS 427LLB - Premedical Gross Anatomy Credits: 4
PGY 405LEC - Cellular and Molecular Physiology Credits: 4
PMY 302LEC - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: 4
PMY 309LAB - Introduction to Laboratory Skills Credits: 3
PMY 311LEC - Chemistry of Drug Action Credits: 3
PSY 322LEC - Psychopathology Credits: 3
PSY 325LEC - Health Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 336LEC - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 351LEC - Biopsychology Credits: 3
PUB 340LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
PUB 420LEC - Social Determinants of Health Credits: 3
SOC 304LEC - Sociology of Aging Credits: 3
SOC 322LEC - Medical Sociology Credits: 3
SPA 324LEC - Medical and Health-Related Spanish Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Major: 92-93

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
Elective courses as needed to complete the 122 credit hour total

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 121-122

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Minimum major GPA of 3.000 is required
Minimum University GPA of 2.800 is required

Curricular Plan

A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

First Year Fall

BIO 200LLB - Evolutionary Biology Credits: 5
CHE 101LR - General Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 113LAB - General Chemistry Credits: 1
MTH 121LR - Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I Credits: 4 OR
MTH 141LR - College Calculus I Credits: 4
UB Seminar Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

First Year Spring

BIO 201LEC - Cell Biology Credits: 3
BIO 211LAB - Cell Biology Lab Credits: 1
CHE 102LR - General Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 114LAB - General Chemistry Credits: 1
MTH 122LR - Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II Credits: 4 OR
MTH 142LR - College Calculus 2 Credits: 4
ENG 105LEC - Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 4

Total Credits: 17

Second Year Fall

CHE 203LEC - Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 205LBR - Organic Chemistry 1 LAB Credits: 2
PHY 101LR - College Physics Credits: 4
PHY 151LAB - College Physics I Lab Credits: 1
Pathway Credits: 3
Pathway Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Second Year Spring

CHE 204LEC - Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 206LBR - Organic Chemistry 2 LAB Credits: 2
PHY 102LR - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 152LAB - College Physics II Lab Credits: 1
Pathway Credits: 3
Pathway Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Third Year Fall

STA 119LEC - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
STA 119REC - Statistical Methods Credits: 1
BCH 403LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
Pathway Credits: 3
Pathway Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Third Year Spring

PGY 300LEC - Human Physiology Credits: 4
PAS 313LLB - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
Communication Literacy 2 Credits: 3
BMS Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Fourth Year Fall

PGY 412LEC - Applied Physiology Credits: 2
BMS Elective Credits: 3
BMS Elective Credits: 3
BMS Elective Credits: 3
BMS Elective Credits: 3
UBC 399MNT - UB Curriculum Capstone Credits: 1

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Year Spring

MIC 401LLB - Biomedical Microbiology Credits: 4
BCH 410LEC - Biomedical Genetics Credits: 3
BMS Elective Credits: 3
BMS Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Total Credits Required: 122

Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:

Demonstrate mastery of basic knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences and biomedical sciences
Participate in experiential learning opportunities (leadership, research, internships, study aboard, outreach and service)
Demonstrate preparation for graduate (Master’s, PhD) and professional programs (medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant)
Gain a comprehensive knowledge underlying concepts of health and disease in preparation for careers in the biomedical sciences
Exhibit a broad knowledge of interdisciplinary topics within the field of health and social sciences comparable to other programs across the country