2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Biology, BS, Medical and Allied Health Sciences Concentration
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| Degree Awarded: |
Total Credit Hours: |
| Bachelor of Science |
120 |
| Career Opportunities: |
| The Medical and Allied Health Sciences concentration offers strong preparation for professional schools in medicine, dentistry, optometry, and physical therapy, as well as for graduate programs in genetic counseling and other allied health fields. It also prepares students for careers as medical laboratory technologists, healthcare technicians, research assistants, pharmaceutical sales representatives, and positions in forensic laboratories, public health, and clinical research. |
| Degree Requirements: |
• A grade of “C” or better is required in all MATH and BIOL courses applicable to the degree.
• A minimum of 45 credit hours of 300/400-level courses are required to meet graduation requirements. |
| Note(s): |
1 Students not qualified for MATH 143 must take MATH 109 and MATH 110 before advancing to MATH 250 . Qualified students should take MATH 270 in lieu of MATH 250 .
2 Students must complete one of the following courses which place an emphasis on writing: BIOL 307 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 321 , BIOL 337 , BIOL 345 , BIOL 360 , BIOL 362 , BIOL 370 , BIOL 407G , BIOL 409G , BIOL 412G , BIOL 415G , BIOL 424G , BIOL 429G , BIOL 430G , BIOL 435 , BIOL 437G , BIOL 440G , BIOL 441G , BIOL 445G , BIOL 455G , BIOL 471G , or BIOL 485G . This course can be used to satisfy other curriculum requirements, as appropriate.
Students must complete one of the following courses that place an emphasis on quantitative training in Biology: BIOL 307 , BIOL 360 , BIOL 362 , BIOL 401G , BIOL 405G , BIOL 407G , BIOL 409G , BIOL 412G , BIOL 414G , BIOL 416G , BIOL 424G , BIOL 426G , BIOL 427G , BIOL 431G , BIOL 437G , BIOL 440G , BIOL 441G , BIOL 443G , BIOL 444G , BIOL 446G , or BIOL 458G . This course can be used to satisfy other curriculum requirements, as appropriate. Other courses, including advanced Math and Statistics courses, can be used to fulfill this requirement with the approval of the department head.
3 Students interested in taking upper level microbiology labs should take BIOL 263 .
4 Recommended electives for students interested in medical school, dental school, and allied health sciences programs. |
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