Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Medical Biology - Health Sciences Track
College: Arts and Sciences
Department: Biological Sciences
Contact: Dr. Lawrence Fritz, (Chair) lfritz@une.edu
Biology is an exploration of the living world that underscores and explains the unity and diversity of life. But it is also a truly human endeavor in that it affects us all. Because we live at this time in human history – at the beginning of what many believe to be a biological age – students must be able to apply biological concepts to the wide array of problems and choices they inevitably face.
The medical biology major is designed to provide a strong foundation in the biological sciences for students who ultimately pursue careers in human medicine, dentistry, other health professions (e.g. physical therapy), biomedical research, or the biotechnology industry. Students in the medical biology major can choose one of three possible tracks: (1) medical sciences track, (2) health sciences track, and (3) pre-physician assistant track.
The health sciences track is ideal for students whose ultimate goal is to apply to stand-alone graduate-level programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and related health professional programs. It provides students with a solid foundation in the biological sciences that are pre-requisites for entry into graduate programs. Additionally students in this track are required to complete off-campus internships for college credit (e.g. in hospital, clinical, or laboratory setting).
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Credits |
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| University Core Requirements |
42-43 |
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| Program Required Courses |
25-29 |
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| BIO 100-Biology I (included in core requirements) |
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| BIO 101-Biology II |
4 |
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| BIO 245-Gen Prin of Human Anat, Phys, and Patho I |
4 |
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| BIO 345-Gen Prin of Human Anat, Phys, and Patho II |
5 |
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BIO 200 or higher electives (at least two courses with restrictions: see below)* |
6-9 |
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| BIO 400 or higher elective (not satisfied by Internship/Research) |
3-4 |
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| Biological Sciences Internship | |||
| BIO 495-Biological Sciences Internship |
3 |
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| Program Required Science, Mathematics and Social Science Courses | 28 | ||
| Chemistry | |||
| CHE 110 - General Chemistry I |
4 |
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| CHE 111 - General Chemistry II |
4 |
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| Mathematics | |||
| MAT 150-Statistics for Life Sciences |
3 |
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| MAT 180 - Precalculus |
3 |
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| Physics | |||
| PHY 110 - Physics I |
4 |
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| PHY 111 - Physics II |
4 |
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| Social Sciences | |||
| PSY 105-Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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| PSY 205-Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
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Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) |
variable | ||
| Minimum Required Total Credits |
120 |
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*Note: One of the BIO 200 or higher courses must be selected from the following: |
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| Highly Recommended Courses | |||
| CHE 210 - Organic Chemistry I |
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| CHE 310 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
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Department of Biological Sciences Faculty
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