University of New England

Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Medical Biology - Health Sciences Track

College: Arts and Sciences

Department: Biological Sciences

Contact: Dr. Stine Brown, (Chair) sbrown@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).

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program.  Transferred biology courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the biology courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents.  Otherwise, they will transfer as general electives.  All Biology courses previously completed must be no older than eight years.  Other options and restrictions apply.  See Undergraduate Admissions also.

Curricular Requirements

See General Information for Biological Sciences Department Majors for details concerning curriculum topic areas, minors, honors program, internships, and general information on UNE's largest department.  Please visit our Department Homepage also.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2007-2008 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2007.

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.