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BMS.BS - Biomedical Science BS

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Biological Sciences

Program Code

BMS.BS

Program Title

Biomedical Science BS

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Department

Biological Sciences

Description

The Major in Biomedical Science provides an opportunity for all students interested in a career in the health professions to have a curriculum specific to their needs so that there is no confusion about which courses are needed in order to be a competitive applicant. The program will provide broad training and enough flexibility in upper-level biology electives so that students can also tailor their program to their specific interests within the medical field.

Outcome

Explain and apply the core biological concepts including energy and matter, structure and function, information flow, systems, and evolution

Outcome

Articulate an understanding of the core competencies including the process of science, quantitative reasoning, and modeling and simulation of biological phenomena

Outcome

Demonstrate biomedical science’s interdisciplinary nature which requires communication and collaboration

Outcome

Recognize the ethical, historical, societal, and legal implications of biomedical science

Outcome

Recognize that diverse perspectives and ideas enhance biomedical investigation and broaden scientific knowledge

Program Information

All students must earn a minimum grade of C- and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 across all courses that are required for the major in order to successfully complete the degree.

Biomedical science students are allowed to repeat any major-required course taken at Elmhurst University in which they received a grade of D, F, P, NP, W or Audit no more than one time for each course.

Biomedical science majors must complete courses in the Biology Core and the Biomedical Science Core, as well as a final supporting course for the program.

The Biomedical Science Core requires students to complete four biology courses at the 300/400 level, including one elective course. Required and elective biology courses must fulfill all five categories listed below (note that each course counts for more than one category; see Biology Major description for course listings in each category)

• Evolution

• Information Flow

• Structure/Function

• Systems

• Transformation of Energy and Matter

Please note, biomedical science students are not eligible to count two terms of Independent Research (BIO 492 or BIO 495) as a single upper-level elective.