Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Program

The biomedical sciences program is a four-year, full time intensive course of study requiring the successful completion of 128 approved semester credits and leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical Sciences. For continued enrollment in the program, a student must maintain a cumulative science GPA of 3.20. First-year applicants must have: 1) a SAT combined score of at least 1100, with a mathematics score of at least 500 or an ACT score of at least 23; 2) an overall grade point average of B or higher in the sciences; 3) research or outreach experience; and 4) AP and Honors courses. 

Students who complete the B.S. in Biomedical Science will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes: 

  1. Correctly apply the scientific method 
  2. Demonstrate integration of cellular, systemic, and organismal processes 
  3. Illustrate basic biological concepts 
  4. Identify a Biblical principle in relation to biological concepts and processes 
  5. Demonstrate the ability to perform quantitative analysis using instrumentation or other technological resources

Required General Education Selections

(No grade below a C)

Science and Mathematics:

Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
8

(MA 121, 122, or 123 may be required before MA 171)

Biblical Studies, Health, and Wellness:

Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
3

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education, major, minor or free electives

General Education Requirements

Total Hours
131-132