Biomedical Science, B.S. - Main Campus and Radford University Carilion Campus

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

All Biomedical Sciences majors are required to take the following courses and are advised to take them as part of the Core Curriculum requirements:

• CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II
• MATH 168 - Calculus I with Integrated Precalculus I
• MATH 169 - Calculus I with Integrated Precalculus II
• PHYS 111 - General Physics or PHYS 221 - Physics  
• PHYS 112 - General Physics or PHYS 222 - Physics   
• PSYC 121 - Introduction to Psychology
• SOCY 110 - Introduction to Sociology
• STAT 219 - Statistics for Biology

Additional Required Courses (16 credits)

• CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II

Required Biology Courses (30 credits)

• BIOL 131 - Ecology and Adaptation
• BIOL 132 - Biology of Cells and Microorganisms
• BIOL 160 - Introductory Seminar in Biology
• BIOL 232 - Organismal Biology
• BIOL 231 - Genetics, Evolution and Development
• BIOL 471 - Biochemistry I
• BIOL 474 - Biochemistry Laboratory
• BIOL 305 - Introduction to Scientific Literature
• BIOL 472 - Biochemistry II
• BIOL 475 - Biochemistry Laboratory II
• BIOL 460 - Advanced Seminar in Biology

300-400 Level Biology Courses (18 credits)

All Biomedical Sciences majors must take 18 credits of 300-400 level Biology courses.  Out of the 18 credit hours, 14 credit hours must be chosen from the following list:

• BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology
• BIOL 309 - Physiological Foundations Pharmacology
• BIOL 310 - Human Structure and Function I
• BIOL 311 - Human Structure and Function II
• BIOL 314 - Gross Anatomy I
• BIOL 315 - Gross Anatomy II
• BIOL 334 - Microbiology
• BIOL 350 - Comparative Anatomy
• BIOL 351 - Comparative Animal Physiology
• BIOL 365 - Integration of Science Foundations
• BIOL 405 - Histology
• BIOL 409 - Virology
• BIOL 412 - Immunology
• BIOL 432 - The Eukaryotic Cell
• BIOL 433 - Cancer Biology
• BIOL 450 - Molecular Biology
• BIOL 477 - Neuroscience
• BIOL 481 - Special Topics in Biology
• BIOL 491 - Directed Study and Research
• BIOL 492 - Undergraduate Research

Electives

Students should consult with their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation.

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 120