Bachelor of Science, Major in Biomedical Sciences

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Major in Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Sciences degree offered by the Department of Biological Sciences provides a robust, yet flexible curriculum with an emphasis on studying the biological basis of health and disease. It is designed to thoroughly prepare students for entrance into medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, and other professional schools, as well as graduate study in the biomedical sciences and employment as a laboratory research assistant. No minor is required for this degree.

Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.

Required Courses for the Major

The Biomedical Sciences Major must complete the following courses:

Bachelor of Science, Major in Biomedical Sciences
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) (Courses for Science Majors) 28
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)3
Component Area V (Creative Arts)3
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences)3
Component Area IX (Component Area Option)4
Degree Specific Requirements
CHEM 1411General Chemistry I 24
CHEM 1412General Chemistry II 24
CHEM 2323Organic Chemistry I: Lecture3
CHEM 2123Organic Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 2325Organic Chemistry II: Lecture3
CHEM 2125Organic Chemistry II: Lab1
CHEM 3438Biochemistry I4
MATH 1420Calculus I 14
Select one of the following:3-4
Calculus II
Statistical Mthods in Practice
Statistical Methds in Practice
PHYS 1301General Phy-Mechanics & Heat3
PHYS 1101General Physics Laboratory I1
PHYS 1302Gen Phy-Snd,Lght, Elec, & Mag3
PHYS 1102General Physics Laboratory II1
Major: Foundation
BIOL 1406General Biology I4
BIOL 1407General Biology II4
BIOL 2110Being a Professional Biologist1
BIOL 2440Introductory Cell Biology4
BIOL 3450Introductory Genetics4
BIOL 3470General Microbiology4
BIOL 4111Undergraduate Seminar1
BIOL 4361Evolutionary Biology3
Major: Prescribed Electives 3
Select 17 SCH of the Biomedical Electives: *At least 13 hours must be advanced 317
Animal Nutrition
Human Biology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
General Physiology
Pathophysiology
Developmental Biology
Histology
Undergrad Rsrch Tpcs-Biology
Spcl Topics In Undergrad Bio
Immunology
Genetic Anlys of Human Disease
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Biostatistics
Stat Desgn & Analys of Exprmt
Medical Microbiology
Advanced Molecular Biology
Parasitology
Molecular Genetics
Cell Biology
Endocrinology
Quantitative Analysis
Biochemistry II
Students may only select two of the following:
Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4
Forensic Biology Concepts 4
Interpersonal Health Communication 4
Intro to Technical Writing 4
Epidemiology 4
Physiological Psychology 4
Development Psychology 4
Electives: Advanced General
Advanced General Electives 313
Minor: Not Required 5,6
Total Hours120-121
1

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).

2

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).

3

Students may need to use Biomedical Electives and/or General Electives to reach the 42-hour requirement for advanced credit.

4

No more than two of these courses may be applied toward the Biomedical Sciences degree. Students should consult with an academic advisor in the Biological Sciences early in their degree program regarding appropriate choices for their electives.

5

A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours. 

6

All minors can be paired with this degree program.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit. 

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area IV3BIOL 1407 or 14064
BIOL 1406 or 14074CHEM 141214
CHEM 141114ENGL 130223
ENGL 130123MATH 142034
 14 15
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area V3Component Area IX3
BIOL 24404BIOL 21101
CHEM 2323
CHEM 2123
4BIOL 3450 or 34704
HIST 130143CHEM 2325
CHEM 2125
4
MATH 1430, 3379, or STAT 33793-4HIST 130243
 POLS 230553
 17-18 18
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BIOL 3450 or 34704Component Area VIII3
CHEM 34384BIOL 43613
PHYS 1301
PHYS 1101
4PHYS 1302
PHYS 1102
4
POLS 230653Prescribed Electives64
 15 14
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Advanced General Electives74BIOL 41111
Prescribed Electives610Advanced General Electives 79
 Prescribed Electives63
 14 13
Total Hours: 120-121
1

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).

2

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).

3

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).

4

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).

5

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science).

6

See, Prescribed Electives course listing below. *At least 13 hours of these electives must be advanced.

7

Students may need to use Biomedical electives and/or Free electives to reach the 42-hour requirement for advanced credit.

Prescribed Electives
ANSC 3373Animal Nutrition3
BIOL 3410Human Biology4
BIOL 3420Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy4
BIOL 3440General Physiology4
BIOL 3460Pathophysiology4
BIOL 3480Developmental Biology4
BIOL 3490Histology4
BIOL 4095Undergrad Rsrch Tpcs-Biology4
BIOL 4350Immunology3
BIOL 4360Genetic Anlys of Human Disease3
BIOL 4363Genomics and Bioinformatics3
BIOL 4374Biostatistics3
or STAT 3380 Stat Desgn & Analys of Exprmt
BIOL 4380Medical Microbiology3
BIOL 4381Advanced Molecular Biology3
BIOL 4460Parasitology4
BIOL 4480Molecular Genetics4
BIOL 4490Cell Biology4
BIOL 4493Endocrinology4
CHEM 2401Quantitative Analysis4
CHEM 3339Biochemistry II3
Student may only select two of the following:
BIOL 2404Human Anatomy & Physiology II 14
BIOL 2441Forensic Biology Concepts 14
COMS 3391Interpersonal Health Communication 13
ENGL 3330Intro to Technical Writing 13
HLTH 3360Epidemiology 13
PSYC 3333Physiological Psychology 13
PSYC 3374Development Psychology 13
1

No more than two courses may be applied toward the Biomedical Sciences degree.  Students should consult with an academic advisor in the Biological Sciences early in their degree program regarding appropriate choices for their electives.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours. 

All minors can be paired with this degree program.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BS in Biomedical Sciences is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Master the depth of knowledge required for a degree in biomedical sciences.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Work collaboratively.