Biology - Biomedical Sciences, B.S.

Major Code: 6001

University Core (Total Listed 42-44)

For full list of courses see University Core (Bachelor’s) .

Support Courses: 0-6 Minimum Required Hours

Students majoring in Biology-Biomedical Sciences are encouraged to complete the following courses in high school.

Two years of high school algebra and one year of Trigonometry OR
MATH 1453 - Applied Algebra OR
MATH 1513 - College Algebra AND
MATH 1593 - Plane Trigonometry

Major Requirements

Biology-Biomedical Sciences: 73 Minimum Required Hours

Biology Core: 19 Credit Hours

Mathematics: 6 Credit Hours

Chemistry: 15 Credit Hours

Physics: 4 Credit Hours

PHY 1114 - Gen Physics I & Lab

**Guided Electives: 29 Credit Hours

Selected from the following:

Capstone Courses:

*A maximum of 2 credit hours from the following list of capstone courses may apply toward the 29 credit hours of guided electives.

Notes:

*To enroll in a Capstone Experience, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours. This 0 credit hour course is designed to be taken in conjunction with a capstone experience. Capstone experiences may include the above courses, or special projects in biology. Special projects include but are not limited to independent research, service learning, professional school applications, or other equivalent experiences as approved by the Capstone Coordinator. Approval of the Capstone Coordinator is required before starting any capstone experience. A reflective writing piece, which must receive a passing score, will be required for all capstones.

Minimum hours required: 125*

*Total hours required for this major may exceed the minimum 124 credit hour institutional requirement and will vary according to course selection. It is recommended students complete high school algebra II, trigonometry, physics, and two years of a second language in high school. Graduating seniors must take a national assessment exam in Biology as a graduation requirement for the B.S. in Biology-Biomedical Sciences.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in (a) all college course work, (b) course work at UCO, and (c) major courses: 2.00
A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all courses in the major to count toward meeting degree requirements.

**Students accepted to graduate medical and allied health professional schools (e.g. Chiropractic, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine) prior to completing this degree will be allowed to transfer a maximum of 30 credit hours from the first year of medical course work toward the guided electives and electives included in this degree.

To be eligible, students must have successfully completed the following minimum requirements from UCO before matriculation into the professional program: 1) 94 credit hours total; 2) 30 credit hours in residence at UCO; 3) 15 upper division credit hours in the major; 4) 50% of the total major credit hours; and 5) all regular degree requirements, including general education. (Students must apply for their bachelor’s degree within two years of completing their UCO work, but no later than graduation from medical school.)