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Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Science

This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001. This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure.

The degree explores the application of powerful modern bioscience approaches such as molecular cell biology, molecular genetics and genomics, as well as anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience to human health. It is a preparatory degree for tomorrow’s health care professionals and leaders and thus prepares students for successful admission to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs as well as graduate studies in biomedical sciences.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website. 

 

Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours

Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

Mathematics – 3 hours

MATH 2413Calculus I

4

Life and Physical Sciences – 6 hours

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1312General Chemistry II

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 3 hours

PSYC 2301General Psychology

3

Integrative and Experiential Learning – 2 hours

CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Lab

1
CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Lab

1

Major Requirements – 49 Hours (36 advanced)

Biomedical Sciences – 22 hours (9 advanced)

Required

BMED 1101Introductory Medical Biochemistry

1
BMED 1102Introduction to Biomedical I Lab

1
BMED 1103Introductory Cell Biology

1
BMED 1104Introductory Molecular Biology

1
BMED 1105Introductory Medical Genetics

1
BMED 1106Introductory Medical Microbiology

1
BMED 1107Introductory Immunology

1
BMED 1108Introductory Medical Neuroscience

1
BMED 1109Evolutionary Medicine

1
BMED 1110Introductory Medical Physiology

1
BMED 1111Introduction to Biomedical II Lab

1
BMED 2101Gross Anatomy

1
BMED 2102Molecules, Cells, and Tissues

1
BMED 3101Pathobiology and Host Defense

1
BMED 3102Neurochemistry

1
BMED 3103Human Behavior

1
BMED 3104Integrated Body Systems I: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary

1
BMED 3105Integrated Body Systems II: Gastrointestinal Systems

1
BMED 3106Integrated Body Systems III: Renal, Fluid and Electrolytes

1
BMED 3107Integrated Body Systems IV: Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

1
BMED 3108Integrated Body Systems V: Dermatology, Hematology and Musculoskeletal

1
BMED 3109Medical Syndromes

1

Advanced Biomedical Sciences – 27 hours (27 advanced)

Required

BMED 3121Independent Research I

1
BMED 3122Independent Research II

1
BMED 3123Independent Research III

1
BMED 3124Independent Research IV

1
BMED 4220Medical Bioinformatics, Genomics, and Systems Biology

2
BMED 4230Human Genetics and Medical Genomics

2
BMED 4440Medical Microbiology

4
BMED 4250Advanced Cell Biology

2
BMED 4260Advanced Molecular Biology

2
BMED 4270Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

2
BMED 4280Advanced Medical Neuroscience

2
BMED 4290Medical Immunology

2
BMED 4295Pathophysiology

2
BMED 4310Medical Biochemistry

3

Support Courses – 23 Hours (3 advanced)

Required

CHEM 2123Organic Chemistry I Lab

1
CHEM 2125Organic Chemistry II Lab

1
CHEM 2323Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 2325Organic Chemistry II

3
MATH 1342Elementary Statistical Methods

3
MATH 2413Calculus I

4
STAT 3301Applied Statistics for Science, Engineering, and Medical Science

3
PHYS 1401General Physics I

4
PHYS 1402General Physics II

4

Restricted Electives – 6 Hours (3 advanced)

Spanish Elective – 3 hours

Choose 3 hours of Spanish courses

Advanced Elective – 3 hours (3 advanced)

Choose 3 advanced hours from BMED, PSYC, BIOL, CHEM, MATH, PHYS, HPRS, or CSCI.

Total Credit Hours: 42

Total Credit Hours: 120

Admission, Progression, And Graduation Requirements, if applicable:

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements are:

  1. UTRGV accepted
  2. Submitted BMED application online or pdf application form by email
  3. High School Transcripts
  4. College Transcripts (if applicable)
  5. Career survey writing sample
  6. SAT/ACT scores

Progression requirements

Students have to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA at all times.

Graduation requirements

A grade of ‘C’ or better in Biomedical Sciences (Section B1) and in MATH 2413 and in CHEM 1311, CHEM 1111, CHEM 1312, CHEM 1112 is required for graduation.