Biomolecular Sciences, B.S.

Requirements

Core

General Program

This program offers a curricular focus on molecular and cellular mechanisms that is integrated with organismal physiology and emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory instruction and independent student research. This degree is appropriate for students wishing to prepare for professional training in medicine or for graduate study in such areas as genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, or cell physiology.

General Program Requirements

Directed Electives (additional credits to total 35 credits in the major, chosen from the following):

Biotechnology Specialization

This program offers a strong focus on the principles of cell and molecular biology and emphasizes the practice of biomolecular research. It is designed to prepare students for advanced study in the biomolecular sciences or careers that use the concepts and techniques of molecular and cellular biology.

This program requires completion of the core, plus four laboratory courses, including:

Biotechnology Specialization Requirements

Directed Electives

Related Requirements

In addition to the 35 credits in the major, made up of the core and one of the advanced components described above, the student must take:

Cross-listed Courses

BMS 318, BMS 319, BMS 412, and BMS 413 are also listed in the course description section of the catalog with a BIO designator. These double- or cross-listed courses (i.e., BMS 318 and BIO 318) are considered fully equivalent.

500-Level Course Options

Undergraduate students who use the form, Enrollment in 500 Level Courses by Undergraduates, and who have at least 90 credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher may (with the approval of the appropriate department chair and dean, School of Graduate Studies, and with appropriate prerequisites) choose any of the following 500-level courses in the directed elective portion of the advanced component of their major program: