Pre-Medicine Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
The Pre-Medicine option is directed at students planning to apply to medical or dental school who also wish to target chemistry as a career pathway. A degree in chemistry provides a strong foundation for many professions and postgraduate degrees in chemistry or related areas. Students can earn a BS degree in Chemistry in four years while also taking Pre-Medicine option courses in biology, biochemistry, and related areas that are important components for application to medical school.
The Pre-Medicine option is designed for the Track-Two BS degree in Chemistry.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| BB 314 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BB 450 & BB 451 | GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY and GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 6-7 |
| or BB 490 & BB 491 | BIOCHEMISTRY 1: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION and BIOCHEMISTRY 2: METABOLISM | |
| BI 211 & BI 212 & BI 213 | *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY and *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY and *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY | 12 |
| BI 311 | GENETICS | 4 |
| PHL 444 | *BIOMEDICAL ETHICS | 4 |
| ST 351 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | 4 |
| Total Hours | 34-35 | |
| * | Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC) |
Option Code: 690