Biomedical Sciences (B.S.) (T300)

The Biomedical Sciences program consists of a rigorous, hands-on laboratory-based curriculum that prepares students for direct entry into analytical/research laboratories and health sciences. This degree also prepares students for a variety of science-related positions in pharmaceutics, medical manufacturing, clinical and environmental chemistry, laboratories, health departments, zoos, and museums. Course work includes physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology, and genetics with a variety of upper-level biology- and chemistry-based courses to suit students’ individual interests.

Graduates of the program will have fulfilled the core prerequisites necessary to succeed in graduate programs in the sciences as well as a variety of professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, podiatry, chiropractic medicine, occupational and physical therapy, and physician assistant programs.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all upper division courses.

This program includes an Algebra Through Calculus math pathway. For additional information about Mathematics Pathways, please visit the Mathematics Pathways page.

Applicants interested in the Biomedical Sciences B.S. degree must satisfy the bachelor’s degree general admission requirements. The Biomedical Sciences B.S. degree has rolling admissions throughout the term; a bachelor’s degree admissions application may be submitted at any time throughout the term.

The below criteria must be met to be considered for admission to the B.S. in Biomedical Sciences Program:

1. While working toward the general education requirements for the associate degree, all students must complete the below prerequisite courses with grades of C or higher prior to starting upper division coursework.

   • BSC 2010C - Principles of Biology I

   • BSC 2011C - Principles of Biology II

   • CHM 2045C - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I

     Students must either test into CHM 2045C or take the course sequences that are prerequisites to CHM 2045C

   • CHM 2046C - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II

   • MAC 2311 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

     Students must either test into MAC 2311 or take the course sequences that are prerequisites to MAC 2311

2. Baccalaureate degree programs are Selective Access. Students should minimize second attempts and withdrawals in all prerequisite courses to have the most competitive application.

3. Applicants should develop an educational plan with a program advisor to complete the necessary steps to be considered for acceptance into the bachelor’s program of their choice. An evaluation to determine what additional coursework may be needed in order to meet the prerequisite requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Note: incomplete admission application packages and packages received after the published term deadlines will not be reviewed until the subsequent application deadline.

For additional information please consult with an advisor at any campus.

biomedicalsciences@fscj.edu.