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Biological Sciences: Medical Professions Option

Associate in Science Science, Engineering and Mathematics - Biology and Chemistry

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements and applies ONLY to students entering the program beginning fall 2019. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact LifeMap/Advising for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Semester 1 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req
ENG-111 College Writing I
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
CHM-201 General Chemistry I/Lab
4

Prerequisites: ENG-111 and MAT-197
MAT-281 Calculus I
4

Prerequisite: MAT-197
BIO-195 General Biology I/Lab
4

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 and MAT-194 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
  • General Education Requirements Quantitative Problem Solving and Scientific Reasoning satisfied by program.
  • This option has three tracks:  1. Pre-pharmacy school; 2. Pre-physician’s assistant or physical therapy school; 3. Pre-medical or Pre-veterinary school.  Course selection will vary based on a student’s intended career.  Students should learn about the course requirements of specific programs as they choose their electives.  Please see each semester’s advising notes for correct course registration.
  • Students need to complete three General Education courses during semesters 1 and 2. Students do not need to complete General Education courses in any particular order.
  • MAT-197 requires a C+ or higher to enroll in CHM-201.
  • If a student is not eligible to take (MAT281) Calculus I, they should take (MAT-197) Precalculus in order to take (CHM-201) General Chemistry I/Lab in their second semester.
Semester 2 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req
ENG-112 College Writing II
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisite: ENG- 111
GenEd-CCC Community & Cultural Contexts
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.

(Formerly Area 2)

Choose one course from Community and Contexts Menu
BIO-196 General Biology II/Lab
4

Prerequisite: BIO-195
CHM-202 General Chemistry II/Lab
4

Prerequisite: CHM-201
GenEd-CW Creative Work
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.

(Formerly Area 6)

Choose one course from Creative Work Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
  • Cell Biology/Lab (BIO-207), Genetics/Lab (BIO-208), Organic Chemistry I/ Lab (CHM-251), (CHM-252) Organic Chemistry II/Lab and Interpretation and Presentation of Scientific Research (SCI-221) is not always offered during the summer semester. All other required science and math courses are offered during the summer.
  • Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
  • Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair
Semester 3 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req
BIO-207 Cell Biology/Lab
4

Prerequisites: BIO-195 and BIO-196 or BIO-120 and BIO-195
CHM-251 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
4

Prerequisites: CHM-202 and ENG-112
PHY-251 College Physics I/Lab
PHY-201 General Physics/Lab
 4

Prerequisite for PHY-251: MAT-281

Prerequisite for PHY-201: MAT-197
Elective Elective
3

See semester advising note
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
  • Veterinary and pharmacy schools: Most require calculus and calculus-based College Physics (PHY-251 and PHY-252).
  • Medical, physician’s assistant, physical therapy schools: Most do not require calculus or calculus-based physics and students can instead take General Physics (PHY-201 and PHY-202). However, College Physics (PHY-251 and PHY-252) courses will strengthen your application.
  • Electives should be decided based on the medical profession chosen by the student. Students should research specific programs and their course requirements.
  • Veterinary and medical schools elective options:
    • Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
    • Genetics (BIO-208)
    • Statistics (MAT-181)
    • *Students may choose to take Microbiology (BIO-205).
  • Pharmacy programs elective options:
    • Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
    • Microbiology (BIO-205)
    • Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO-203)
    • *Students may also choose: Oral Communication (ENG-171), Statistics (MAT-181), and/or Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO-204).
  • Physician’s Assistant or Physical Therapy programs elective options:
    • Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIO-203 and BIO-204)
    • Statistics (MAT-181)
    • *Students may choose to take Medical Terminology (NHP-180) and/or Microbiology (BIO-205).
  • Continue preparations for transfer: write essays for transfer institution, collect letters of recommendation, apply for transfer.
  • Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap
Semester 4 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req
Elective-1 Elective
3-4

See semester advising note
PHY-252 College Physics II/Lab
PHY-202 General Physics II/Lab
 4

Prerequisites for PHY-252: PHY-251; Pre/co-requisite: MAT-282

Prerequisites for PHY-202: PHY-201
GenEd-E General Education Elective
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.

Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
Elective-2 Elective
3-4

See semester advising note
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
  • Veterinary and medical schools elective options:
    • Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
    • Genetics (BIO-208), Statistics (MAT-181)
    • *Students may choose to take Microbiology (BIO-205).
  • Pharmacy programs elective options:
    • Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
    • Microbiology (BIO-205)
    • Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO-203)
    • *Students may also choose: Oral Communication (ENG-171), Statistics (MAT-181), and/or Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO-204).
  • Physician’s Assistant or Physical Therapy programs elective options:
    • Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIO-203 and BIO-204)
    • Statistics (MAT-181)
    • *Students may choose to take Medical Terminology (NHP-180) and/or Microbiology (BIO-205).
  • Apply for graduation.
Last Modified Date: April 27, 2020

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

  • Use currently accepted biological, chemical and physical concepts to investigate problems and ideas presented in advanced study related to health and medicine. 
  • Use biological concepts to evaluate their own science related concerns such as personal health or health careers.
  • Use laboratory technology, equipment and techniques to investigate scientific problems critically and safely using proper scientific methods.
  • Use molecular and cellular laboratory techniques that are commonly used in Biotechnology and Medicine.
  • Explain the major concepts of cell structure, function and cellular processes that are key to life.

Career Outlook

This option will allow students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to seek a bachelor’s degree to pursue a career in the health professions. Students should enroll in this option if they plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue admission to programs in medical, veterinary, pharmacy, physician’s assistant or physical therapy professions.