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Biological Sciences (BA,BS)

Academics Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 Degrees & Programs Biological Sciences (BA,BS)
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Specializations

  • Medical Sciences
    • Ecology, Evolution and Environment
    • Genetics and Cellular Biology
    • Integrative Biology
    • Medical Sciences
    • Medical Technology

The medical sciences specialization, a pre-health professions curriculum, will prepare students for entry into medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, optometry, osteopathy, chiropractic, and podiatry schools, as well as into many other allied health programs.

Students considering a health-related profession should demonstrate above-average ability in the natural sciences. Students also should exhibit traits commonly associated with health practitioners, e.g., persistence, curiosity, good judgement, initiative, emotional maturity, attention to details, and good interpersonal skills. Pre-dental students should also have or develop good manual skills and the ability to make acute judgments on space and shapes. The medical sciences specialization provides entrance requirements for professional schools, and also awards students a Bachelor of Science either at the end of the four-year program, or in the case of early admission, at the end of the first year of professional school. Students requesting acceptance for the medical science specialization will be advised by a biology/medical science advisor with regard to their academic curriculum. Because professional schools adhere rigidly to their entrance requirements and because there is strict course sequencing for completion of these requirements, students in this specialization should seek advisement early to ensure satisfactory progress.

Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Medical Science

The first two years of biology and chemistry courses are identical for all specializations. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts will complete six courses in fine and performing arts or humanities, including one year of the same foreign language. 


Year 1 Fall Semester

(4) BIOL 150 Biology I (BLS, EL) 
(4) CHEM 121A General Chemistry I (BPS) 
(1) CHEM 125A General Chemistry Lab I (EL)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(5) MATH 145 Calculus for Life Sciences (FQR)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
18 - Total Credits

Year 1 Spring Semester

(4) BIOL 151 Biology II (BLS, EL) 
(4) CHEM 121B General Chemistry II (BPS)
(1) CHEM 121B General Chemistry Lab II (EL)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking
15 - Total Credits

Year 2 Fall Semester

(4) BIOL 220 Genetics
(3) CHEM 241A Organic Chemistry I (EL)
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation or PHIL 212
(4) STAT 244 Statistics (BICS) 
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
17 - Total Credits


Year 2 Spring Semester

(4) BIOL 319 Cell & Molecular Biology
(3) CHEM 241B Organic Chemistry II (BPS)
(2) CHEM 245 Organic Chemistry Lab (EL)
(5) PHYS 131/PHYS 131L or PHYS 151, PHYS 151L
14 - Total Credits


Year 3 Fall Semester

(5) PHYS 132/PHYS 132L or PHYS 152, PHYS 152L
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)
(3) BIOL Elective
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
14 - Total Credits


Year 3 Spring Semester

(4) BIOL 340 Physiology
(3-4) BIOL Elective (300-400 Level)
(3) Elective
(3) Experience Global Cultures (EGC)
(3) Health Experience (EH)
16-17 - Total Credits


Year 4 Fall Semester

(1) BIOL 492
(4) BIOL Elective (400 Level)
(3) CHEM 351 Biochemistry I
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(1) Elective
12 - Total Credits


Year 4 Spring Semester

(2) BIOL 492M or BIOL 497
(3) CHEM 352 Biochemistry II
(3) Experience United States Cultures (EUSC)
(3-4) BIOL Elective (300-400 Level)
(3) Elective
14-15 - Total Credits


Total Hours 120-122 

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts will need to complete six additional courses in Fine and Performing Arts or Humanities, including one year of the same foreign language. 


Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If 'Minor' requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.

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