General Education Requirements
In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.
Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.
Requirements for the major in biomedical sciences, B.S.
The biomedical sciences major at Oakland University is designed to provide excellent preparation for accomplished undergraduates students who: 1) plan on continuing education towards a medical professional degree (MD, DO, PA, DVM, etc.) or 2) are interested in pursuing a graduate degree (MS, PhD) leading to a research career in human biology. This major integrates a multitude of core disciplines and provides students with a comprehensive foundation in biology and other basic sciences. The course work also includes requirements in psychology, ethics, and social sciences, which complement the basic sciences for concentration areas in which human interaction is a significant component. A balance between theoretical and practical experience and an emphasis on integrative biology are key elements to the biomedical sciences major. Satisfactory completion of the program requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the core courses. The selection of all courses should be planned in consultation with a faculty adviser.
Evaluation Criteria for Admission into the Biomedical Sciences Major
Standing Completion of Biology I (BIO 1200) and Chemistry I (CHM 1440 & CHM 1470) courses at Oakland University with a combined grade point average (GPA) of a “B+” in these courses. Note: If you have transferred these courses, proficiency (a minimum grade of “B+”) must be demonstrated by taking at least one other course in each area (biology, chemistry) at Oakland University (OU) to then be evaluated as a part of admission into major standing.
Course requirements
To earn the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in biomedical science, students must complete a minimum of 108 credits in the major, including the core courses and 10 credits from the list of program elective courses. Overall, the B.S. degree in Biomedical Sciences requires a minimum of 128 total credits, including university General Education credit requirements.
Additional Information
In addition to these major requirements, students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements , the College of Arts and Sciences College Exploratory Requirement , and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases 124; some degrees may require a greater number).
As a general rule, no more than eight credits of course work used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.
Requirements for a Biomedical Sciences (B.S.) with a concentration in anatomy
In addition to completing the courses listed under course requirements in the Biomedical Sciences BS program, students who are considering a career in the many aspects of the medical fields, as well as anatomical teaching, may elect this concentration in their sophomore year. The selection of all courses should be planned in consultation with a faculty adviser.
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