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2022-2023 Southeastern University - Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Bachelor of Science, Biology: Medical Sciences



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Biology Majors-Academic Policies   

 

Bachelor of Science, Biology: Medical Sciences 4 Year Plan A  

Bachelor of Science, Biology: Medical Sciences 4 Year Plan B   

 

Students may enroll for one Special Topics Course for a total of 3 hours only to count toward the required 13 hours of Medical Science Concentration. (BIOL 4633, BIOL 4643, BIOL 4653, CHEM 4003, CHEM 4013, & CHEM 4023 Special Topics in Biology or Current Topics in Chemistry).

Department of Natural Sciences Guidelines and Policies:

1. Students are required to earn a grade of “C-” or better in all Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics courses.​

2. Students must complete all of the Pre-Biology Core courses at Southeastern University or elsewhere with a C minus or higher to continue in this major.

3. A student who does not complete MATH 2144 Calculus I by the end of the Sophomore year (4th semester) with a grade of C minus or higher at Southeastern University or elsewhere, whether repeated or not, will not be permitted to continue in the major.

4. A student who has accumulated three (3) or more grades below C minus (including grades of WF) in any of the following Math courses (MATH 1414, MATH 2023, MATH 2144, or MATH 2244) or Chemistry courses (CHEM 1533, CHEM 1633, CHEM 2133 or CHEM 2134) taken for college credit at Southeastern University or elsewhere will not be permitted to continue in the major. 

*Courses count toward Foundational Core

Foundational Core - 56 Credit Hours


Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 19 CreditHours


Natural Science with Lab - 4 Credit Hours


Behavioral Science - Select One (1) Course from the Following - 3 Credit Hours


*Recommended by AMCAS to take PSYC 1133 for those taking the MCAT exam.

Social Science - Select One (1) Course from the Following - 3 Credit Hours


*Recommended by AMCAS to take SSCI 2133 for those taking the MCAT exam.

Historical Perspective - Select One (1) Course from the Following - 3 Credit Hours


Humanities - Select One (1) Course from the Following - 3 Credit Hours


*Recommended by AMCAS to take HUMS 2233 for those taking the MCAT exam.

Major Core - 53 Credit Hours


Senior Research and Capstone - 3 Credit Hours


Total Program - 121 Credit Hours


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