Biomedical Sciences
Associate of Science
Transfer Major
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department
Founders 110 • Phone (215) 968-8305
Curriculum Code No. 1105
This major prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degree majors in allied health fields. These may include: occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, medical technology, or dental hygiene. Students are advised to review the entrance requirements of the baccalaureate institutions. In order to ensure that students make proper decisions, advising by the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department is required.
Graduates of this program are able to
- demonstrate and apply proficiency in the basic sciences including laboratory skills and knowledge of biology.
- demonstrate and apply proficiency in the basic sciences including laboratory skills and knowledge of chemistry.
- demonstrate appropriate techniques to collect, organize, evaluate and present data.
Prospective students with inadequate academic preparations should be aware that they may need additional time to acquire the necessary academic background. Prerequisites and corequisites for the required courses must be followed.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL121 Biological Principles I A,E | 4 |
| BIOL122 Biological Principles II E | 4 |
| CHEM121 Chemistry I A,E,6,7,9 | 4 |
| CHEM122 Chemistry II A,E | 4 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II E,2,4,10 | 3 |
| MATH120 College Algebra A,B,6 | 4 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking 4,5 | 3 |
| CISC110 Intro to Information Systems A,9 | 3 |
| HLTH120 Nutrition G | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective D,1 | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences electives F | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,2,10 | 3 |
| MATH120 College Algebra A,B,6 | 4 |
| Biomedical Sciences elective F | 3 |
| CISC110 Intro to Information Systems A,9 | 3 |
| HLTH120 Nutrition G | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM121 Chemistry I A,E,6,7,9 | 4 |
| COMP111 English Composition II E,2,4,10 | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology2,3,8 | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective D,1 | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences elective F | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL121 Biological Principles I A,E | 4 |
| CHEM122 Chemistry II A,E | 4 |
| Biomedical Sciences electives F | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL122 Biological Principles II E | 4 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking 4,5 | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences electives F | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
A Placement testing required.
B MATH122, MATH125, or MATH140 may be substituted.
C MATH141 may be substituted.
D Consult the list of courses approved for this subcategory. Any course may be chosen.
E Course requires prerequisite.
F Depending on career choice and transfer institution, BIOL228, COMM105, COMM110, CHEM221,CHEM222, CHEM242, BIOL181, BIOL182, BIOT105, BIOT125, MATH115, PHYS106, PHYS107, PSYC180, PSYC181, PSYC200,SOCI120, or courses in Quantitative Literacy, Arts/Humanities, and Social Sciences.
G HLTH120N may be substituted.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.
Completion of non-degree major is not available in this program.
Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements.