Biology: Biomedical Sciences
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Biomedical Sciences (BS) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
Start a Seamless Pathway to Medical School
Southeast Missouri State University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine have partnered to provide SEMO students with a seamless transition to medical school. Are you exploring osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, or podiatric medicine? This pathway will get you on track for success.
Professional Partnerships
Our agreement with St. George’s University guarantees all SEMO graduates from the pre-medical or biomedical sciences programs who meet the requirements gain admission into its accredited School of Medicine.
Outcomes & Careers
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$229k
Physician
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for physicians and ophthalmologists is $229,300.
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$126k
Physician Assistant
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a physician assistant is $126,010.
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$95k
Biological Scientist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a biological scientist is $95,920.
The biology biomedical sciences curriculum includes core coursework to prepare you for any area of biology. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Required Courses:
- BI163 Evolution & Ecology (4)
- BI173 Cell & Organismal Biology (4)
- BI283 Genetics (4)
- BI389 Career Development in Biology (2)
- CH184 General Chemistry I Lab (1)
- CH185 General Chemistry I (3)
Choose one math course:
- MA116 Precalculus A (3)
- MA137 Precalculus (5)
- MA139 Applied Calculus (3)
- MA140 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I (5)
Choose one additional math course:
- MAxxx Additional math (for which MA116 is a prerequisite) (3)
- MA155 Statistical Reasoning (3)
Experiential Learning Requirement: 2 hours
- BI551-553 Biology Field Studies (2)
- BI563-565 Experience in Museum Curation (1-3)
- BI570 Development of Instructional Materials (1)
- BI582 Internship in Biology (1-3)
Biomedical Sciences Option Required Courses:
- BI310 General Microbiology (4)
- ZO310 Zoology (4)
- ZO331 Animal Physiology (3)
Biology Electives: Choose 17 Hours
- Any BI, BO, ZO, BT courses. At least 10 credit hours must be at the 300-599 level.
Non-Biology Requirements:
- CH 186 General Chemistry II (3)
- CH 187 General Chemistry II Lab (1)
- CH341 Foundations of Organic Chemistry (4)
- CH342 Organic Chemistry Lab I (1)
- PH120 Introductory Physics I (5)
- PH121 Introductory Physics II (5)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (15-17 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- BI163 (4)
- CH184/185 (4)
- MA116/137/139/140 (3-5)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (14 Hours)
- BI173 (4)
- CH186 (3)
- CH187 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- Additional Math course (3)
Milestone: achieve a target cumulative GPA of 3.2
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- BI283 (4)
- CH341 (4)
- CH342 (1)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- BI310 or ZO310 (4)
- CH343* (3)
- CH344* (2)
- Biology elective (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: achieve a target cumulative GPA of 3.2
(summer courses are encouraged to avoid 18 hour semesters)
Junior Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- PH120/020 (5)
- ZO331 (3)
- Biology Elective (3)
- Experiential Learning Req (2)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- BI389 (2)
- PH121/021 (5)
- Biology elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: take admission test and apply to professional program
Senior Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- Biology electives (4)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (13 Hours)
- Biology electives (4)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Milestone: achieve a target cumulative GPA of 3.2
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
* Recommended for program; consult advisor
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Hands-on Learning
You’ll gain hands-on real-world experience through a required 80 hours outside the classroom shadowing doctors and nurses, working in hospitals, or conducting laboratory research with faculty.
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
Alumnus
"Conducting research gave me a sense of which medical programs I am interested in applying to as well as specialties I am considering after my training. I’ve worked in a wide range of labs on campus, which has prepared me for the research I want to do in medical school."
Andrew Behrmann
Happening in Biology
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701