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Biological Sciences: Medical Professions Option

Associate in Science Science, Engineering and Mathematics - Biology and Chemistry

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Semester 1 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
ENG-111 College Writing I
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and RDG-095, ELL-103 or placement
CHM-201 General Chemistry I/Lab
4

Prerequisites: MAT-197 and pre/co req: ENG-111
MAT-281 Calculus I
4

Prerequisite: MAT-197
BIO-195 General Biology I/Lab
4

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 and MAT-194 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
  • General Education Requirements Quantitative Problem Solving and Scientific Reasoning satisfied by program.
  • This option has three tracks:  1. Pre-pharmacy school; 2. Pre-physician’s assistant or physical therapy school; 3. Pre-medical or Pre-veterinary school.  Course selection will vary based on a student’s intended career.  Students should learn about the course requirements of specific programs as they choose their electives.  Please see each semester’s advising notes for correct course registration.
  • Students need to complete three General Education courses during semesters 1 and 2. Students do not need to complete General Education courses in any particular order.
  • MAT-197 requires a C+ or higher to enroll in CHM-201.
  • If a student is not eligible to take (MAT281) Calculus I, they should take (MAT-197) Precalculus in order to take (CHM-201) General Chemistry I/Lab in their second semester.
Semester 2 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
ENG-112 College Writing II
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisite: ENG- 111
GenEd-CCC Community & Cultural Contexts
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.

(Formerly Area 2)

Choose one course from Community and Contexts Menu
BIO-196 General Biology II/Lab
4

Prerequisite: BIO-195
CHM-202 General Chemistry II/Lab
4

Prerequisite: CHM-201
GenEd-CW Creative Work
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.

(Formerly Area 6)

Choose one course from Creative Work Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
  • Cell Biology/Lab (BIO-207), Genetics/Lab (BIO-208), Organic Chemistry I/ Lab (CHM-251), (CHM-252) Organic Chemistry II/Lab and Interpretation and Presentation of Scientific Research (SCI-221) is not always offered during the summer semester. All other required science and math courses are offered during the summer.
  • Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
  • Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair
Semester 3 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
BIO-207 Cell Biology/Lab
4

Prerequisites: MAT-197, BIO-195 and either BIO-196 or BIO-120

 
CHM-251 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
4

Prerequisites: CHM-202 and ENG-112
PHY-251 Physics I/Lab
PHY-201 General Physics/Lab
 4

Prerequisite for PHY-251: MAT-281

Prerequisite for PHY-201: MAT-197
Elective Elective
3

Option elective courses:

  • BIO-120 Introduction to Biotechnology
  • BIO-203 Anatomy and Physiology
  • BIO-204 Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIO-205 Microbiology
  • BIO-208 Genetics
  • CHM-252 Organic Chemistry
  • MAT-181 Statistics
  • MAT-282 Calculus II
  • NHP-180 Medical Terminology
  • COM-171 Public Speaking and Professional Communication
  • SCI-221 Interpretation of Scientific Research
  • HON-200 Honors Seminar

See semester advising note.
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
  • Veterinary and pharmacy schools: Most require calculus and calculus-based College Physics (PHY-251 and PHY-252).
  • Medical, physician’s assistant, physical therapy schools: Most do not require calculus or calculus-based physics and students can instead take General Physics (PHY-201 and PHY-202). However, College Physics (PHY-251 and PHY-252) courses will strengthen your application.
  • Electives should be decided based on the medical profession chosen by the student. Students should research specific programs and their course requirements.
  • Veterinary and medical schools elective options:
    • Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
    • Genetics (BIO-208)
    • Statistics (MAT-181)
    • *Students may choose to take Microbiology (BIO-205).
  • Pharmacy programs elective options:
    • Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
    • Microbiology (BIO-205)
    • Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO-203)
    • *Students may also choose: Public Speaking and Professional Communication (COM-171), Statistics (MAT-181), and/or Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO-204).
  • Physician’s Assistant or Physical Therapy programs elective options:
    • Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIO-203 and BIO-204)
    • Statistics (MAT-181)
    • *Students may choose to take Medical Terminology (NHP-180) and/or Microbiology (BIO-205).
  • Continue preparations for transfer: write essays for transfer institution, collect letters of recommendation, apply for transfer.
  • Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap
Semester 4 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
Elective-1 Elective
3-4

See semester advising note
PHY-252 Physics II/Lab
PHY-202 General Physics II/Lab
 4

Prerequisites for PHY-252: PHY-251; Pre/co-requisite: MAT-282

Prerequisites for PHY-202: PHY-201
GenEd-E General Education Elective
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.

Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
Elective-2 Elective
3-4

Option elective courses:

  • BIO-120 Introduction to Biotechnology
  • BIO-203 Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIO-204 Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIO-205 Microbiology
  • BIO-208 Genetics
  • CHM-252 Organic Chemistry
  • MAT-181 Statistics
  • MAT-282 Calculus II
  • NHP-180 Medical Terminology
  • COM-171 Public Speaking and Professional Communication
  • SCI-221 Interpretation of Scientific Research
  • HON-200 Honors Seminar

See semester advising note.
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
  • Veterinary and medical schools elective options:
    • Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
    • Genetics (BIO-208), Statistics (MAT-181)
    • *Students may choose to take Microbiology (BIO-205).
  • Pharmacy programs elective options:
    • Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
    • Microbiology (BIO-205)
    • Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO-203)
    • *Students may also choose: Public Speaking and Professional Communication (COM-171), Statistics (MAT-181), and/or Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO-204).
  • Physician’s Assistant or Physical Therapy programs elective options:
    • Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIO-203 and BIO-204)
    • Statistics (MAT-181)
    • *Students may choose to take Medical Terminology (NHP-180) and/or Microbiology (BIO-205).
  • Apply for graduation.
Last Modified Date: February 2, 2022
Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

  • Use currently accepted biological, chemical and physical concepts to investigate problems and ideas presented in advanced study related to health and medicine. 
  • Use biological concepts to evaluate their own science related concerns such as personal health or health careers.
  • Use laboratory technology, equipment and techniques to investigate scientific problems critically and safely using proper scientific methods.
  • Use molecular and cellular laboratory techniques that are commonly used in Biotechnology and Medicine.
  • Explain the major concepts of cell structure, function and cellular processes that are key to life.

Career Outlook

This option will allow students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to seek a bachelor’s degree to pursue a career in the health professions. Students should enroll in this option if they plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue admission to programs in medical, veterinary, pharmacy, physician’s assistant or physical therapy professions.