biomedical sciences graduating class of 2025
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Biomedical SciencesGraduating Class of 2025
Presented by
Autumn Swanson
Academic Coordinator
Goals for Today❖Identify your course options to be ready to register on Day 2
❖Understand how the courses fit within the overall degree and requirements
❖Aware of the factors that should be considered when planning your four years
❖Know the academic resources available to you as a student
Hint!
Most of the information presented today is available in the University Undergraduate Bulletin http://bulletin.marquette.edu/undergrad/
Undergraduate Bulletin
• University Information• Mission, requirements, resources, colleges and programs
• College of Health Sciences Information• Policy, Programs, Student Groups
• Biomedical Sciences (BISC) Information• Courses, Curricular Plans, Requirements etc.
Biomedical Sciences
• Academic Performance
• Graduation Requirements
• Biomedical Sciences Major
• Curricula Information
Curriculum OutlinesAlso available in SPARK Guide Book
• Typical Program for Biomedical Sciences Majors
• Typical Program for Biomedical Sciences Majors - Direct Admit Physical Therapy Students
• Typical Program for Biomedical Sciences Majors - Pre-Dental Scholars
• Typical Program for Biomedical Sciences Majors - Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
• Typical Program for Biomedical Sciences Majors-Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) PharmD Early Assurance Program
• Typical Program for Biomedical Sciences Majors- Neuroscience Ph.D. Accelerated Degree Program
• Typical Program for Biomedical Sciences Majors – Exercise and Rehabilitation Science MS Accelerated Degree Program
• Biomedical Sciences B.S.- Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Global Health Equity MS Accelerated Degree Program
• Biomedical Sciences B.S. – STEM-MBA
• Biomedical Sciences B.S.-O.T.D. Accelerated Degree Program
First Semester EnrollmentBiomedical Sciences (BISC) Majors
❑BISC 1001
❑BIOL 1001
❑CHEM 1001
❑Choose TWO MCC courses (ENGL 1001, PHIL 1001, THEO 1001, or select from ESSV1 Course List)
❑Choose a general elective
BISC Degree Requirement
Science Cognate
Marquette Core Curriculum
General Elective
Science Cognate
Regardless of track, most students should plan to take the courses listed below, any deviation from list should be reviewed by the advisor, including use of AP credit
towards any science courses (usually not advised).See CHS Test and Transfer Credit FAQs
for more information.
First Semester Enrollment Notes of Interest
• Use the handouts provided in the SPARK Student Guidebook• Curriculum Sheets• CHS Test and Transfer Credit FAQs• CHS SPARK 2021 Elective Course List
• The degree outline was built to include all 128 credit hours in fall and spring semester
• This would require most semesters be 15-17 credit hours• If bringing in non-science test credits, can easily plan for first semester to be at 14-15 credits
• The tuition is the same in the fall and spring semester regardless the number credits enrolled
• Taking 12 credits vs 17 credits would cost the same• Clinical Tracking students will want to take at least 15 credits most semesters
• Do not over plan, be mindful of what is critical, and what is flexible in scheduling
First Semester Enrollment Notes of Interest
• There will be sections of certain classes restricted for specific student populations• BIOL 1001 – section 104, only for Arts & Sciences students• ENGL 1001 – section 380, only for English as a Second Language students• HEAL 1025 – sections 103, 104, and 105 are only for Nursing majors
• Caution against taking PSYC 1001 in the fall semester• Can be a very challenging combination with BIOL 1001 and CHEM 1001
• If you are waiting to confirm AP score for non-science subjects, simply do not register for the course(s) in question.
• Ex. Do not register for ENGL 1001, and if a student ends up not receiving the AP credit, it can be taken in the spring semester.
• SPARK holds will be placed on your account after your registration session ends, starting JULY 21, all SPARK holds will be lifted and changes can be made at that time
The Components of a Bachelor’s Degree from MU
1. MCC Requirements 30
2. Required Science Cognates 17-25
3. Statistics, Medical Ethics, Health &
Society Cognates
7-10
4. BISC Major
5. General Electives
33
41-30
TOTAL = 128 or more
The Components of a Bachelor’s Degree from MU
• All five components are built to be spread out over the four years• The degree begins with majority MCC and Sciences cognates
• Transitions to more BISC degree requirements as you move further into your tenure
• General electives can and should be taken throughout the four years
1. Marquette Core Curriculum
The unifying curriculum for every Marquette student
• Standard requirements from the University outline, but some factors to keep in mind:
• Clinical vs non-clinical tracking
• Minor of interest
• Plans for direct-admit, early admission programs
• May have opportunity to overlap classes with the factors listed above• This would not impact class decisions until Sophomore year
2. Required Science Cognates
Everything in yellow is also typically required for clinical graduate and professional programs
• 2 Biology Courses• BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1002
• 2 Chemistry Courses• CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002
• 1 Organic Chemistry• CHEM 2111 or CHEM 2112 or BISC 2050 (Organic Chemistry for the Health Professions)
• One of the following lab science courses• Principles of Biological Investigation (BIOL 2001)
• Concepts in Medical Laboratory Medicine (MLSC 2200)
• Diagnostics Technology (PHAS 7270; only for students admitted to the PA program)
3. Required Statistics, Medical Ethics, and Health & Society Cognates
One of the following Statistics courses: MATH 1700, MATH 4720, MATH 4740, PSYC 2001, SOCI 2060
• MATH 4720 or MATH 4740 are recommend for pre-med students
One of the following Health & Society courses: BISC 4153, BISC 4157, BISC 4170, BISC 4275, BISC 4381, BISC 4461, MLSC 2060, CMST 4500, COMM 4330, ENGL 3222, ENGL 4761, HEAL 1025, HEAL 1200, HEAL 1400, HEAL 2100, PHAS 7116, PSYC 2101, PSYC 3101, PSYC 3120, PSYC 3420, SOCI 3300, SOCI 3500, SOCI 3520, SOCI 3550, SOCI 3570, SOCI 4300, SOWJ 1001, SOWJ 2200, SOWJ 4700, SPAN 4715, THEO 3460
One of the following Medical Ethics (1cr. Minimum):HEAL 3200, PHIL 4335, PHIL 4336, THEO 4450
4. BISC Major Requirements At least 33 BISC Major credits with a C- grade or better & meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000.
Required Courses
• Contemporary Issues in Biomedical Sciences (BISC 1001)
• Human Anatomy (BISC 3135)
• Biochemistry (BISC 2070 or BISC 3213)
• Human Physiology (BISC 4145)
Content Areas
PLUS: BISC Electives
Anatomy and Systems(One course, a maximum of 3 credits apply toward the major)
Nutritional Aspects of Health
Head and Neck Anatomy
Systems Neuroscience
Functional Neuroanatomy
Principles of Human Embryology
Endocrinology
Human Microanatomy
Human Gross Anatomy• Must be enrolled in DPT or PA
Program
Biomedical Systems• Must be a Pre-Dental Scholar
Cell and Molecular(Two courses, a minimum of 6 credits)
Human Microbiology
Molecular Pathology • Can be used for either Cell and
Molecular or Diseases and Pathology, but not both
Biology of Aging
Human and Applied Medical Genetics
Genetics
Cell Biology
Cellular Neurobiology
Immunobiology
Disease and Pathology(Two courses, a minimum of 6 credits)
General Pathology
Pharmacology
Diseases of the Brain
Outbreaks, Epidemics and Pandemics
Molecular Pathology • Can be used for either Cell and
Molecular or Diseases and Pathology, but not both
Modern Plagues: Stress, Trauma and Addiction
BISC Electives not to be confused w/general electives
(5-6 credit hours to meet the 33 credits required for the BISC degree)
Introduction to Dentistry • Elective credit only for Pre-Dental Scholars, but open to all
students (spring course)
Gross Anatomy for the Biomedical Sciences
Evolution
Science and Society
Physiology in Depth
Global Health
Public Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Human Physiology Laboratory
Advanced Pathology
Epidemiology
Microbiology Laboratory
Biology, Moral Behavior and Policy• Can fulfill the Health and Society Cognate or elective, but not
both
Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced Cellular Genetics and Cancer
Practical Cases in Medicine
Advanced Systems Neuroscience
Readings in Human Anatomy
Internship in Biomedical Sciences
Independent Study in Biomedical Sciences
Research Internship in Biomedical Sciences
BISC Electives Outside of Biomedical Sciences
Experimental Genetics
Experimental Cell Biology
Experimental Neurobiology
Experimental Physiology
Experimental Molecular Biology
Forensic Sciences
Public Health• Can fulfill the Health and Society
Cognate or elective, but not both
5. General Electives
Up to 24 Elective Credits in BISC Major for Clinical Tracking (Pre-
Med/Pre-Dent/Pre-Health)…even more for general biomedical sciences
major not tracking professional program requirements
Many options: can try almost any class or discipline or be
more focused….
Typical Clinical Program Prerequisites (18-19 elective credits used for pre-reqs)
• Example: PRE-MEDICINE
• 2 sem. Biology with Lab
• 1 sem. Biochemistry
• 2 sem. Chemistry with Lab
• 2 sem. Organic Chemistry with Lab
• 2 sem. Physics with Lab
• 1 sem. Calculus
• 1 sem. Statistics
• 1 sem. Psychology
• 1 sem. Sociology
Depending on particular program or school, this may all be true or only partly
Start looking at programs and their requirements and Discuss Plan with Advisor
Minors
Common Minors:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Psychology
• Business
• Communication Studies
• Human Resources
• Spanish: • Language, Literature, and Culture
• for the Health Professions
• Culture, Health, and Illness
• Health Studies
• Neuroscience*
• Public Health and Equity*
Study AbroadOffice of International Education
• Visit http://www.marquette.edu/abroad/index.shtml and go to information sessions to determine location
• Inform your advisor of your interest 1st semester freshmen year; they will work with you to structure an appropriate course outline
• Enroll in Electives and Humanities while abroad
• 2nd semester sophomore year or 1st semester junior year typically best time
• Avoid summer after junior year if applying to professional school
Become a well-rounded scholarTake courses in a variety of subjects
See the College of Health Sciences Potential Elective Ideas Document
Student Resources
Advisors (http://www.marquette.edu/chs/bisc/undergraduate_advisers.shtml)
• In August: an official academic advisor will be assigned to you on Checkmarq
• Before August: Please contact:
Last Names A-L: [email protected]
or
Last Names M-Z: [email protected]
Student Resources
Career Services Center (1st Floor Holthusen)
• Resume building, Networking, jobs, Graduate/Professional School Application
• Create Handshake profile
Tutoring Center & Student Educational Services (Coughlin Hall, 145)
• Note taking, small group tutoring, study skills…FREE!
Ott Writing Center (2nd Floor Raynor Library)
Disability Services (5th Floor, 707 Building)
Counseling Center (2nd Floor Holthusen)
• Career Counseling, Crisis Intervention, etc.
Marquette Central
Pre-Professional Advisor—Laurie Goll ([email protected]), Center for Pre-Health Advising
Biomedical Sciences Webpage
Out of Classroom Opportunities
Research• During regular academic terms
• Volunteer
• Independent Study
• Undergraduate Lab Assistant
• Summer Research Program (SRP)• Applications due in February
• Paired with a Mentor
• Receive stipend
• Public Health Equity Summer Undergraduate Research Program• Applications due in March
• Paired with a Mentor
• Receive stipend
Out of Classroom Opportunities
Student Groups
• BMSA (Biomedical Sciences Association)
• AED (Alpha Epsilon Delta – Honors Society)
• Pre-Dental Student Organization at Marquette
• AMSA (American Medical Student Association)
• Global Medical Brigades
• Many, many others…..(O-Fest)
Student Employment
• TA’s, Tutors, other campus jobs….
Volunteering
• Job Shadowing, Service Learning, Hospital/Clinical positions….
Future Opportunity: Disciplinary Honors in Biomedical Sciences
• A competitive program in the Junior and Senior year of the BISC major for students who go above and beyond within the classroom.
• Small cohort of students complete a portfolio with an emphasis on research or community engagement within the biomedical sciences.
• Applications will be due during the spring semester of the sophomore year in order to be eligible.
Plan of Action for Registration
• TEAM Channel will be your go to resource for the majority of questions during registration
• Monitored by a BISC and CHS representatives answering registration questions throughout the designated registration time. Many students have the same questions; we encourage you to review the previous chat feed to see if your question has been addressed.
• Bookings If individual support is needed
• 15-minute appointments with a BISC representatives.
Remember to have FUN!
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Questions?