Minor in Biomedical Sciences
The Minor in Biomedical Sciences allows students to increase their understanding of the role that biomedical sciences plays in modern society. Students completing the Minor in Biomedical Sciences will be introduced to basic knowledge of the cellular basis of life, introduction to heredity and cellular metabolism as well as historical developments in biomedical sciences and a brief introduction to ethical issues inherent in this field. This minor is also intended to provide students with additional qualifications that will enhance their options in science-related careers and graduate studies, particularly in biotechnology- or life-science-associated fields.
Administered by: Department of Chemistry and Biology
Exclusions: This minor is not available to students in the following programs:
- Biology - all options, regular and co-op programs
- Biomedical Sciences - regular and co-op programs
This minor cannot be taken in conjunction with the Minor in Biology.
Required courses (2):
Plus four (4) of the following:
- BCH 261 Biochemistry
- BLG 101 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BLG 111 Anatomy and Physiology II
- BLG 151 Microbiology I
- BLG 251 Microbiology II
- BLG 311 Cell Biology
- BLG 315 Evolution
- BLG 400 Genetics
- BLG 408 Viruses
- BLG 411 Cell Biology II
- BLG 578 Pharmacology
- BLG 601 Physiology
- BLG 655 Viruses Among Us
- BLG 678 Current Topics in Biology
- BLG 699 Social Factors in Drug Development
- BLG 701 Anatomy
- BLG 788 Current Topics in Biotechnology
- BLG 850 What is Cancer?
- BMS 451 Medical Microbiology
- BMS 600 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BMS 700 Human Anatomy and Physiology II