Life Sciences - Biomedical Science
Begin your future in the health sciences with an Associate of Science in Life Sciences–Biomedical Science from Montco. Our program prepares you to transfer to a four-year institution and major in such fields as biology, chemistry, environmental science, physical or occupational therapy and pre-med, among others. It enables you to concentrate in biomedical science.
Upon graduating from the Life Sciences program, our students transfer to such four-year institutions as Thomas Jefferson University to further their studies in medical laboratory science or cytotechnology. We make transferring as seamless as possible and encourage you to speak to your advisor about this process.
Program outcomes
- Explain basic biological and chemical concepts;
- Evaluate issues in the life sciences that are of importance to organisms and/or the biosphere;
- Apply the scientific method to a range of life sciences;
- Utilize appropriate scientific techniques and technology for experimentation and data collection;
- Collect, analyze, and report scientific data in an ethical manner.
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Program Curriculum
Program effective Fall 2018General Education Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CMS 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
| Elective | Technological Fluency | 3 |
| Elective | Ethical Perspectives | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 131 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 132 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 140 | Microbiology and Immunology | 4 |
| BIO 151 or BIO 121 | Principles of Biology I or General Biology I | 4 |
| CHE 151 or CHE 121 | Principles of Chemistry I or General Chemistry Inorganic | 4 |
| CHE 152 or CHE 122 | Principles of Chemistry II or General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Elective | Lab Science (BIO-152, CHE 261, PHY 121, PHY 151 or BIT 120) - choose one | 4 |
| Elective | Lab Science (BIO-152, CHE 261, CHE 262, PHY 121, PHY 122, PHY 151, PHY 152, or BIT 123) - choose 1 | 4 |
| MAT 130 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| MAT 190 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
Electives
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | General Elective or Science Elective | 3 - 4 |
Full-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 130 | Probability & Statistics | 4 |
| CHE 121 or CHE 151 | General Chemistry - Inorganic or Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| BIO 121 or BIO 151 | General Biology I or Principles of Biology I | 4 |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMS 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Elective | Technological Fluency | 3 |
| CHE 122 or CHE 152 | General Chemistry - Organic or Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIO 140 | Microbiology and Immunology | 4 |
Semester 3
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
| BIO Elective | Lab Science (CHE-261, BIO 152, PHY 121, PHY 151 or BIT 120) | 4 |
| BIO 131 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Elective | Ethical Perspectives | 3 |
| Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 132 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Elective | Lab Science (BIO-152, CHE 261, CHE 262, PHY 121, PHY 122, PHY 151, PHY 152 or BIT 123) | 4 |
| Elective | General Elective or Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Elective | General Elective or Science Elective | 3-4 |
Part-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BIO 121 or BIO 151 | General Biology I or Principles of Biology I | 4 |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 130 | Probability & Statistics | 4 |
| BIO 140 | Microbiology and Immunology | 4 |
Semester 3
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMS 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Elective | Technological Fluency | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 121 or CHE 151 | General Chemistry - Inorganic or Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| BIO Elective | Lab Science (CHE-261, BIO 152, PHY 121, PHY 151 or BIT 120) | 4 |
Semester 5
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 122 or CHE 152 | General Chemistry - Organic or Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
Semester 6
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 131 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
Semester 7
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 132 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Elective | Lab Science (BIO-152, CHE 261, CHE 262, PHY 121, PHY 122, PHY 151, PHY 152 or BIT 123) | 4 |
Semester 8
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | General Elective or Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Elective | General Elective or Science Elective | 3-4 |
Semester 9
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Ethical Perspectives | 3 |
Transfer Options
Seamlessly transfer your Montco associate's degree to one of our four-year partner schools.
