Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Biomedical Science (No Concentration), Bachelor of Science

What is Biomedical Science?

Biomedical sciences is the study of the biological and chemical processes that keep the human body healthy and contribute to the development of diseases. It combines key areas like biology, chemistry, and medicine to explore how the body functions, diagnose illnesses, and discover new treatments. Through this field, students learn how to address medical challenges, improve healthcare, and make scientific breakthroughs. Biomedical sciences offers exciting opportunities for those who are curious about how science can directly impact human health and contribute to advances in medicine.

How to Use Your Biomedical Science Degree

A degree in biomedical sciences opens the door to a wide range of careers in healthcare, research, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Graduates can pursue roles such as research scientist, clinical trials specialist, lab technician, and healthcare administrator. The degree also prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical industry in areas like drug development, regulatory affairs, and quality control. For those interested in public service, there are opportunities in public health, health policy, or contributing to global health initiatives. Biomedical science also provides a strong foundation for advanced studies in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or other healthcare professions. Additionally, graduates can explore careers in education, sales, bioinformatics, genomics, and even entrepreneurship within the biotech and healthcare industries. The versatility of this degree offers graduates the flexibility to make a meaningful impact in a variety of fields.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences is a dynamic four-year program designed to prepare students for impactful careers in healthcare, biomedical research, and related fields, or for advanced studies in biomedical and health sciences. This program places a strong emphasis on increasing diversity within the biomedical field, offering pathways for underrepresented students to excel in scientific research and healthcare innovation.

The curriculum provides a solid foundation in the basic sciences, including biology, chemistry, microbiology, physiology, anatomy, and advanced mathematics. As students advance, they dive into specialized coursework covering areas such as biomedical research, genetics, biopharmaceutics, biochemistry, and health disparities. With its interdisciplinary approach, this program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to tackle complex health challenges, contribute to groundbreaking research, and open doors to a wide range of career and academic opportunities in the biomedical and health sciences fields.

General – The General Concentration offers students the flexibility to explore a wide spectrum of biomedical science topics, allowing them to customize their education according to personal interests and professional goals. Designed to maximize the transfer and application of prior learning, including credits from an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, this concentration is ideal for students seeking a versatile academic pathway. It prepares graduates for a broad range of careers in healthcare, research, or industry and provides a solid foundation for pursuing advanced degrees in biomedical sciences, medicine, public health, or other health-related fields. Whether aiming for roles in clinical research, biotechnology, or public health, students in this pathway are equipped to adapt to various career opportunities and higher education pursuits.

SUMMARY

Core Curriculum Requirements 142
Major Requirements (30 hours)
BIOM 331Principles of Biomedical Research3
BIOM 332Biomedical anatomy & Physiology3
BIOM 333Biomedical Genetics3
BIOM 334Biomedical Writing3
BIOM 335Health Disparities3
BIOM 430Medical Calculations3
BIOM 410 Medical Calculations Lab1
BIOM 420Introduction to Pathophysiology2
BIOM 432Biomedical Biochemistry3
BIOM 411Biomedical Biochemistry Lab1
BIOM 436Biostatistics3
BIOM 421Introduction to Pharmacology2
Major Elective Requirements (13 hours)
HSCR 2310Biomedical Ethics3
Select 10 hours from the following:10
Medical Communications
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
Drug Discovery and Development
Biopharmaceutics
Biopharmaceutics Lab
Med Term Word Processing
Hlth Pol & US Hlthcare Sys
Res Health Professionals
Intro Commun & Population Hlth
Principles of Disease
HC Mgmt & Leadership
Legal Aspects
Health Seminar
Other Requirements (35 hours)
Biological Science Core (16 hours)
BIOL 1306
BIOL 111
Biological Science I
and Biological Science Lab I
4
BIOL 1307
BIOL 112
Biological Science II
and Biological Science Lab II
4
BIOL 245Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2402 also allowed)4
BIOL 347Microbiology (BIOL 2420 or BIOL 2421 also allowed)4
Biochemistry Core (10 hours)
CHEM 111Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 112Chemistry II Lab1
CHEM 211Organic Chem I Lab1
CHEM 212Organic Chem II Lab1
CHEM 231Organic Chem I3
CHEM 232Organic Chem II3
Physics Core (4 hours)
PHYS 1301College Physics I3
PHYS 213College Phys Lab I (PHYS 1401 also allowed)1
Mathematics Core (4 hours)
MATH 2413Calculus & Analytic Geomtry I4
First Time Freshman (1 hour) 2
FS 102Freshman Seminar/ first Year Experience1
Total Hours120
1

Suggestions in the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (020) 

MATH 1314 College Algebra (3 s.h.)

Life and Physical Science (030)

CHEM 1311 Chemistry I (3 s.h.) and CHEM 1312 Chemistry II (3 s.h.)

Institutional Option (090)

Speech Option and MATH 1342 Elementary Statistics (3 s.h.)

2

FS 102 can be substituted with a free elective for transfer students only.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
CHEM 1311 Chemistry I 3
CHEM 111 Chemistry I Lab 1
BIOL 1306 Biological Science I 3
BIOL 111 Biological Science Lab I 1
MATH 2312 Precalculus Math (Students may need to take MATH 1314 prior to taking this course) 3
ENGL 1301 Freshman English I 3
FS 102 Freshman Seminar/ first Year Experience 1
 Hours15
Second Semester
BIOL 1307 Biological Science II 3
BIOL 112 Biological Science Lab II 1
CHEM 1312 Chemistry II 3
CHEM 112 Chemistry II Lab 1
ENGL 1302 Freshman English II 3
PSYC 2301
General Psychology
or Life Span Developmental Psychology
3
THEA 1310
Introduction to Theatre
or Fine Arts In Daily Living
or Music Appreciation
3
 Hours17
Second Year
Third Semester
BIOL 245 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4
BIOL 245L Human Anat & Phys Lab 0
MATH 2413 Calculus & Analytic Geomtry I 4
CHEM 231 Organic Chem I 3
CHEM 211 Organic Chem I Lab 1
POLS 2305 American Government 3
HIST 2381 African American History I 3
 Hours18
Fourth Semester
CHEM 232 Organic Chem II 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction To Philosophy 3
CHEM 212 Organic Chem II Lab 1
COMM 1321
Business & Professional Comm
or Public Address
3
POLS 2306 Texas Government 3
HIST 2382 African American History II 3
 Hours16
Third Year
Fifth Semester
BIOL 347 Microbiology 4
BIOL 347L Microbiology Lab 0
PHYS 1301 College Physics I 3
PHYS 213 College Phys Lab I 1
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistics 3
HSCR 2310 Biomedical Ethics 3
 Hours14
Sixth Semester
BIOM 331 Principles of Biomedical Research 3
BIOM 332 Biomedical anatomy & Physiology 3
BIOM 333 Biomedical Genetics 3
BIOM 334 Biomedical Writing 3
BIOM 335 Health Disparities 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Seventh Semester
BIOM 430 Medical Calculations 3
BIOM 410 Medical Calculations Lab 1
BIOM 420 Introduction to Pathophysiology 2
BIOM 432 Biomedical Biochemistry 3
BIOM 411 Biomedical Biochemistry Lab 1
Electives 3
 Hours13
Eighth Semester
BIOM 436 Biostatistics 3
BIOM 421 Introduction to Pharmacology 2
Electives 7
 Hours12
 Total Hours120

Contacts

Aliah Pinder, M.S.

Student Academic Support Specialist

Biomedical Sciences Program

Gray Hall, RM. 217

(713) 313-7869

biomedicalsciences@tsu.edu

Karen Stewart, Ed.D., M.S., M.Ed.

Biomedical Sciences Program Director

Gray Hall, RM. 119

(713) 313-7509

karen.stewart@tsu.edu

Ya Fatou Njie Mbye, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Gray Hall, RM. 124

(713) 313-7429

Yafatou.mbye@tsu.edu