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: diane.novotny@mu.edu

or

Last Names M-Z: autumn.swanson@mu.edu

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 (laurie.goll@mu.edu), 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?