Applied Health Sciences (BAS), Biomedical Science Specialization
Previous Degree Required: A.S./A.A.
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: HSBSBIOM
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2211
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105122111
This is a specialization of the BAS Applied Health Sciences degree.
The Biomedical Science specialization is most appropriate for students with a strong background in biology who plan to move on to a medical career or apply for an advanced degree program that involves patient contact. It builds upon a student's existing professional knowledge to enhance skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and research and leadership theories.
Refer to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| Applied Health Science - Core Courses | ||
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| Biomedical Science Major Courses | 27 | |
| Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ||
| Capstone: Case Studies in Biomedical Science and Clinical Observation/Volunteer Work 1 | ||
or HSC 4851 | Health Sciences Internship | |
| Epidemiology | ||
| Biology of Microorganisms | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Emerging and Infectious Diseases | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics for Health Science and Public Health | ||
| Biomedical Science Electives | 27 | |
| Select 27 credit hours from the following: | ||
| Principles of Animal Nutrition | ||
| Individual Mentored Research in Animal Science | ||
| Introduction to Animal Science | ||
| Laboratory Animals and the IACUC | ||
| Biochemical Methods | ||
| Nanotechnology | ||
| Bioinformatics | ||
| Principles of Pharmacology | ||
| Individual Mentored Research in Biology | ||
| Methods and Applications in Biotechnology 2 | ||
| Healthcare Risk Management | ||
| Healthcare Research | ||
| Community Health | ||
| Health and Medical Terminology | ||
| Quality Assurance for the Biomedical Sciences Laboratory | ||
| Healthcare Leadership | ||
| Medical Disaster Management | ||
| Quantitative Biomedical Laboratory Methods | ||
| Quantitative Biomedical Laboratory Instrumentation | ||
| Bacterial and Viral Pathogenesis | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Biology of Cancer | ||
| Individual Mentored Research in Zoology | ||
| Comparative Parasitology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Biomedical Science Support Courses | ||
| Students may select up to 16 credits from the following as part of their 27 Biomedical Electives: | ||
| General Biology 2 | ||
| Introduction to Biotechnology Methods | ||
| Introduction to Biotechnology Methods 2 | ||
| General Chemistry 1 | ||
| General Chemistry 2 | ||
| Organic Chemistry 1 | ||
| Organic Chemistry 2 | ||
| General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
| Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| General Physics 1 | ||
| General Physics 2 | ||
| General Physics 1 Laboratory | ||
| General Physics 2 Laboratory | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must
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Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals Su | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking Fa | 3 |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| BCH 4024 | Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Fa, Sp | 4 |
| HSC 4500 | Epidemiology &,Fa,Sp,Su | 3 |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| MCBC 3020 | Biology of Microorganisms &,Fa,Sp | 5 |
| PCB 3063 | Genetics Fa,Sp | 3 |
| PCB 4233 | Immunology &, Fa | 3 |
| PHC 4031 | Emerging and Infectious Diseases Fa, Sp, Su | 3 |
| PHC 4094 | Introduction to Biostatistics for Health Science and Public Health &, Fa, Sp | 3 |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Biomedical Science Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| HSA 4910 & HSC 3801 | Capstone: Case Studies in Biomedical Science and Clinical Observation/Volunteer Work 2, Fa | 3 |
| or HSC 4851 | Health Sciences Internship | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Select 27 credits from the Biomedical Science Electives on the Program of Study
- 2
Take HSC 4851 Health Sciences Internship (3 credits) or both HSA 4910 Capstone: Case Studies in Biomedical Science and HSC 4851 Health Sciences Internship (total 3 credits). Capstone course is to be taken in student's final term.
- Fa
Course offered in fall term
- Sp
Course offered in spring term
- Su
Course offered in summer term
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze biological processes at all levels of organization: molecular, cellular and microbial, organismal, population, and ecosystem.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Write a technical biological/bio-medical paper.
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Explain the importance of unifying concepts in biology, including cell theory, genetics and evolution.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply laboratory skills in support of bio-medical systems.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Evaluate historical developments and research in the biological and bio-medical sciences.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze data and scientific literature.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Apply scientific methods in laboratory-based and field-based inquiry.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Characterize awareness of professional, ethical and global issues in a diverse society.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility