The goal of the Departments of Physical Sciences and Life & Earth Sciences at Concordia University Wisconsin is to develop competent scientists with a Christian worldview. The graduates of this program will possess the current scientific knowledge and research/data interpretation skills so necessary for entering scientific or medical careers in industry, academia, or government. More importantly, they will be prepared to provide a Christian influence and ethical perspective to the debate on the science-related problems facing the world today.

The Biomedical Sciences Major, which combines human health sciences with Concordia University Wisconsin’s distinctive core curriculum with courses in theology, humanities and social sciences, should provide students with the intellectual, scientific, and ethical tools to succeed in advanced studies in the health sciences (including medical, physician assistant, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, graduate, chiropractic, or physical therapy school) or proceed directly into the growing fields of biotechnology and drug development.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to explain major biological and related scientific concepts (Knowledge Base of Biology and Related Sciences);
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately collect and analyze data while utilizing laboratory equipment and procedures safely and effectively (Biological Procedures and Data)
• Develop investigative and critical thinking skills to explore complex questions and solve challenging scientific problems (Scientific Inquiry);
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information effectively to both scientists and non-scientists (Scientific Communication);
• Recognize how vocations in science provide opportunities for service to Christ and others and necessitate ethical behavior in all aspects of science (Vocation and Ethics)
• Demonstrate an understanding of how/why a Christian sees evidence of God’s design in nature and how to be good stewards of His creation (God’s Design and Stewardship).

Curriculum

Major Requirements

Select one of the following tracks:  

Pre-Medical Track

 Human Biology Track

 Research Track

 Major Electives

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 No more than 4 credits of BIO 3990, BIO 4990, CHEM 3990, and/or CHEM 4990 may count towards major requirements.

Pre-Medical Track – 23 credits (Complete all professional school admission requirements by the end of junior year)

BIO 1801: Human Anatomy & Physiology l - 4 crs
BIO 1802: Human Anatomy & Physiology ll - 4 crs C- or better in BIO 1801
(S) CHEM 2424: Organic Chemistry Il - 4 crs C- or better in CHEM 2414
(F) CHEM 3214: Biochemistry - 4 crs C- or better in CHEM 2424 or consent of instructor
Select 7 credits of major electives listed below
Strongly Recommended Additional Courses: MATH 2010, PSY 1010 and SOC 1010

Major Electives

Course options and schedule are subject to change.

**The number of credits you may complete per semester depends on the advisor, therefore a student must confirm with their advisor
 the department chair before signing up for this course. 1 credit = 40 hours of research/internship. No more than 4 credits of   
 BIO 3990, BIO 4990, CHEM 3990, and/or CHEM 4990 may count towards major requirements.       

Course options and schedule are subject to change.