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Mar 23, 2026
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2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Biology - Pre-Medical Option, B.S.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Biology with Pre-Medical Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Core Curriculum
- Option(s) Courses
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology: Pre-Medical Science Option?
The pre-medical science option of this bachelor’s degree in biology prepares students to attend a medical professional program after graduation. The coursework teaches science content knowledge, critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to succeed in medical school, dental school, or optometry school.
Possible Career Paths
- Doctor
- Surgeon
- Dentist
- Optometrist
- Medical Technician
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Biology Core Curriculum
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110 , ENGL 120 , and COMM 110 . Subtotal: 46
MATH 165 , MATH 166 : (strongly recommended) especially if considering professional or graduate school studies. Pre-Medical Science Option
This program prepares students to attend a medical professional program after graduation. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to succeed in medical school, dental school, or optometry school. Select one of the following:
Select a Year of College or University Physics
Subtotal: 15
BIOL 330 is offered Fall, Even Years. Subtotal: 15-16
CHEM 460 is offered Spring, Even Years. Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Biology Major will be able to: - Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI and VII.)
- Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VIII.)
- Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
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