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Jun 04, 2025
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Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026
Pre-Medical Science, BS
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Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Pre-Medical Science major provides students with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics-disciplines essential for success in the health professions. This Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is specifically designed to fulfill the prerequisite coursework required by most medical, dental and physician assistant programs, as well as other graduate-level health professional schools. The curriculum emphasizes scientific knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills while preparing students for the academic rigor of professional school entrance exams such as the MCAT or GRE. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for continued study in: Medicine (M.D. or D.O.), Dentistry, Physician Assistant Studies, Optometry, Pharmacy or Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Research and Health Sciences. With a focus on academic excellence and preparation for advanced study, the Pre-Medical Science major equips students to take the next step toward a career in healthcare and medical science.
Honors
Students majoring in Pre Medical Science judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, pursue honors work in Biology. To graduate “With Honors in Biology,” students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.2. They must complete BIO 390 and BIO 391 in the junior year and BIO 498 and BIO 499 in the senior year with a minimum grade of “B” in each course. In addition, they must present the research at a seminar before the Biology faculty. BIO 390 , BIO 391 , BIO 498 and BIO 499 may count for BIO 400 and 4hrs of general elective for the B.S. degree.
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Technical Requirements (3-4 Hours)
- Additional MAT elective beyond course taken for general education requirement (excluding MAT 105 ) Hours: 3-4
Major Requirements (63 Hours)
Note(s)
NOTE: BIO 281 & BIO 282 may count as four hours of Biology credit if BOTH courses are satisfactorily completed. General Elective
General Electives (12-13 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall. Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. All bachelor’s degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. |
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