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Explore 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 Medical Biology Program
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- Study at Maine鈥檚 leading health professions and health sciences university
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- Complete important prerequisite courses as a pre-med student
- Join a welcoming community of people who are passionate about health like you are
- Work on cutting edge research alongside faculty
- 911爆料网红领巾 students are more likely to be interviewed and get accepted to 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 most competitive professional programs, including medicine, dental medicine, and PA
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Pathway to Pre-Med Success
911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 B.S. in Medical Biology is designed to pave the way for your success as a pre-med student. Whether you plan to pursue medical, dental, veterinary, or physical therapy school, our program helps you fulfill essential prerequisites and gain valuable hands-on experience. We offer our GradVantage program for admission into our medical, dental, physician assistant, and physical therapy programs as well as accelerated pathways to our dental college.
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What Will You Study? Medical Biology Degree Curriculum Overview
There are many ways you can navigate this major.
B.S. in Medical Biology Courses
- Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
- Genetics
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Cancer Biology
- One Health Approaches to Medicine
- Animal/Behavioral Ecology
- Parasitology
We offer an accelerated 3+4 track as a pathway to our dental college. Our GradVantage program is also available for admission to several of our graduate programs.
Curriculum
| Nor鈥檈aster Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 40 |
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 105/105L 鈥 Biology I: Ecology/Evolution w/Lab | 4 鈥 Fulfills Scientific Method Core |
| BIO 106/106L 鈥 Biology II: Cellular/Molecular w/Lab | 4 |
| BIO 214/214L 鈥 Genetics w/Lab | 4 |
| BIO 245/245L 鈥 Gen Prin of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I w/Lab | 4 |
| BIO 345/345L 鈥 Gen Prin of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology II w/Lab | 5 |
| BIO 370 鈥 Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHE 110/110L 鈥 General Chemistry I w/Lab or CHE 150/150L 鈥 University General Chemistry I w/Lab | 4 |
| CHE 111/111L 鈥 General Chemistry II w/Lab or CHE 151/151L 鈥 University General Chemistry II w/Lab | 4 |
| CHE 201/201L 鈥 Organic Chemistry I w/Lab or CHE 250/250L/250S 鈥 University Organic Chemistry I w/Lab and LabLecture | 4鈥5 |
| CHE 202/202L 鈥 Organic Chemistry II w/Lab or CHE 251/251L/251S 鈥 University Organic Chemistry II w/Lab and LabLecture | 4鈥5 |
| CHE 310/310L 鈥 Fundamentals of Biochemistry w/Lab | 4 |
| MAT 150 鈥 Statistics for Life Sciences | 3 鈥 Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning Core |
| MAT 190 鈥 Calculus I | 4 |
| PHY 110 鈥 Physics I or PHY 210 鈥 University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 111 鈥 Physics II or PHY 211 鈥 University Physics II | 4 |
| BIO 200-level or higher elective* | 3鈥4 |
| BIO 400-level or higher capstone course** | 3鈥4 |
| Total Credits | 65鈥69 |
| Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 120 |
|---|
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
*Not satisfied by BIO 210, BIO 295 or Internship/Research/Speaker Series.
**Not satisfied by BIO 410, BIO 422/422L, BIO 459/459L, BIO 495 or Internship/Research courses.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all BIO, CHE, PHY, and MAT courses used to fulfill the requirements of the Medical Biology major. A 2.00 cumulative average in sciences is a requirement for graduation in any of the programs in the School of Biological Sciences.
To learn more about the program, visit the Academic Catalog.
Academic Advising
All first-and second-year students are assigned a professional academic advisor. Academic advising gives you the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of:
- Major specific and core required courses
- Course selection, registration, and academic plans
- Adjusting to the academic transition to college
- Minors or secondary majors
- Building internships and study abroad into your academic plan
- On-campus resources available at 911爆料网红领巾
You are encouraged to schedule appointments to meet with your advisor on a regular basis and not just in the weeks preceding the registration process.
During your first two years, a member of the Biology faculty will serve as your secondary advisor. After the conclusion of your first two years, a faculty advisor will take over as your primary advisor for the remainder of your undergraduate studies. Faculty advisors are a great resource for information on curriculum-specific questions, research opportunities, and to provide insight into graduate programs or career options in your field of interest.
As a student in a Biology program, you are required to attend mandatory pre-registration advising appointments* with your primary advisor in the fall and spring. You will be given an alternate pin number to use at the time of registration and will receive an email with details on how to sign up for these meetings. Until you attend a mandatory advising meeting, you will not have access to register for classes in the following semester.
Pre-registration advising meetings must be completed during mid-October through mid-November of your fall semester and mid-March through mid-April of your spring semester.
*A drop-in appointment, faculty advisor meeting, or an appointment with a peer advisor will NOT complete this requirement.
Assistant Director of Pre-Health Advising James Gaffney works with all students interested in applying to a graduate school in the health professions.
You are expected to perform successfully on admissions tests specific to your graduate program. For information regarding test prep options and when to take these exams, contact James Gaffney.
Meet Kheilin
A Medical Biology Major Planning to Become a Doctor
She cares deeply about how she impacts others, from her future patients to her friends, family, and community. Kheilin is one of the many 911爆料网红领巾 students who are gaining the skills and knowledge to make an impact and be of service.
Careers for Medical Biology Majors
Whether your ultimate goal is to become a health provider or enter the workforce in medical research, biotechnology, or another cutting-edge profession, 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 Medical Biology鈥揗edical Sciences track prepares you as a knowledgeable scientist, a critical thinker, and a valuable member of any professional team. Our graduates have pursued many different careers, including:
- Physician
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Occupational/Physical Therapist
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Researcher
- Drug Development Scientist
- Genetic Counselor
- Medical Editor
- Instrument Technician
Career Advising for B.S. in Medical Biology Students
Whether you have a specific career goal in mind or a vague idea of the field that interests you, Career Advising is here to help you plan your next step.
healthcare jobs expected to open in U.S. between 2016 and 2026
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
An Ideal Pre-Med Major
911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 B.S. in Medical Biology sets you up for success as a pre-med student. Whether you are interested in going into medical, dental, veterinary, or physical therapy school, our Medical Biology degree program helps you complete important prerequisites and gain relevant hands-on experience. 911爆料网红领巾 also offers a Medical Biology Pre-Physician Assistant (Pre-PA) track where your curriculum is tailored to meet all academic requirements for admittance into a PA graduate program, including our own.
There are additional pathways available for your medical biology studies at 911爆料网红领巾. Keeping with a pre-med track, you can apply for the accelerated 3+4 program with 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 dental college.
B.S. in Medical Biology Degree Facilities
In addition to the typical resources found on a college campus, we also offer extensive computer resources, laboratories, and classroom facilities.
Alfond Center
Sitting at the center of campus, facilities within the Alfond Center for Arts and Sciences (formerly the Alfond Center for the Health Sciences) include numerous lecture halls and teaching labs used by all majors within the School of Biological Sciences.
It is also the primary hub for undergraduate research within the School, housing the majority of faculty research labs and our indoor-access greenhouse.
Peter and C茅cile Morgane Hall
Morgane Hall contains the administrative offices of the School of Biological Sciences and most of its faculty. There are two lecture classrooms, two multi-purpose biology labs, and a genetics and microbiology lab.
The building also houses chemistry and physics labs with models and computer simulators for in-depth study of both biological and physical science concepts.
Take a virtual tour of our Biddeford Campus Labs and Learning Spaces
Experiential Learning in the Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Medical Biology Program
We rely heavily on case studies to challenge you to apply scientific concepts to real-world problems. But the classroom is only where hands-on experience begins. In the lab, you鈥檒l engage in research with faculty from across health care fields, colleges, and disciplines. And internships allow you to directly experience different professions in an immersive environment.
Research for Medical Biology Majors
- Opportunities for undergraduates to participate in cutting-edge research across health care fields
- Mentorship from faculty at a university categorized as having 鈥淗igh Research Activity鈥 by Carnegie Classification
- Paid research positions available
Research Opportunities
Labs dedicated to cellular and molecular research include:
- Kristin Burkholder, Ph.D., Microbiology Lab
- Studies the interaction of bacterial pathogens with their environment and host cells by employing techniques of classical microbiology, molecular biology, cell culture and microscopy.
- Geoff Ganter, Ph.D., Drosophila Neurogenetics Lab
- Employs genetic, microscopic, and behavior analysis approaches to identify targets for future pain medications.
- Jenn Garcia, Ph.D., Molecular Genetics Lab
- Uses techniques such as northern blotting, next-generation sequencing, immunoblotting, molecular cloning, quantitative PCR, microscopy, and yeast genetics to understand mechanisms that regulate gene expression in response to stress.
- Lei Lei, Ph. D., Molecular Biology Lab
- Studies developmental neurobiology and molecular evolution using molecular and bioinformatic tools
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