Biomedical Sciences
Requirements to Change Major to Biomedical Science (BIMS)
Must have all requirements met at the time of application:
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
Must have completed the following five (5) required CBK courses:
- BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 119, CHEM 120, MATH 142 (MATH 147 or MATH 151 or MATH 171)
- These courses must have a grade of a “C” or better.
- At least one required Chemistry should be taken in residency at Texas A&M University (College Station, McAllen, or Galveston)
- Minimum 12 credit hours completed at TAMU. Maximum hours is 80 credit hours. (excluding AP and dual credit)
- Change of major information
- MATH Core #2 (MATH 140 or MATH 148 or MATH 150 or MATH 168 or STAT 201) with a D or better
- CHEM 227/237 with a C or better
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University Studies Biomedical Sciences Concentration (USVM)
Must have all requirements met at the time of application:
- Must have a 2.75 GPA
Must have completed the following five (5) required CBK courses:
- BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 119, CHEM 120, MATH 142 (MATH 147 or MATH 151 or MATH 171)
- These courses must have a grade of a “C” or better.
- At least one required Chemistry should be taken in residency at Texas A&M University (College Station, McAllen, or Galveston)
- Minimum 12 credit hours completed at TAMU. Maximum hours is 80 credit hours. (excluding AP and dual credit)
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This major offers more flexibility to complete professional school prerequisites and students choose two minors. One of the two must be a physical science minor.
- Preferred Coursework:
- MATH Core #2 (MATH 140 or MATH 148 or MATH 150 or MATH 168 or STAT 201) with a D or better
- CHEM 227/237 with a C or better