Investigative and Medical Sciences, B.S.
Saint Louis University's investigative and medical sciences (IMS) program meets the needs of students considering any of a wide variety of career paths in the health sciences. It is designed mainly as a pre-professional program for students looking to advance in health care education and is ideal preparation for medical, physician assistant, dental, pharmacy, optometry or other health-related graduate programs.
SLU's investigative and medical sciences program:
- Focuses on human health and diagnostic studies
- Consistently has a low student-faculty ratio which allows for more individualized attention
- Provides students opportunities to conduct research with faculty members, to present their research findings at professional conferences and to have their work published in various journals
Curriculum Overview
SLU's investigative and medical sciences curriculum provides graduates with the knowledge and skills that will enhance their competitive edge in seeking employment or further their education in professional programs, especially medical and physician assistant schools.
This curriculum offers:
- Basic science courses that are required for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and for admission into medical school
- A strong foundation in both basic sciences and medical courses in various areas of diagnostic medicine such as urinalysis and body fluids, medical biochemistry, hematology and hemostasis, fundamental immunology, immunohematology and medical microbiology
- An excellent option for medical and physician assistant scholars
- A uniquely flexible curriculum which includes ample elective credits that can be used to earn a second major, minor, certificate, or combination to meet the student’s professional goals. Pre-medicine, Medical Scholar, pre-physician assistant (PA) and PA Scholars curricula are the main options for degree candidates.
- An active student association sponsoring service projects, social events, fundraisers and trips to professional conferences
- Opportunities for research
Clinical and Research Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to conduct research and produce projects and papers for publication and presentation at professional conferences.
Careers
Advantages of SLU's investigative and medical sciences program include a wide range of career paths available to graduates. They include:
- Professional School and Programs
- Medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant
- Veterinary science, public health
- Federal, state or municipal crime laboratory programs
- Graduate School
- Pathology, microbiology, pharmacology
- Physiology, forensic science
- Medical Research
- National Institutes of Health
- Centers for Disease Control
- Pharmaceutical research
- Universities
- Other Career Options
- Biotechnology technician
- Pharmaceutical technical or sales representative
Admission Requirements
Freshmen Applicants
Solid academic performance in college preparatory coursework is the primary consideration when freshmen applications are reviewed.
Admission criteria include:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Four years of high school math (with algebra), biology, chemistry, and English, with some physics recommended
- Saint Louis University has moved to a test-optional admission process for all undergraduate programs. Applicants may submit standardized test scores, but those who choose not to will not be disadvantaged in any way in the admission process.
Transfer Applicants
Transfer applicants must have at least a 2.50 GPA in math and science coursework and a 2.50 cumulative GPA from an regionally accredited college-level institution. Interested applicants who do not meet all the admission requirements should still apply for individual consideration.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
- Scholarships: Awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. In addition to University scholarships, the Doisy College of Health Sciences offers a scholarship to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
- Financial Aid: Provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, applicants should apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate the Jesuit value of "women and men for and with others" to promote service in the medical sciences.
- Graduates will be able to deliver a clear description of a medical science project.
- Graduates will be able to critically evaluate data in the medical sciences.
- Graduates will be able to apply clinical knowledge to interpret medical science data to develop a differential diagnosis.
- Graduates will be able to act with professional integrity.
Students in Saint Louis University's investigative and medical sciences major take the following courses.
Standard Track
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundation | ||
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
ENGL 2xxx or above | Literature | 3 |
HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Fine Art (Cultural Studies, Art, Dance, Music, Theater) | 3 | |
Social Science (Anthropology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Select Psychology, Urban Politics) | 3 | |
PHIL or THEO 2xxx | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
Biomedical Laboratory Science | ||
BLS 1100 & BLS 1150 | Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science and Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science Lab | 3 |
BLS 3110 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 2 |
BLS 4110 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 |
BLS 4120 | Medical Biochemistry II | 2 |
BLS 4130 | Principles & Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 |
BLS 4210 | Hematology | 4 |
BLS 4220 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | 2 |
BLS 4310 | Immunohematology | 3 |
BLS 4411 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
BLS 4610 | Research Design, Critique & Presentation | 3 |
General Electives | 33 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Pre-Physician Assistant and PA Scholar Track
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundation | ||
ANAT 1000 | Basic Human Anatomy | 3 |
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
ENGL 2xxx or above | Literature | 3 |
HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Fine Art (Cultural Studies, Art, Dance, Music, Theater) | 3 | |
Social Science (Anthropology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Select Psychology, Urban Politics) | 3 | |
PHIL or THEO 2xxx | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
Biomedical Laboratory Science | ||
BLS 1100 & BLS 1150 | Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science and Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science Lab | 3 |
BLS 3110 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 2 |
BLS 4110 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 |
BLS 4120 | Medical Biochemistry II | 2 |
BLS 4130 | Principles & Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 |
BLS 4210 | Hematology | 4 |
BLS 4220 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | 2 |
BLS 4310 | Immunohematology | 3 |
BLS 4411 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
BLS 4610 | Research Design, Critique & Presentation | 3 |
General Electives | 21 | |
Total Credits | 121 |
Pre-Medicine Track
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundation | ||
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
ENGL 2xxx or above | Literature | 3 |
HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 | College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 | College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Fine Art (Cultural Studies, Art, Dance, Music, Theater) | 3 | |
PHIL or THEO 2xxx | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
Biomedical Laboratory Science | ||
BLS 1100 & BLS 1150 | Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science and Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science Lab | 3 |
BLS 3110 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 2 |
BLS 4110 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 |
BLS 4120 | Medical Biochemistry II | 2 |
BLS 4130 | Principles & Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 |
BLS 4210 | Hematology | 4 |
BLS 4220 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | 2 |
BLS 4310 | Immunohematology | 3 |
BLS 4411 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
BLS 4610 | Research Design, Critique & Presentation | 3 |
General Electives | 12 | |
Total Credits | 121 |
Medical Scholars Track
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundation | ||
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
ENGL 2xxx or above | Literature | 3 |
HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 | College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 | College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
PPHS 1050 | Medical Scholar Seminar | 0 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
UNIV 1010 | Enhancing First-Year Success | 1 |
Fine Art (Cultural Studies, Art, Dance, Music, Theater) | 3 | |
PHIL or THEO 2xxx | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
BIOL XXXX | Upper Division Biology Electives | 6 |
Biomedical Laboratory Science | ||
BLS 1100 & BLS 1150 | Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science and Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science Lab | 3 |
BLS 3110 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 2 |
BLS 4110 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 |
BLS 4120 | Medical Biochemistry II | 2 |
BLS 4130 | Principles & Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 |
BLS 4210 | Hematology | 4 |
BLS 4220 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | 2 |
BLS 4310 | Immunohematology | 3 |
BLS 4411 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
BLS 4610 | Research Design, Critique & Presentation | 3 |
General Electives | 6 | |
Total Credits | 122 |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a minimum 2.50 grade point average (GPA).
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Standard Track
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: BLS 1100 & BLS 1150 |
Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science and Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science Lab |
3 |
Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
XXXX | General Elective | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 3110 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 2 |
ENGL 2XXX/3XXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Social Science Elective | 3 |
XXXX | General Elective | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4411 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
BLS 4110 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
2XXX/3XXX | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 4120 | Medical Biochemistry II | 2 |
BLS 4130 | Principles & Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 |
BLS 4610 | Research Design, Critique & Presentation | 3 |
HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4210 | Hematology | 4 |
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 4220 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | 2 |
BLS 4310 | Immunohematology | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Program Notes
The IMS standard curriculum contains a series of electives which allows students to select courses that meet their career goals such as entrance to graduate or professional (dental, veterinary, optometry, pharmacy, etc) school.
Suggested Elective Options
- Literature: Any 2XXX or 3XXX course which is designated as “Literature” requirement for English.
-
Fine Arts: any course in: ART, ARTH, DANC, FPA, MUS, THR
-
Social Science: PSY 1010 General Psychology (3 cr) (recommended for all majors; required for students taking the MCAT), SOC 1100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) (required for students taking the MCAT), any course in: ANTH, PSYCH, SOC
-
Philosophy/Theology: Any 2XXX level or above Philosophy (PHIL) or Theology (THEO) course.
Pre-Physician Assistant & PA Scholars Track
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: BLS 1100 & BLS 1150 |
Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science and Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science Lab |
3 |
Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
ANAT 1000 | Basic Human Anatomy | 3 |
BLS 3110 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 2 |
Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
BLS 4411 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
BLS 4110 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
ENGL 2XXX/3XXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 4120 | Medical Biochemistry II | 2 |
BLS 4130 | Principles & Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 |
BLS 4610 | Research Design, Critique & Presentation | 3 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4210 | Hematology | 4 |
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
MLS 4515 | Medical Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 4220 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | 2 |
BLS 4310 | Immunohematology | 3 |
2XXX/3XXX | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Total Credits | 122 |
Program Notes
The IMS Pre-PA curriculum is based on the SLU PA program requirements and is not guaranteed to meet all the prerequisites of all PA programs. Prospective PA students need to identify the programs to which they intend to apply and ascertain what courses are needed to fulfill the application requirements for those schools.
Suggested Elective Options
- Literature: Any 2XXX or 3XXX course which is designated as “Literature” requirement for English.
- Fine Arts: any course in: ART, ARTH, DANC, FPA, MUS, THR
- Social Science: PSY 1010 General Psychology (3 cr) (recommended for all majors; required for students taking the MCAT) SOC 1100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) (required for students taking the MCAT), any course in: ANTH, PSYCH, SOC
- Philosophy/Theology: Any 2XXX level or above Philosophy (PHIL) or Theology (THEO) course.
Medical Scholars Track
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: BLS 1100 & BLS 1150 |
Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science and Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science Lab |
3 |
Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
UNIV 1010 | Enhancing First-Year Success | 1 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
PPHS 1050 | Medical Scholar Seminar | 0 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4411 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
BLS 4110 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 |
Critical course: PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 |
College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 3110 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 2 |
BLS 4120 | Medical Biochemistry II | 2 |
BLS 4130 | Principles & Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 |
BLS 4610 | Research Design, Critique & Presentation | 3 |
Critical course: PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 |
College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4210 | Hematology | 4 |
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
BIOL XXXX | Upper Division Biology Elective | 3 |
ENGL 2XXX/3XXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 4220 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | 2 |
BLS 4310 | Immunohematology | 3 |
BIOL XXXX | Upper Division Biology Elective | 3 |
XXXX | General Elective | 3 |
2XXX/3XXX | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits | 122 |
Program Notes
The IMS Pre-Medicine curriculum is designed to address SLU’s School of Medicine requirements and is subject to change. If applying to a medical school at another institution, please consult their website for specific requirements.
Suggested Elective Options
- Literature: Any 2XXX or 3XXX course which is designated as “Literature” requirement for English.
- Fine Arts: any course in: ART, ARTH, DANC, FPA, MUS, THR
- Social Science: PSY 1010 General Psychology (recommended for all majors; required for students taking the MCAT), SOC 1100 Introduction to Sociology (required for students taking the MCAT), any course in: ANTH, PSY, SOC
- Philosophy/Theology: Any 2XXX level or above Philosophy (PHIL) or Theology (THEO) course.
Pre-Medicine Track
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: BLS 1100 & BLS 1150 |
Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science and Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science Lab |
3 |
Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
BLS 3110 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 2 |
Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4411 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
BLS 4110 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 |
Critical course: PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 |
College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 4120 | Medical Biochemistry II | 2 |
BLS 4130 | Principles & Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 |
BLS 4610 | Research Design, Critique & Presentation | 3 |
Critical course: PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 |
College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4210 | Hematology | 4 |
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
ENGL 2XXX/3XXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
BLS 4220 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | 2 |
BLS 4310 | Immunohematology | 3 |
2XXX/3XXX | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits | 121 |
Program Notes
Curriculum is designed to address SLU’s School of Medicine requirements and is subject to change. If applying to a medical school at another institution, please consult its website for specific requirements.
Suggested Elective Options
- Literature: Any 2XXX or 3XXX course which is designated as “Literature” requirement for English.
- Fine Arts: any course in: ART, ARTH, DANC, FPA, MUS, THR
- Social Science: PSY 1010 General Psychology (3 cr) (recommended for all majors; required for students taking the MCAT), SOC 1100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) (required for students taking the MCAT), any course in: ANTH, PSYCH, SOC
- Philosophy/Theology: Any 2XXX level or above Philosophy (PHIL) or Theology (THEO) course.
For additional admission questions please contact:
Julie Miller
Recruitment Specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu