医学生物学(医师预科助理方向)

Biology is an exploration of the living world that underscores and explains the unity and diversity of life. 但它也是一项真正的人类努力，因为它影响到我们所有人. Because we live at this time in human history — at the beginning of what many believe to be a biological age — students must be able to apply biological concepts to the wide array of problems and choices they inevitably face.

Students who major in biology programs become familiar with all levels of biological organization from molecules to ecosystems and gain practical experience in both laboratory and field studies. Small classes enable the faculty to adopt an approach to learning that stresses how different subjects are related to each other, facilitates critical thinking, 并鼓励学生和教师之间的合作学习方法. Professors want students to experience the excitement and to see the applications of biology as well as appreciate science as a way of knowing about the world around them. In addition, 医学生物学课程强调实地机会的重要性, research experience, and experiential learning. The School of Biological Sciences also offers a graduate degree in Biological Sciences (master level) which is detailed in the graduate portion of this catalog. The School of Biological Sciences medically related programs benefit from interaction with the College of Osteopathic Medicine as well as UNE's graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant. 请访问我们的研究生课程页面了解详情.

The medical biology major is designed to provide a strong foundation in the biological sciences for students who ultimately pursue careers in human medicine, dentistry, other health professions (e.g. 物理治疗)，生物医学研究，或生物技术产业. Students in the medical biology major can choose one (1) of two (2) possible tracks: the medical sciences track or 医师助理预科课程.

The pre-physician assistant track is designed for students who wish to eventually enroll in a physician assistant program. This track provides students with a solid foundation in the biological sciences at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels. 除了全面介绍一般生物学, the courses offered in this track introduce the student to the fields of physiology, biochemistry, cellular biology, and genetics. This track includes those courses that are prerequisite courses for entrance into physician assistant schools. In addition, students in this track have the opportunity to complete off-campus internships for college credit (e.g. 在医院、临床或实验室环境中).

Additional Guidelines

*Not satisfied by BIO 410, BIO 495, Internship courses, Research courses, or Speaker Series

学前卫生专业咨询委员会

The 学前卫生专业咨询委员会 (PHPAC) consists of professional staff and faculty members of the College of Arts and Sciences. The major function of this committee is to draft letters of evaluation for students applying to health professions programs such as Medical, Dental, and Veterinary schools. Interested students should view our web page for information regarding the protocol for obtaining a PHPAC letter of evaluation.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all science and mathematics courses used toward graduation in any of the School of Biological Sciences programs. A 2.00 cumulative average in sciences is a requirement for graduation in any of the School of Biological Sciences programs.

本专业的学生可以参加 学前健康研究生院准备课程.

The expected learning outcomes for students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Biological Sciences include:

• 生物学基本原理的知识, 数学和物理科学的相关概念, and the ability to apply this knowledge to the critical analysis of new biological information, in the following areas:
  • 生命的分子和细胞基础, including cell structure, metabolism, heredity, and reproduction.
  • Organismal Diversity, 包括组织结构和功能, hierarchy of organization, and the evolution of life.
  • 生物及其环境的相互关系, 包括非生物和生物的相互作用, biogeochemical cycles; ecosystems and their dynamics, 以及人类的行为和干预.
• 对科学过程的理解, 以及在生物学研究方面的能力, 特别强调的:
  • The scientific method, including observational, comparative, 实验方法和使用的工具.
  • 对主要科学文献的批判性阅读.
  • Data analysis, interpretation, and the communication of scientific results (including oral presentations and scientific report writing).
• Appreciation for the relevance of the biological sciences to real-world issues, including:
  • Familiarity with avenues and applications of current and future research as well as the careers that use them.
  • 生物伦理问题及其生物学和社会基础.
  • Recognition of the civic responsibility to share knowledge and to apply expertise to the improvement of human and environmental health.

我们为符合条件的学生提供荣誉毕业的选择. 这包括重要的研究, 在教员指导下的奖学金或创造性活动. 感兴趣的学生应该咨询他们的专业顾问.

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred biology courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the biology courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. 否则，将作为普通选修课转移.

所有先前完成的科学/数学课程必须是 no older than five (5) years.

其他选项和限制也适用. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

随后几年的学费和费用可能会有所不同. 其他费用包括书本费和住宿费. 有关学费和费用的更多信息，请咨询 Financial Information section of this catalog.