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ARCHIVED 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry (Premedical/Biomedical Science and Technology Concentration), B.S.


Total number of hours for the program: 120.

This concentration is intended for those students wishing to pursue a career in the biomedical or biotechnology fields, including students wishing to pursue a degree from a medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, or optometry school.  Specific courses within the concentration should be chosen carefully, based on the intended career path.  Students anticipating obtaining a professional degree (such as an M.D. or Pharm.D.) should also judiciously choose their electives to satisfy admissions preferences and fully prepare for entrance exams.

Liberal Studies Hours: 42


Liberal Studies Program Requirements 

Premedical/Biomedical Science and Technology Concentration


General Electives


General electives (12-20 hours) are required to complete the program depending on the number of hours in the major that double count for Liberal Studies. Students must take at least 30 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU in order to satisfy general university degree requirements.  Pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, and pre-optometry students should discuss with their advisers the most appropriate electives for their intended professional school.  Some examples of electives that may aid in professional school entrance exams and/or satisfy admissions preferences are included below:

Additional Information


Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/4409.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.