Biomedical Sciences (B.S.) - Global Studies - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
- 4
PSYC 101 is strongly recommended
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BIOL 224 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 131 & CHEM 135 | Advanced General Chemistry I and Advanced General Chemistry Lab | |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 132 & CHEM 136 | Advanced General Chemistry II and Advanced General Chemistry II Lab | |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | |
| MATH 126 | Elementary Calculus for Business and Science 1 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 231 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 202 | General Physics II 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 232 | University Physics II | |
| Total Hours | 26-27 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| BCHM 450 | Medical Biochemistry | 3-4 |
| or BCHM 451 | Biochemistry I | |
| BIOL 225 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 301 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 313 | Clinical Human Anatomy | 3 |
| or BIOL 385 | Advanced Human Physiology | |
| BIOL 400 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL 415 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| or CRST 390 | Origins | |
| Choose 12-16 credit hours from the following: | 12-16 | |
| Biochemistry II | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| Clinical Human Anatomy | ||
| Human Biological Variation | ||
| Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates | ||
| Histology | ||
| Advanced Human Physiology | ||
| Embryology | ||
| Comparative Animal Physiology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Total Hours | 42-47 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate | ||
| GLST 200 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement | 3 |
| GLST 290 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GLST 385 | Career Preparation for Global Workers | 3 |
| Global Studies Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Choose a 300-400 level GLST course not already required in the major
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| MATH 126 or MATH 131 |
Elementary Calculus for Business and Science or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
3-4 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Natural Science Elective (BIOL 224) 1 | 4 | |
| CHEM Elective(s) 2 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| CHEM Elective(s) 3 | 4 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective (MATH 201 or MATH 211) 1 | 3 | |
| BIOL 225 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 4 | 0-3 | |
| BIOL 301 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BIOL 415 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CRST 290 or CRST 390 |
History of Life or Origins |
3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 231 |
General Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
| BCHM 450 or BCHM 451 |
Medical Biochemistry or Biochemistry I |
3-4 |
| BIOL 313 or BIOL 385 |
Clinical Human Anatomy or Advanced Human Physiology |
3 |
| GLST 200 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 232 |
General Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Social Sciences Elective 1,5 | 3 | |
| GLST 290 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Biomedical Elective 6 | 3-4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| BIOL 400 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| GLST 385 | Career Preparation for Global Workers | 3 |
| Biomedical Elective 6 | 3-4 | |
| Biomedical Elective 6 | 3-4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Global Studies Elective 7 | 3 | |
| Biomedical Elective 6 | 3-4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Hours | 121-130 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
- 2
Choose CHEM 121 OR CHEM 131 and 135
- 3
Choose CHEM 122 OR CHEM 132 and 136
- 4
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information
- 5
PSYC 101 is strongly recommended
- 6
Choose from BCHM 452, BIOL 303, 305, 313, 316, 321, 330, 385, 403, 416, 420, or 435
- 7
Choose a 300-400 level GLST course not already required in the major