Who should consider the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) major?
Students who love to study the life sciences will be a good match for the
BMS major. Biomedical Sciences is appropriate for students who have a desire
to learn about anatomy and physiology and are interested in pursuing career
opportunities or further study in health and biomedical science-related
fields. It is important for students to have strong academic credentials
from high school as this program provides a rigorous science curriculum.
Biomedical Sciences is a controlled major. What does this mean?
Although you may have met the general requirements for admission to Colorado
State University, some majors such as Biomedical Sciences require additional
requirements to be met before a student can enter that particular program
of study. The Biomedical Sciences major requires specific academic requirements
that reflect the preparation necessary for the rigor of this program. In
addition, this program of study has an enrollment cap of 75 students per
year. Since this is a new program, it will be controlled for the immediate
future as it is important to transition into the program in an organized
manner to maintain quality control.
How do I declare my major in Biomedical Sciences?
Up to 75 students can enter the Biomedical Sciences program of study each
year. Beginning Fall 2006 and thereafter, students are being recruited into
the program of study directly from high school. Freshman applicants can
indicate their interest in the BMS major on the Colorado State University
admissions
application. Freshman applicants who meet the entering academic requirements
will be placed directly into the major if there is space available. For
currently enrolled students, there are specific academic requirements that
must be met in order to be considered for entry to the BMS major. If you
are a currently enrolled student at Colorado State University, please email
Kelly Swetich, Undergraduate
Advisor, for more details. Based on space availability, transfer students
will be allowed to enter the program beginning in Fall 2006. See below for
more information about transfer students.
What if I am unable to major in Biomedical Sciences?
At Colorado State University, you will find multiple opportunities available
that will provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the life
sciences, and completing an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences
is only one of them. There are many solid undergraduate science majors to
fit your needs and with careful selection of courses in other majors, the
same outcomes can be attained. If you need assistance in exploring majors,
contact an advisor at the Center
for Advising and Student Achievement.
Can I register for anatomy and physiology courses if I am not a
Biomedical Sciences major?
Yes! You can take many of the courses offered through the Department of
Biomedical Sciences as long as prerequisites have been met. In fact, many
science majors on campus require some of our courses. You may want to consider
completing a minor
in Biomedical Sciences which provides a directed program of study to
enhance your skills and abilities in the study of human and animal systems.
The Biomedical Sciences minor is open to all interested students. To add
the minor, contact the Undergraduate Advisor, Kelly
Swetich, to complete the necessary paperwork.
When are transfer students eligible?
Beginning Fall 2006, transfer students will be eligible to enter the BMS
major. Given the rigor of this major, there are specific academic requirements
that must be met in order to declare Biomedical Sciences. In addition, due
to the enrollment cap of 75 students per year, transfer students will be
able to enter this major only when space is available. Please note: There
are two senior capstone courses required in this major and the first offering
of these courses will be in Spring 2008, thus this is the earliest that
students can complete the BMS major. Contact the Undergraduate Advisor,
Kelly Swetich, for more
information.
Who should I contact if I have further questions?
Please direct your inquiries by email to Kelly Swetich, Undergraduate Advisor,
at Kelly.Swetich@colostate.edu.
