We Prep Students for Med School
Bethel College is known – and has been nationally recognized – for how well we prepare students for medical school and other graduate and professional programs in health care (pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry).
You’ll find many of the prerequisites for entrance to these programs within biology and chemistry. Bethel’s Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) major melds these two disciplines to provide a balanced approach to both sciences.
Upon successful completion of the major, you will:
- have the skills needed to solve real-world problems at the interface between chemistry and biology;
- have gained a broad understanding of the nature of chemistry and how chemistry influences biological systems; and
- be able to communicate scientific findings in oral, written and poster formats.
Outcomes
I decided to take advantage of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major because it puts me on the right path for my career choice – to become a pediatrician. I plan to attend medical school after graduating from Bethel, and this major checks off many of the classes needed to achieve this. – Mikinzie Harkins ’22
I declared the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major because it was the most direct pathway to my future career. My adviser and I decided this path would be the best for me to ensure I have all the requirements for med school. This major offers mainly chemistry classes but also integrates biology and physics courses. I think it is a great balance. – Taylor Dashney ’22
Coursework
Chemistry core:
4 hours – Chemistry I
4 hours – Organic Chemistry
4 hours – Chemistry II
4 hours – Bioanalytical Chemistry
4 hours – Biochemistry
4 hours – Biophysical Chemistry
Chemistry core totals: 6 courses, 24 hours
Biology core:
4 hours – Cell Biology & Microbes
4 hours – Human Anatomy & Physiology
4 hours – Molecular Genetics
4 hours – Developmental Biology
Biology core totals: 4 courses, 16 hours
Additional courses:
4 hours – Calculus I
4-5 hours – Introductory Physics I or General Physics I
4-5 hours – Introductory Physics II or General Physics II
3 hours – General Psychology
1 hour – Natural Science Seminar I
1-3 hours – Natural Science Seminar II
Additional courses totals: 6 courses, 17-21 hours
Recommended for students interested in a health profession:
4 hours – Pathophysiology