Bachelor of Science in Translational Biomedical Sciences

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Translational Biomedical Sciences is a program that provides diverse training in life sciences, mathematics, statistics, and the physical sciences. This major’s ‘bench-to-bedside’ focus translates innovative basic science data to improved biomedical and clinically-related outcomes, by turning scientific innovations into diagnostic tools, therapeutics, etc. Students are immersed in cutting-edge research within faculty laboratories while learning the underlying molecular concepts that drive cellular and organismal systems. This program prepares students for competitive entry into the biomedical workforce and graduate degree programs.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Non-Program Courses: 19 s.h.

CHEM 06100 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
MATH 01130 - Calculus I Credits: 4
PHYS 00222 - Introductory Electricity & Magnetism Credits: 4
PHIL 09261 - Philosophical Perspectives on Science-WI Credits: 3
or
PHIL 09341 - Biomedical Ethics-WI Credits: 3
or
PHIL 09376 - Philosophy of Medicine - WI Credits: 3
PHYS 00220 - Introductory Mechanics Credits: 4
or
PHYS 00221 - Introductory Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, & Optics Credits: 4

Major Requirements: 77 s.h.

TBS Restricted Elective Courses: Minimum 17 s.h.

Students should choose at least five courses in consultation with an advisor. At least two TBS Restricted Electives must be 4 s.h. lecture+lab courses; total s.h. of five courses must be a minimum of 17 s.h.

BINF 05355 - Bioinformatics: Biological Applications Credits: 3
BINF 05360 - Programming for Molecular Biology Credits: 3
BINF 07310 - Introduction to Bioinformatics Credits: 3
BINF 07399 - Bioinformatics: Biochemical Applications Credits: 3
BIOL 01301 - Data Science for Biologists Credits: 4
BIOL 01310 - Advanced Evolution Credits: 4
BIOL 01315 - Cancer Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 01341 - Darwinian Medicine Credits: 3
BIOL 01342 - Molecular Evolution Credits: 3
BIOL 01409 - Regenerative Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 01428 - Developmental Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 01430 - Advanced Cell Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 01445 - Special Topics In Biological Sciences - WI Credits: 3
BIOL 01459 - Genome Sciences Credits: 4
BIOL 11330 - Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 11407 - Molecular Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 22335 - Advanced Genetics Credits: 4
CHEM 05430 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 06301 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 07357 - Chemical Biology Credits: 3
CHEM 07405 - Introduction to Polymer Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 07407 - Advanced Biochemistry Lecture Credits: 3
CHEM 07410 - Medicinal Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 07431 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry Credits:
CHEM 07464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry I- WI Credits: 3
CHEM 07470 - Organic Spectroscopic Analysis Credits: 3
CHEM 07490 - General Aspects of Pharmacology Credits: 3
CHEM 07492 - Pharmaceutical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 09411 - Electrochemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 09420 - Supramolecular Chemistry Credits: 3
INTR 01340 - Undergraduate Research Thesis Credits: 1 (Students may take this up to 3 times for a total of 3 s.h.)
MCB 01308 - Special Topics in Molecular & Cellular Biosciences Credits: 2 to 3
MCB 01414 - General Aspects of Infectious Agents Credits: 3
MCB 01421 - Fundamentals in Cell Culture Techniques Credits: 4
MCB 10345 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
MCB 10481 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Credits: 3
MCB 11338 - Immunology Credits: 4
MCB 22450 - Molecular Genetics Credits: 4
NEUR 01301 - Introduction to Neuroscience Credits: 3
PHYS 00300 - Modern Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 00320 - Electricity & Magnetism I Credits: 4
PHYS 00321 - Electricity & Magnetism II Credits: 3
PHYS 00325 - Electric Circuits Credits: 4
PHYS 00340 - Optics & Light Credits: 4
PHYS 00371 - Biophysics: Fundamentals of Biomaterials Credits: 3
PHYS 00410 - Quantum Mechanics I Credits: 4
PHYS 00411 - Quantum Mechanics II Credits: 3
PHYS 00430 - Statistical Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 00470 - Selected Topics in Advanced Physics Credits: 3 to 4
PHYS 00475 - Radiation Physics Credits: 3
PSY 10315 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 10480 - Cognitive Neuroscience Credits: 3
TBS 01370 - Biomedical Technologies II Credits: 4
TBS 01420 - Translational Biomedical Research V Credits: 3
TBS 01430 - Translational Biomedical Research VI Credits: 3

Free Electives: 15 s.h.

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

Completion of 120 semester hours of course work, including the non-program, major and elective courses as well as all Rowan Core and Rowan Experience requirements, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 is mandatory for graduation. Students must receive a grade of C or better in all courses satisfying Major requirements.

Nicholas Whiting
Coordinator
856.256.5436
whiting@rowan.edu