Students enrolled in the Pre-Medical Track must complete the coursework listed on the Curriculum tab to earn the BSHS degree through the School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS). Students should meet with an academic advisor in the Office of Student Services (OSS) to discuss any questions related to their degree requirements.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Areas of Proficiency | ||
| English Composition | ||
| ENG 105 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 106 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | ||
| Calculus: MTH 141, MTH 161, or MTH 171 | 4 | |
| Computer Science: 1 CSC or BTE course | 3 | |
| Statistics: HCS 202 or other approved statistics course | 3 | |
| Areas of Knowledge | ||
| Arts & Humanities | 9 | |
| People & Society | 9 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)* | 0 | |
| Major | ||
| BIL 150 & BIL 151 | General Biology and General Biology Laboratory | 5 |
| BIL 160 & BIL 161 | Evolution and Biodiversity and Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory | 5 |
| BIL 250 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIL 255 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BMB 401 | Biochemistry for the Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| BPH 206 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| BPH 208 | Introductory Epidemiology | 3 |
| BPH 306 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| HCS 212 & HCS 213 | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory | 4 |
| HCS 215 | Principles of Systemic Physiology | 3 |
| Complete 6 graded credits of ENG coursework** | 0 | |
| Choose one physics option below: | 10-11 | |
| College Physics: | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics Laboratory I | ||
| College Physics II and College Physics Laboratory II | ||
| University Physics for the Life Sciences: | ||
| University Physics I for the Sciences and College Physics Laboratory I | ||
| University Physics II for the Sciences and College Physics Laboratory II | ||
| University Physics: | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II and University Physics II Lab | ||
| University Physics III and University Physics III Lab | ||
| Chemistry for the Biosciences: | 16 | |
| Principles of Chemistry and Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Introduction to Structure and Dynamics and Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | ||
| Organic Reactions and Synthesis and Organic Reactions and Synthesis Laboratory | ||
| Minor | 0 | |
| Advanced Writing and Communication Skills*** | 0 | |
| Electives**** | 25-24 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
| * | The health science major may be used to fulfill this cognate area. |
| ** | Six graded credits of ENG courses (6 credits). Creative writing courses cannot count. ENG 105 and ENG 106 may count if a grade was received. |
| *** | Students must take at least five designated writing-intensive courses to complete this requirement; unless students choose to take additional credits to complete this requirement, it is highly recommended students select courses that are designated as writing-intensive and will double count toward this area and their other requirements. |
| **** | The number of electives students take may vary due to differences in placement scores, transfer credits, course and cognate selections, etc. |
This is only a sample. There are numerous ways students can create plans of study for the Pre-Medical Track. Students should feel empowered to use the information listed in the Academic Bulletin and the Student Handbook to take charge of their education, pursue their own academic interests, and create their own, unique plans of study.
The School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) recommends students create their own plan of study that accounts for their ENG and MTH placement scores and incorporates their major, minor, and cognate interests. Once students draft their initial plan of study, they are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor in the Office of Student Services (OSS) to review their plan, address any questions or concerns, discuss areas for improvement, and brainstorm ways to integrate research experiences, study abroad opportunities, global initiatives, graduate school requirements, and career preparation experiences.
The sample plan of study listed below is based on the following ENG and MTH placement information and major, minor, and cognate selections:
- ENG placement: ENG 105
- MTH placement: MTH 107
- Major(s): Health Science, Pre-Medical Track
- Minor(s): Chemistry
- Cognates
- Art & Humanities: American Literature (RAU = English)
- People & Society: Abnormal Psychology (RAU = Psychology)
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Health Science major (RAU = Nursing & Health Studies)
Sample Plan of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| BIL 150 & BIL 151 |
General Biology and General Biology Laboratory |
5 |
| BPH 206 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MTH 107 | Precalculus Mathematics I | 3 |
| UMX 100 | The University of Miami Experience | 0 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIL 160 & BIL 161 |
Evolution and Biodiversity and Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory |
5 |
| ENG 106 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MTH 108 | Precalculus Mathematics II | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology (counts for People & Society cognate) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIL 250 | Genetics | 3 |
| CHM 121 & CHM 113 |
Principles of Chemistry and Chemistry Laboratory I |
5 |
| MTH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PSY 240 | Psychopathology (counts for People & Society cognate) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIL 255 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHM 221 & CHM 205 |
Introduction to Structure and Dynamics and Chemical Dynamics Laboratory |
5 |
| ENG 214 | American Literature II (W; counts for Arts & Humanities cognate) | 3 |
| HCS 202 | Introductory Statistics in Health Care | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BPH 306 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| CHM 222 & CHM 206 |
Organic Reactions and Synthesis and Organic Reactions and Synthesis Laboratory |
6 |
| ENG 389 | The Sixties: Literature, History, and Culture of the 1960s (W; counts for Arts & Humanities cognate) | 3 |
| PHY 101 & PHY 106 |
College Physics I and College Physics Laboratory I |
5 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMB 401 | Biochemistry for the Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| PHY 102 & PHY 108 |
College Physics II and College Physics Laboratory II |
5 |
| PSY 260 | Personality Psychology (counts for People & Society cognate) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BPH 208 | Introductory Epidemiology | 3 |
| ENG 260 | African-American Literature (W; counts for Arts & Humanities cognate) | 3 |
| HCS 212 & HCS 213 |
Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory |
4 |
| Elective (W) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 115 | Python Programming for Everyone | 3 |
| HCS 215 | Principles of Systemic Physiology | 3 |
| Elective (W) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
(W) = Course is designated as writing-intensive
Mission
The Mission of the School of Nursing and Health Studies is to educate students and support faculty committed to excellence in the art and science of nursing and health studies through creating and disseminating health knowledge and developing culturally competent leaders to provide safe service to our community, the nation and the world. The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Health Science. Baccalaureate education provides the foundation for further education in specialized health professional fields. Pre-professional tracks include Pre- physical therapy, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-medicine, Pre-occupational therapy, Health Science/Health Management and Policy, and Health Science General.
Goals
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge in human anatomy.
- Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical analyses.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge related to the importance of nutrition in human health and well-being.
