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Pre-Medical Studies, BS Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Pre-Medical Studies, BS Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
124
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This interdisciplinary BS degree is designed for students who wish to concentrate their undergraduate studies in the natural sciences and continue post-graduate studies in medicine or other health-related professions. It provides these students with a solid background in basic biomedical sciences and allows for the pursuit of a minor if desired, as well as a large number of elective courses. Students are encouraged to choose electives or a minor in the humanities or social sciences to round out their preparation for a health profession.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_a2b14572
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

1. Total Semester Hours - Minimum 124

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    2. Liberal Arts Courses - Semester Hours: 60 minimum

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      3. Residency Requirement

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        4. The following general requirements

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        1. WSC 001
          and 002 or placement examination (see “University Degree Requirements ”).
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Distribution Course Requirement (See the listing of Distribution Courses for more information.):
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Six (6) semester hours in humanities chosen from at least 2 of the following: Literature (LT), Appreciation and Analysis (AA), and Creative Participation (CP).
          Not resolved to a course
        4. Six (6) semester hours in social science: 3 hours in Behavioral Social Sciences (BH), and 3 hours in History and Philosophy (HP).
          Not resolved to a course

        5. GPA Requirement

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          6. The following major and additional requirements

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            a. Biology courses

            6 items
            1. BIOL 112
              (NS) General Biology I Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            2. BIOL 113
              (NS) General Biology II Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            3. BIOL 122
              Genetics Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            4. BIOL 123
              Cell Biology Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            5. BIOL 144
              Animal Physiology Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
              or: BIOL 140 - Human Physiology Semester Hours: 4
            6. BIOL 134
              General Microbiology Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course

            b. Chemistry courses

            9 items
            1. CHEM 003A
              (NS) General Chemistry I Semester Hours: 3 - 4
              Not resolved to a course
            2. CHEM 003B
              (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory I Semester Hours: 1
              Not resolved to a course
            3. CHEM 004A
              (NS) General Chemistry II Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CHEM 004B
              (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory II Semester Hours: 1
              Not resolved to a course
            5. CHEM 131
              Organic Chemistry I Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            6. CHEM 131B
              Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
              Not resolved to a course
            7. CHEM 132
              Organic Chemistry II Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            8. BCHM 162
              Foundations of Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            9. BCHM 163
              Bio-Organic Chemistry of Metabolism Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course

            c. Additional courses as needed for 45 total s.h. in biology*, biochemistry or chemistry

            19 items
            1. BIOL 193
              Departmental Honors Candidacy: Research Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
            2. BIOL 194
              Departmental Honors Candidacy: Research Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
              or: BIOL 130 - Neurobiology Semester Hours: 3
            3. BIOL 135
              Parasitology Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            4. BIOL 141
              Cell Biology of Disease Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            5. BIOL 143
              Developmental Biology Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            6. BIOL 146
              Advanced Cancer Biology Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            7. BIOL 152
              Virology Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            8. BIOL 153
              General Endocrinology Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            9. BIOL 160
              Immunology Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            10. BIOL 166
              Techniques in Genetics Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            11. BIOL 167
              Techniques in Cell Biology Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            12. BIOL 168
              Techniques in Molecular Biology Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            13. BIOL 196
              Internship Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
            14. BCHM 173
              Experimental Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            15. BCHM 182
              Biochemical Research Semester Hours: 1-3
              Not resolved to a course
            16. BCHM 183
              Biochemical Research Semester Hours: 1-3
              Not resolved to a course
            17. CHEM 132B
              Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
              Not resolved to a course
            18. CHEM 175
              Medicinal Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            19. Note: Students planning to pursue advanced degrees in life and health sciences are encouraged to take CHEM 132B, Organic Chemistry Laboratory II *Note: If more than one math course is completed from MATH 071 , 072 , 073 (see section e below), BIOL 124 , if taken, may be used as 3 of the 5 additional elective semester hours of biology, biochemistry, or chemistry.
              Not resolved to a course

            d. Physics courses

            6 items
            1. PHYS 001A
              (NS) Elementary Physics Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            2. and PHYS 001B - (NS) Elementary Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
              Not resolved to a course
              or: PHYS 011A - (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4
            3. and PHYS 011B - (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
              Not resolved to a course
            4. PHYS 002A
              (NS) Elementary Physics Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            5. and PHYS 002B - (NS) Elementary Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
              Not resolved to a course
              or: PHYS 012A - (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4
            6. and PHYS 012B - (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
              Not resolved to a course

            e. Mathematics requirement

            6 items
            1. BIOL 124
              Biostatistics Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            2. And at least one additional course* chosen from:
              Not resolved to a course
            3. MATH 071
              (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            4. MATH 072
              (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            5. MATH 073
              (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Semester Hours: 4
              Not resolved to a course
            6. * Note If more than one math course is completed from MATH 71, 72, 73, BIO 100, if taken, may be used as 3 of the 5 additional elective semester hours of biology, biochemistry, or chemistry (see section c above).
              Not resolved to a course

            f. At least 3 s.h. of science research or clinical internship chosen from

            8 items
            1. BIOL 190
              Independent Study-Undergraduate Research I Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
            2. BIOL 191
              Independent Study-Undergraduate Research II Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
            3. BIOL 193
              Departmental Honors Candidacy: Research Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
            4. BIOL 194
              Departmental Honors Candidacy: Research Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
            5. BIOL 196
              Internship Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
            6. BIOL 197
              Internship Semester Hours: 2-4
              Not resolved to a course
            7. BCHM 182
              Biochemical Research Semester Hours: 1-3
              Not resolved to a course
            8. BCHM 183
              Biochemical Research Semester Hours: 1-3
              Not resolved to a course

            Complete BS Requirements

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