Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies—Osteopathic Medicine Pathway (BS/DO with LECOM)Variations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the University Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum. Current students should refer to their program evaluation when registering for courses.
YEAR I Fall
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 151/150L | Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 131/L | Chemical Principles I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| ITM 101 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| LIB 111 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| MAT 150 Or MAT 151 | Pre-Calculus Or Calculus I | 3 |
YEAR I Spring
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 152/L | Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 132/L | Chemical Principles II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 112 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| LIB 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 151 Or MAT 152 | Calculus I Or Calculus II | 3 |
YEAR II Fall
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| CHE 231/L | Organic Chemistry I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 133 | Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power and Society | 3 |
| LIB 205 | Health Professions Orientation Seminar | 1 |
| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (BEH) Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities (HUM) Elective | 3 |
YEAR II Spring
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 255/L | Medical Microbiology (w/lab) | 4 |
| CHE 232/234L | Organic Chemistry II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 220 | Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| Social Science (SSC) Elective | 3 |
YEAR III Fall
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 360 | Cellular Biochemistry | 4 |
| PHY 270/272L Or PHY 280/L | Foundations of Physics I (w/ Lab) Or Physics I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| Advanced Biology Elective* | 3 | |
| Behavioral Science (BEH) Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 |
YEAR III Spring
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| LIB 512 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| PHY 274/274L Or PHY 284/L | Foundations of Physics II (w/ Lab) Or Physics II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 332 | Genetics | 3 |
| Social Science (SSC) Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective** | 3 |
YEAR IV Fall
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| Humanities (HUM) Elective | 3 | |
| General Electives | 11 |
YEAR IV Spring
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| LIB 480 | Premedical Health Studies Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| General Electives | 9 |
*Advanced Biology electives include any 300- or 400-level BIO (Biology) or PBH (Public Health) course; or approved Colleges of the Fenway upper level BIO course.
**Liberal Arts Elective can be any 3-semester-hour course in the following areas: BEH, HUM, SSC, language, or communication.