The document provides an overview of the Biomedical Sciences program at Charles R. Drew University, including an introduction from the department chair, admissions requirements, curriculum details, and information on different career tracks such as pre-medicine, pre-physician assistant, and pre-dental. The program prepares students for careers in health professions or advanced degrees through a lower division core curriculum in basic sciences and upper division coursework tailored to individual career goals. Students choose from tracks including pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-physician assistant, and pre-dental, which include required coursework for applying to professional programs in those fields.

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An Introduction from Department of Health
and Life Science Chair, Monica Ferrini
About the Biomedical Sciences Program
Admissions Requirements
Biomedical Sciences Curriculum
Biomedical Sciences Tracks
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Dear Prospective Student,
Do you want to be a medical doctor? A surgeon? A physician assistant? A dentist? A phar-
macist? A scientist? Or do you want to advance your career in nursing? The Bachelor of
Science in Biomedical Sciences is right for you!
Our Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences provides an integrated learning, research
opportunities, community health engagement, and leadership training that prepares grad-
uates for professional or advanced degrees in health care or biomedicine.
The lower division core curriculum provides a strong foundation in basic sciences, in ad-
dition to the unique CDU core themes to prepare our graduates to disseminate the CDU
mission. The CDU advantage includes core courses on cultural diversity education, global
comparative health disparities, underserved community engagement, and sociopolitical dynamic of health embedded in the
Biomedical Sciences curriculum.
The upper division curriculum is tailored to individual career goals, such as pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-physician assistant,
pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy and pre-dentistry. In addition, we offer pre-professional admission exam preparation under
our Integrative Biomedical Sciences Courses. Our doctoral prepared faculty is committed to student success.
Tutoring and skills development classes are offered to ensure that your time at CDU will be productive and successful.
We offer unique research opportunities for undergraduate students, and we look forward to sharing the excitement of our re-
search interests with you. Working directly with a research mentor, students are afforded opportunities to work on projects that
are at the forefront of scientific advances in areas such as cancer, obesity, cardio-metabolic disorders, HIV and neurobiology,
amongst others. Community engagement research is also a key component of the undergraduate program.
If you are passionate and committed to become a health professions leader, I invite you to come and visit our campus. As a
student in the Biomedical Sciences program, you will be immersed in an extremely cooperative community that seeks to provide
excellence in education, research, leadership and service to CDU’s students and underserved communities.
Sincerely,
Monica Ferrini, M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Chair, Department of Health and Life Sciences
College of Science & Health
Department of Health & Life Sciences
College of Science & Health
Charles R. Drew University
Of Medicine and Sciencence
Pioneering in Health and Education

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Students are immersed in a struc-
tured comprehensive curricula
designed for preparation for health
professional careers. This is achieved
by offering courses, laboratory work
and research opportunities that de-
velop fundamental problem-solving
criteria, critical thinking, writing,
and communication skills. Our
students graduate with the scientific
knowledge and intellectual abilities
to pursue careers or pursue post
graduate education in the health
professions.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical Sciences prepares students
for entry into graduate and professional programs in medicine, osteopathic,
podiatry, optometry, physical therapy, physician assistant, pharmacy or den-
tistry. In addition, the BS program prepares students for masters and doctor-
al programs, scientific research, and employment in biomedical laboratories
and/or biotech companies. The program offers a multidisciplinary study of
health and diseases, and particularly the biological and molecular sciences
that constitute the foundation of modern medicine.
Bachelor of Science Program
Program Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes

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Admissions
The Department of Health and Life Sciences conducts a comprehensive review of all applications
for undergraduate admission, involving an academic review and evaluation of personal achieve-
ments. The Department of Health and Life Sciences accepts applications for the Biomedical
Sciences undergraduate program from freshman and transfer students.
Program Admissions Requirements
• Completion of the Application for Undergraduate Studies.
• High School diploma
• Official transcript from all post secondary school attended
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
• National test scores (either SAT or ACT) are required
• For freshman students: A year of high school laboratory sciences in biology, or chemistry, or physics.
• For transfer students: Completion of Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Biology or equivalent
After matriculation, the Department will conduct Math and English placement exams to all incoming students.
Application filing periods
The Biomedical Sciences undergraduate program starts every year in the Fall and Spring semesters. The date be-
low is a recommended deadline; however, the program offers rolling admissions and applications are considered
until the enrollment capacity has been reached.
Deadline: March 1
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at admissionsinfo@cdrewu.edu or at (323) 563-4839.
Apply at www.cdrewu.edu/apply
Fees, Tuition, and Estimated Student Budget
We are committed to helping students finance their education; the Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships works closely with all students who need financial assistance. A financial aid award
generally consists of a combination of scholarships and grant money from CDU and other
sources, low-interest loans, and a work-study job during the academic year.
We recommend that you take the initiative to research the wide range of scholarship opportuni-
ties sponsored by outside organizations. Every year thousands of dollars go un-awarded because
students are not aware of these resources.
For more information about financing your education, contact the Office of Financial Aid &
Scholarships at finaid@cdrewu.edu or (323) 563-4838.

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Requirements for the Major (120 units)
The lower division core curriculum provides a strong foundation in basic
sciences, in addition to the unique CDU core themes to prepare our grad-
uates to disseminate the CDU mission. The CDU advantage includes core
courses on cultural diversity education, global comparative health disparities,
underserved community engagement, and sociopolitical dynamic of health
embedded in the Biomedical Sciences curriculum. The upper division curric-
ulum is tailored to individual career goals, such as pre-medicine, pre-nursing,
pre-physician assistant, pre-pharmacy pre-physical therapy and pre-dentistry.
In addition, pre-professional admission exam preparation is offered through
Integrative Biomedical Sciences courses.
Of the 120 units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical
Sciences, the major requires 67 units, plus an additional 53 units of general
education and other University requirements. During the first year, students
will have to take summer semester courses in order to complete the required
units.
Successful completion of the major requires a minimum C (2.0) overall grade
point average in all courses required for the major. At least 15 units of upper
division coursework that fulfills major requirements must be taken in resi-
dence (not to include courses graded CR/NC).
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Curriculum

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Freshman
General Biology I and II
General Chemistry I and II
Critical Thinking
Social Justice and Leadership
Seminar
Calculus
Community Health Issues
Health and Creative Art
Sophomore
General Physics I and II
Organic Chemistry I and II
Brain and Behavior
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Psychology
Statistic for Research
Medical Humanities I
Junior
Anatomy and Physiology I and II
Biochemistry
Medical Humanities II
Human Development
Spanish for Health Care
General Microbiology
Cross Cultural Communication in
Health Care
Track Specific Electives
Senior
Immunology
Human Genetics
Pharmacology
Research Project
Ethics in Biomedical Sciences
Integrative Biomedical Sciences Exam
Preparation: MCAT, DAT, PCAT, HESI
Senior Health Seminar
Track Specific Electives

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CHOOSE
YOUR
TRACK

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Pre-Medicine Track
Physicians are dedicated to serving the health care needs of soci-
ety through diagnosing and treating illness, injury, and disease.
Due to the competitive nature of the medical school application
process and rigorous training required, students should careful-
ly consider their motivation, preparation, and commitment for a
career in medicine.
The BMS-Pre Med track offers all courses required in order to
apply to medical school. In addition, the program offers a series of
extracurricular activities, such as Research, Community services,
Clinical exposure, embedded in our curriculum.
Pre-Medicine Course Requirements
General Biology
General Chemistry
Physics
Organic Chemistry
Calculus
Statistics
Biochemistry
Electives: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Immunol-
ogy etc.
** Pre-Medicine track: includes required courses for application to podiatry, optometry and osteo-
pathic schools.

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Pre-Physician Assistant Track
Physician Assistants (PA) provides a wide range of health care
services and work as a team under the supervision of physicians
and surgeons. The majority PAs work in primary care areas such
as general internal medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine.
Prerequisite admission requirements vary from school to school.
However, BMS-pre PA track includes all the requirements for ap-
plying to PA programs in the country
Pre-PA Course Requirements
General Biology
General Chemistry
Medical Terminology
Organic Chemistry
College Algebra
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Anatomy
Physiology
Microbiology
Nutrition

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Pre-Dental Track
Dentistry is devoted to maintaining the health of the teeth, gums,
and other hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and adjacent
structures. Dentistry requires diagnostic ability and manual skills.
Dentists should have good visual memory, excellent judgment of
space and shape, a high degree of manual dexterity, and scientific
ability. Good business sense, self-discipline, and communication
skills are helpful for success in private practice.
The BMS-dental track includes all the requirements for applying
to Dental School, in addition of unique electives courses
Pre-Dental Course Requirements
General Biology
General Chemistry
Physics
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Psychology
Human Embryology
Human Genetics
Statistics
Electives: Global Oral Health, Macroeconomics, and Sculpting
DAT preparation

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Pre-Pharmacy Track
Pharmacists today do much more than simply compound and
dispense medication. Their roles have broadened to include direct
patient care, education, and case management duties. Pharmacists
can be found in a variety of settings including community and
consultant pharmacies, hospitals and institutions, managed care
organizations, the pharmaceutical industry, academics and re-
search, government agencies and many more.
The BMS-pre-pharmacy track offers all the pre-requisite courses
needed for applying to pharmacy school. Our Program offers elec-
tives that would enhance your application to pharmacy school.
Pre-Pharmacy Course Requirements
General Biology
General Chemistry
Physics
Pre-calculus/Calculus
Organic Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology
Economics
Electives: Pharmacy calculations, Pharmacology

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Pre-Nursing Track
Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and
the public about various health conditions, and provide advice
and emotional support to patients and their family members. Reg-
istered nurses work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home health-
care services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in correc-
tional facilities or schools, or serve in the military.
The BMS-pre-nursing track offers all the pre-requisite courses
needed for applying to Entry Level Master in Nursing programs.
Pre-Nursing Course Requirements
General Biology
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Statistics
Biochemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology
Nutrition
HESI Exam Preparation

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Pre-Physical Therapy Track
Physical Therapist are health care professionals who diagnose and
treat individuals who have medical problems that limit their abil-
ities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings,
including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home
health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings,
and nursing homes.
The BMS-pre-PT track covers all the required coursework for the
majority of PT schools in the US. GRE examination is required
and must be taken 6 weeks prior the deadline of the application
process.
Pre-PT Course Requirements
General Biology
General Chemistry
Physics
Kinesiology
Statistics
Pre-Calculus/ Calculus
Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology
Sociology
Medical Terminology
GRE preparation

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For more information contact :
Charles R. Drew University
Office of Admissions 1731 E. 120th Street, Cobb 101
Los Angeles, CA 90059
323-563-4839
admissionsinfo@cdrewu.edu