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.
This BS degree requires a minimum of 45 s.h. in a combination of biology and chemistry, plus additional semester hours in physics and mathematics, and a minimum of 3 s.h. of laboratory or clinical research. With the large number of elective credits built into the degree, students have ample opportunity to receive a more in-depth education in the humanities, social sciences, or languages. Students may apply to the program after completing a minimum of 16 s.h. in sciences required by the program while enrolled at Hofstra. Grades lower than a C- in any of the required science courses do not count toward the total number of semester hours earned for this degree.
Students will be assigned an adviser when accepted in the major. Students must plan their schedules in consultation with their program adviser. Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA overall and in the required sciences to enter and remain in this program.
Candidates for graduation must successfully complete the following requirements:
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