Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

With a focus on Native American contributions to the field, this program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for various health professions, from medicine and nursing to laboratory sciences and therapy. Complete your degree close to home and be part of the healthcare teams that serve your community.

Perfectly aligned with the educational philosophy of Diné College “Sa’ah Naaghai Bik’eh Hozhoo”. BS Biomedical Sciences is a 125-126 credit hours program, designed to prepare students to pursue a career in Biomedical Science and other Health Care Professions including but not limited to medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmaceutical sciences, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, laboratory sciences, medical research, paramedics, emergency medical services and many other medical and healthcare professions. To develop competent Biomedical Native Scientists, not only necessary to develop operational skills, but to bring forward Native American/ Indigenous contribution in healthcare sciences.

If you learned through current pandemic how many of different healthcare personnel’s, doctors, nurses, technologists, technicians we need to help our communities and you want to be the part of local healthcare teams then after completion of your Associate degree in any of the Science discipline consider joining BS in Biomedical Sciences program, at your own school, close to your home and families, and join the work force upon graduation.

Two Year Program

The two-year junior-senior BS Biomedical Sciences program will follow the student’s first two years after completing their AS degree in either Biology, Public Health, Health Occupations, or a related science degree. Students must have degree requirements that may not have been in their AS degree including but not limited to: BIO 181/182, CHM151/152, PHY110/111; MTH 190/ 191/MTH 213 and CHM 301/302

Freshman SEMESTER I
BIO 181 General Biology I4
CHM 151 General Chemistry Ilogy5
ENG 101 College Composition I3
MTH 110 College Algebra4
Program Credits16
Freshman SEMESTER II
BIO 182 General Biology II4
CHM 152 General Chemistry II4
ENG 102 College Composition II3
MTH 190 Pre-Calculus4
Program Credits15
Sophomore SEMESTER III
BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology4
CHM 301 General Organic Chemistry I5
MTH 213 Statistics4
Gen Ed: NAV 101, 102, 201, 202 or 2113
Program Credits16
Sophomore SEMESTER IV
BIO 202 Anatomy & Physiology II4
BIO 205 Microbiology4
CHM 302 General Organic Chemistry II4
MTH 191 Calculus4
Program Credits16
Junior SEMESTER I
BIO 344 Cellular & Molecular Biology4
CHM 310 Introduction to Pharmacology4
CHM 360 Fundamental Biochemistry3
PHY 110 Algebra-based Physic I4
Program Credits15
Junior SEMESTER II
BIO 320 Human Pathophysiology4
BIO 340 General Genetics4
PHY 111 Algebra-based Physics II4
Gen Ed: NIS 111 Foundation of Navajo Culture3
Program Credits15
Senior SEMESTER III
BIO 450 Bioinformation or Upper Div Elect3
BIO 488 Medical Microbiology4
BIO 495 Cancer Biology3
Gen Ed: NIS 221 Navajo History to present3
Gen Ed: HUM105, 131, 151,152 /FA 106,107, 112, 115, 120, 121, 131, 1783
Program Credits16
Senior SEMESTER IV
BIO-408 or BIO-494 (6)or BIO 485 (3-6)6
BIO-498 Senior Seminar1
Gen Ed: HUM105, 131, 151,152 /FA 106,107, 112, 115, 120, 121, 131, 1783
Gen Ed: HST 101,102,135,1363
Gen Ed: ECO111, 200, 201/ PSY111, 200,211,2403
Program Credits16
Degree EarnedCredits
Lower Division Program Requirements63
Upper Division Program Requirements62-63
Total Credits Earned:125-126
Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code & Title: 26.0102 “Biomedical Sciences (General)”
SOC Occupation Code & Title: 19-1040.00 “Medical Scientists”

DEAN'S OFFICE

James Tutt
Dean of School of STEM
1 Circle Drive, Route 12
Tsaile, Arizona 86556
(928) 724-6938
jmtutt@dinecollege.edu

Nesbah Kahn
Administrative Assistant
nkahn@dinecollege.edu
Room 123A
Gorman Classroom Building (GCB)
Tsaile Campus

Mail to:
Diné College: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
1 Circle Dr.
Tsaile, AZ 86556
Phone: (928) 724-6936