This pathway is applicable to students planning to prepare for upper division Bachelor's degree majors in Biology, including the medical field. This Biology MRP streamlines and facilitates preparation for upper division coursework in Biology across the state. Students planning a career in medicine, medical technology, dentistry, chiropractic, pharmacy, physical therapy or veterinary can begin their studies at LCC and gain a solid foundation in the basic sciences required in those fields.
Careers in medical professions require several years of advanced study. Medical coursework is rigorous and entry into professional schools is very competitive. A number of medical schools require a foreign language.
See also
- Degree Requirements for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter
- COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
- BIOL& 221: Majors Ecology/Evolution w/ Lab (5 credits)
- MATH& 141: Precalculus I (6 credits)
Second Quarter
- BIOL& 222: Majors Cell/Molecular w/ Lab (5 credits)
- MATH& 142: Precalculus II (5 credits)
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
Decide on transfer university; research transfer requirements; contact transfer university advisor
Third Quarter
- BIOL& 223: Majors Organismal Physiology (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- ANTH& 204: Archaeology (5 credits)
- CDS 101: Intro to Addictions/Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- POLS& 202: American Government (5 credits)
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
- ENGL& 102: English Composition II (5 credits)
Fourth Quarter (Summer)
- Choose one:
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation (5 credits)
Fifth Quarter
- CHEM& 161: General Chemistry w/ Lab I (5 credits)
- MATH& 151: Calculus I (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- ANTH& 100: Survey of Anthropology (5 credits)
- CDS 101: Intro to Addictions/Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- POLS&202: American Government (5 credits)
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
Contact transfer university advisor
Sixth Quarter
- CHEM& 162: General Chemistry w/ Lab II (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- ART&100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- ART 130: Intro to Graphic Design (5 credits)
- CMST& 250: Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
- DRMA& 101: Intro to Theatre (5 credits)
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- HUM 210: Myths and Rites (5 credits)
- MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- CMST& 220: Public Speaking (5 credits)
- CMST& 230: Small Group Communication (5 credits)
Seventh Quarter
- CHEM& 163: General Chemistry w/ Lab III (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- ANTH& 204: Archaeology (5 credits)
- CDS 101: Intro to Addictions/Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- POLS&202: American Government (5 credits)
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- ART&100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- ART 162: Digital Fundamentals for Art and Design (5 credits)
- CMST& 250: Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
- DRMA& 101: Intro to Theatre (5 credits)
- MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation (5 credits)
- PHIL& 101: Intro to Philosophy (5 credits)
- HUM 210: Myths and Rites (5 credits)
1. College Success
COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
2. Natural Sciences Requirement
BIOL& 221: Majors Ecology/Evolution w/ Lab (5 credits)
3. Prerequisite Coursework / Elective
MATH& 141: Precalculus I (6 credits)
- Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 098, B or better in ABE 092, or placement.
4. Natural Sciences Requirement
BIOL& 222: Majors Cell/Molecular w/ Lab (5 credits)
5. Prerequisite Coursework / Elective
MATH& 142: Precalculus II (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: C or better in MATH& 141.
6. Communications Requirement
ENGL& 101: English Comp I (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: College level reading and writing skills or completion of ENGL 099 or TECH 105 with a grade of C or better.
7. Natural Sciences Requirement
BIOL& 223: Majors Organismal Phys w/ Lab (5 credits)
8. Social Science Requirement
Choose one of these recommended courses:
- ANTH& 204: Archaeology (5 credits)
- CDS 101: Intro to Addictions/Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- Fulfills [ROOT] requirement at WSU
- POLS& 202: American Government (5 credits)
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
9. Communication Requirement
ENGL& 102: English Composition II (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: ENGL& 101
10. Humanities Requirement
Choose one of these recommended courses:
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation (5 credits)
11. Natural Sciences Requirement
CHEM& 161: General Chemistry w/ Lab I (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 100 or high school chemistry and MATH 098.
12. Math Requirement
MATH& 151: Calculus I (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: MATH& 142 with a grade of C or better.
13. Social Sciences Requirement
Choose one of the following recommended courses:
- ANTH& 100: Survey of Anthropology (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- Fulfills [DIVR] requirement at WSU
- CDS 101: Intro to Addictions/Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- Fulfills [ROOT] requirement at WSU
- POLS& 202: American Government (5 credits)
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
14. Natural Sciences Requirement
CHEM& 162: General Chemistry w/ Lab II (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 161
15. Humanities Requirement
Choose one of these recommended courses:
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- ART 130: Intro to Graphic Design (5 credits)
- CMST& 250: Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- Fulfills [DIVR] requirement at WSU
- DRMA& 101: Intro to Theatre (5 credits)
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- HUM 210: Myths and Rites (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation (5 credits)
16. Communications Requirement
Choose one:
- CMST& 220: Public Speaking (5 credits)
- CMST& 230: Small Group Communication (5 credits)
17. Natural Sciences Requirement
CHEM& 163: General Chemistry w/ Lab III (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 162
18. Social Science Requirement
Choose one of these recommended courses:
- ANTH& 204: Archaeology (5 credits)
- CDS 101: Intro to Addictions/Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- Fulfills [ROOT] requirement at WSU
- POLS&202: American Government (5 credits)
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
19. Humanities Requirement
Choose one of these recommended courses:
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- ART 162: Digital Fundamentals for Art and Design (5 credits)
- CMST& 250: Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
- Fulfills [DIVR] requirement at WSU
- DRMA& 101: Intro to Theatre (5 credits)
- MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation (5 credits)
- PHIL& 101: Intro to Philosophy (5 credits)
- HUM 210: Myths and Rites (5 credits)
- Meets LCC's diversity requirement
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