Exploratory Studies: Life Science Interest

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Students in this track have applied to one of the Biomedical Science majors. Students may continue to work toward admission into Biomedical Science while also exploring other health-related majors.

This is a guide and should be used in conjunction with advising.


MATH Placement:

Biomedical Science and most health-related majors at CSU require pre-calculus and calculus 1. Students should complete Math Placement prior to enrollment and complete math in the first year.

English Composition Placement:

Students should consult the composition placement website to determine if the placement survey is needed and work with an advisor on building it into the first-year plan.  


Foundational First Year Courses

First Semester:

  • CO150 College Composition (3 credits)*
  • Pre-Calculus Math (1-4 credits) – see placement and consult with advising professional
    • Pre-Calculus 1-credit courses
      • MATH117 (Algebra 1)
      • MATH118 (Algebra 2)
      • MATH124 (Logarithms & Exponential Functions)
      • MATH125 (Numerical Trigonometry)
    • MATH127 Pre-Calculus (4-credit instructor led class)
  • Chemistry (2-5 credits)
    • CHEM105: Problem Solving in General Chemistry (if did not test out of MATH118)
    • CHEM111/112: General Chemistry 1
  • Biology (4 credits)
    • LIFE102: Attributes of Living Systems
  • First Year Seminar (1-3cr)
  • AUCC or Exploratory Course options to total 15 credits

Second Semester:

  • CO150 College Composition (3cr) (if not taken in 1st semester)*
  • Calclulus (4 credits) MATH155 Calculus for Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry (4-5 credits)
    • CHEM111/112:  General Chemistry 1
    • CHEM113/114: General Chemistry 2
  • Biology (3 credits)
    • LIFE201B: Introductory Genetics
  • AUCC or Exploratory Course options to total 15 credits

*Remember, CO150 should be done in the 1st year, not necessarily the 1st semester.

Extra-curricular Exploration

Exploratory Studies students should engage in at least 2 exploration activities each semester

Getting connected to Health Professions Advising and student clubs (Premedica) 

Attend the Vet Hospital open house day  

Use the CSU Recreation Center – play Intramurals and/or consider on-campus employment  

Education Abroad  – learn about opportunities for future semesters

Industry Tours – Career Center  

Schedule an Exploring Majors advising appointment

Join a student organization

Use the CSU Health Network – consider on-campus employment there?  

Attend instructor office-hours


Majors in this Track

Biomedical Science* / Environmental Health* / Microbiology*

Consider looking at the Health, Life and Food Science track for alternative majors

* competitive entry majors *


Exploratory Course Options

  • ERHS210:  Cancer, Biology and Medicine (fall only)   
  • ERHS220: Environmental Health   
  • FSHN125: Food and Nutrition in Health
  • FSHN150: Survey of Human Nutrition
  • GR305: Geography of Global Health  (spring only)   
  • HES145: Health & Wellness
  • HES202: Intro to Exercise Physiology
  • LSPA340, 342, 343 and 346 Spanish for Animal Health, Agriculture or Human Health (select terms)   
  • OT110: Intro to Occupational Therapy
  • OT215: Medical Terminology
  • OT355: The Disability Experience in Society
  • PSY252: Mind, Brain and Behavior **majors only**   
  • PHIL205: Introduction to Ethics
  • SOC324: Food Justice (fall only) **majors only until release date
  • SOC344: Health, Medicine & Society (fall only)  **majors only until release date

3-9 CREDITS AUCC & Exploratory Courses each semester depending on foundational credits