Biomedical Sciences — Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant (NBMS)

The Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant major (NBMS) is specifically designed for students preparing for graduate-level education in anesthesiologist assistant programs. This interdisciplinary major provides a strong foundation in the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and health-related coursework essential for success in the field of anesthesiology. Students will gain a deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, while developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. Graduates of this major are well-equipped to apply to Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) programs and pursue careers as certified anesthesiologist assistants.

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 1100 English Composition I3ENGL 1120 English Composition II3
Core History I3MATH 1610 Calculus I4
CHEM 1030 Fundamentals Chemistry I3CHEM 1040 Fundamental Chemistry II3
CHEM 1031 Fund Of Chemistry I Lab1CHEM 1041 Fund Of Chemistry II Lab1
BIOL 1020 Principles Of Biology3Core History II3
BIOL 1021 Principles Of Biology Lab1 
SCMH 1950 COSAM Major Career Exploration1 
 15 14
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
CHEM 2070 Organic Chemistry I3CHEM 2080 Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 2071 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1CHEM 2081 Organic Chemistry II Lab1
STAT 2510 Stats For Bio And Health Sci3BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology3
PHYS 1500 General Physics I4BIOL 1031 Organismal Biology Laboratory1
Core Literature3PHYS 1510 General Physics II4
SCMH 1890 Pre-Health Prof Orientation1COMM 1000 Public Speaking3
 15 15
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
BIOL 2500 Human Anatomy and Physiology I3BIOL 2510 Human Anatomy and Physiology 23
BIOL 2501 A&P I Lab1BIOL 2511 A&P II Lab1
BIOL 3000 Genetics3BIOL 3200 General Microbiology3
PSYC 2010 Intro To Psychology3BIOL 3201 General Micro Lab1
Core Fine Arts3PHIL 1030 Ethics And The Health Sciences3
BCHE 5180 Biochemistry I3Core Social Science 3
 BCHE 5190 Biochemistry II3
 16 17
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
BIOL 5500 Immunology3BMSC Elective18
BIOL 5600 Biomedical Physiology5Elective6
Experiential Learning Elective22 
BMSC Elective14 
 14 14
Total Hours: 120
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BMSC Elective: see academic advisor for most updated list.

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Experiential Learning Electives: Approved Undergraduate Research, Internship,  Study Abroad, SCMH 4700, SCMH 3050.