Career Major - Biomedical Science and Medicine
Northwest Tech offers the following career majors within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Cluster.
Science and Mathematics Pathway Career Majors
Biomedical Science and Medicine - Alva Campus and Fairview Campus
This is a two year academy that will emphasize biomedical knowledge and projects as well as academics. The academics will prepare the students to transition into the medical field of study in post-secondary. Upon completion of the AP courses, the student will be able to test for college credit in those subjects.
Career Major Length: 960 hours
SOC Code: 19.1042
You can access SOC occupation information at www.onetcodeconnector.org.
Courses |
Hours |
Principles of Biomedical Sciences | 120 |
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus | 120 |
Anatomy and Physiology | 120 |
AP Biology - Alva Campus or Biology - Fairview Campus | 120 |
Human Body Systems | 120 |
Medical Interventions | 120 |
AP Statistics | 120 |
Biomedical Innovation | 120 |
Campus Location: Alva and Fairview
Financial Aid Eligible: No
Who Can Enroll: High School Students only
Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Tuition and Materials Use Fees:
Testing and certification fees may apply.
Salary Range:
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- A positive attitude
- A general interest in science and math careers
- Good communication skills
- The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Good physical and mental health
- Dependability
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality types
Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Pathway: Science and Mathematics
Alva Instructosr: Jennifer Shaw and Thure Tolson
Fairview Instructor: Shawn Cusack
Last updated on 6/10/15