Premedical Sciences, B.S. Learning Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

The learning outcomes of the Premedical Sciences degree are built to align with the American Association of Medical Colleges Core Competencies for Entering Medical Student and with the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the American Veterinary Medical Association, both of which offer professional outcomes applicable to the other professional career paths the students will be trained in:

• Students will gain foundational knowledge and skills related to the core principles in the natural sciences and laboratory and field methods.

• Students will proficiently design scientific studies and perform laboratory or field research to formulate questions, test hypotheses, analyze data, and interpret results as active members in the discovery of new knowledge.

• Students will effectively analyze, interpret, communicate, and ethically use quantitative data and information to identify, explore, and respond appropriately to questions and problems for phenomena in the natural world.

• Students will locate and analyze relevant and accurate sources of information, employ appropriate research methods, and consider interdisciplinary perspectives to develop and evaluate alternative solutions to problems.

• Students will effectively and ethically communicate scientific ideas and information using the appropriate media to a range of audiences.

• Students will proactively engage with career-readiness to develop professional identities, behaviors, skills, and practices through continual reflection on their strengths and areas for growth, and exploration of career and professional opportunities in the field of medicine.

• Students will obtain and apply knoweldge of the self, others, and social systems to solve psychological, socio-cultural, and biological problems that influence health and well-being.