Biomedical Sciences – STEM Academy

Where Science Meets Real-World Impact

Put your critical thinking skills to the test in Biomedical Sciences! Whether you’re investigating a potential crime scene, offering medical advice to a fictitious family, monitoring muscle movement or evaluating cancer treatment options this program brings science to life through human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology and public health. Students in this program will work collaboratively to understand the most pressing health challenges of today and the future.

Prepare for a future in Biomedical Sciences.

The college preparatory Project Lead the Way curriculum introduces students to the human body, cell biology, genetics, disease and other biomedical topics in a sequence of four courses. Students are exposed to a diverse curriculum with a strong math and science foundation to better equip them for success in a science-related major at the university level. When students enter the Biomedical Sciences STEM Academy as a sophomore they are able to take additional elective courses. Healthcare Provider and CPR certifications are built into this program. This program is ideal for high school students interested in pursuing a pre-med college pathway.

Starting as sophomore? Then enroll in the expanded career major that has 1440 hours. Juniors should sign up for the career major that has 960 hours.

Want to compare the Biomedical Sciences STEM Academy with some of our other health-related programs? You can use this chart .

Career Majors

Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences (960)
Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences (1440)

Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences (960)

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Step Into the World of Biomedical Innovation

Play the role of biomedical professionals as they investigate and study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology and public health! In this program, you’ll examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, all while working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of today and the future.

The Biomedical Sciences program will introduce you to the human body, cell biology, genetics, disease and other biomedical topics in a sequence of four courses. The program prepares you for postsecondary education and training necessary for success in a wide variety of positions including as a physician, nurse, pharmaceutical researcher, technician and more. You’ll be exposed to a diverse curriculum with a strong math and science foundation to better equip you for success in a science-related major at the university level.

This career major allows you to customize your classes based on your area of interest. Students will complete 960 hours of coursework that will include four Project Lead The Way courses, two science courses and two mathematics courses.

What You'll Learn

Course Requirements

Course	Hours
Honors Algebra II	120
Pre-Calculus	120
AP Statistics	120
Honors Chemistry	120
AP Chemistry	120
AP Physics I	120
Anatomy	60
Physiology	60
AP Biology	120
Microbiology	120
STEM Capstone	120
Total 4 PLTW 2 Science Courses 2 Math Courses	960 480 240 240

STEM Academy Entrance Requirements

The Biomedical Sciences program is a part of Meridian’s STEM Academy. An application and interview process with the instructors will take place for all programs in the STEM Academy. For the Biomedical sciences program students must be at or above grade level in reading and mathematics and demonstrate a high interest and/or aptitude in math, science and the health fields. Applicants must have completed Algebra I with a grade of B or better. Candidates must have passed eighth grade state tests in reading and mathematics and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Please contact your high school counselor about enrollment.

*Schedule dependent upon successful completion of prerequisites.

How You'll Learn

Where It Can Take You

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Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences (1440)

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Start Early, Dream Big: Biomedical Sciences Awaits

Get a head start on your future career by beginning the Biomedical Sciences program as a sophomore. With an extra year in the classroom and the lab, you’ll gain a more in-depth understanding of the human body, cell biology, genetics, disease and other biomedical topics in an expanded sequence of four courses. The program prepares you for postsecondary education and training necessary for success in a wide variety of positions including as a physician, nurse, pharmaceutical researcher, technician and more. You’ll be exposed to a diverse curriculum with a strong math and science foundation to better equip you for success in a science-related major at the university level.

Learn the role of biomedical professionals as you investigate and study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology and public health! In this program you’ll examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, all while working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of today and the future.

Starting as a junior? Don’t worry, you can enroll in the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science (960) program.

What You'll Learn

Course Requirements

Course	Hours
PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences Core Course – Year 1	120
PLTW Human Body Systems Core Course – Year 1	120
PLTW Medical Interventions Core Course – Year 2	120
PLTW Biomedical Innovations Core Course – Year 3	120
PLTW AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Core Course – Year 3	120
STEM Capstone	120
Science and Math Course	Hours
Honors Algebra II	120
Pre-Calculus	120
AP Calculus AB	120
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics	120
Honors Chemistry	120
AP Chemistry	120
AP Physics I	120
Anatomy	60
Physiology	60
Microbiology	120
AP Biology	120
Total	1440

STEM Academy Entrance Requirements

*Schedule dependent upon successful completion of prerequisites.

Getting Started

Apply for admissions today as a high school student or as an adult. Contact the Career Planning Center with questions at 405.377.3333.

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