Undergraduate Degree Plan
Clinical Medical Sciences
Internal Medicine Track · 120 credit hours · Four-year undergraduate pre-medical pathway
Degree Requirements Overview
A foundation for medicine
The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medical Sciences, Internal Medicine Track, is a 120-credit-hour undergraduate pre-medical pathway. It develops the scientific knowledge, clinical reasoning, communication, and ethical foundations needed to prepare for medical-school study.
This degree does not confer a medical degree or specialty certification. Internal medicine specialization occurs after undergraduate study through medical school, residency, and applicable licensure requirements.
Four-Year Plan
120-credit curriculum
Year One · 30 credits
Fall: BIOL 101 General Biology I (4), CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (4), MATH 121 College Algebra (3), ENGL 101 Composition I (3), UNIV 101 First-Year Seminar (1). Spring: BIOL 102 General Biology II (4), CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (4), STAT 201 Statistics for Health Sciences (3), ENGL 102 Composition II (3), PSYC 101 General Psychology (3).
Years Two and Three · 60 credits
Year Two: BIOL 201 Cell Biology (4), CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I (4), PHYS 101 Physics I (4), SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3), COMM 201 Health Communication (3); BIOL 202 Genetics (4), CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II (4), PHYS 102 Physics II (4), PSYC 220 Lifespan Development (3), MEDS 210 Medical Terminology (3). Year Three: BIOL 301 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4), BIOL 302 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4), BIOC 301 Biochemistry (4), MEDS 301 Pathophysiology (3), PHIL 220 Medical Ethics (3); MICR 301 Microbiology (4), MEDS 302 Pharmacology Foundations (3), MEDS 303 Clinical Assessment (3), MEDS 304 Evidence-Based Medicine (3), HLTH 310 Public Health Principles (3).
Year Four · 30 credits
Fall: MEDS 401 Clinical Medicine I (4), INTM 401 Foundations of Internal Medicine (3), INTM 402 Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems (3), INTM 403 Gastrointestinal & Renal Systems (3), RES 401 Research Methods in Health Sciences (3). Spring: MEDS 402 Clinical Medicine II (4), INTM 404 Endocrine, Hematology & Oncology (3), INTM 405 Infectious Disease & Immunology (3), INTM 406 Geriatrics & Chronic Care (3), MEDS 490 Clinical Medical Sciences Capstone (3).
Track Comparison
Internal Medicine or General Medicine
The Internal Medicine (INTM) track provides a focused undergraduate lens on adult medicine, complex chronic conditions, organ-system integration, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based care.
The General Medicine pathway offers a broader undergraduate survey of clinical medical sciences across patient populations and care settings. It is designed for students seeking flexible preparation before choosing a medical-school specialty.
Both pathways are undergraduate pre-medical programs. Medical-school admission, specialty selection, residency training, and professional licensure occur after completion of the bachelor’s degree.
Program distinction
Students should work with academic advising to align course selections, experiential learning, and medical-school prerequisites with their professional goals.