Career Pathway Plan of Study
Biology (Pre-Medicine)- 4 Year Degree
Purdue University Calumet
GRADE
Requirements for Core 40
Course Sequences for Core 40 + Academic Honors
English/
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Additional
Courses
Medical
Courses
Additional
Courses
9
Hon English 9
English 9
Hon Geometry
Algebra
Hon Biology
Biology
World History
(Honors)
Physical Education
Interpersonal
Relationships/
Preparing for College &
Career
Foreign Language I or
Elective
10
Hon English 10
English 10
Hon Algebra II
Geometry
Algebra IIT
Hon Chemistry
Chemistry
Health/ Elective
Fine Arts or Performing
Arts
Elective
Foreign Language II or
Elective
11
American Lit /
AP Lit
Hon Pre Calculus
Algebra II
Physics
(PHYS 22000, 22100)/
AP Biology
AP US History
US History (HIST
15100, 15200)
Speech (Com 11400)
Psychology (PSY
12000)/ Sociology
(SOC 10000)
Foreign Language III or
Elective
AP Chem
Gov (POL 10100)/
Economics
Medical
Terminology
(HSCI 13100)/
Elective
Foreign Language IV or
Elective
12
Adv. Comp. (Eng. 10400, AP Calculus (MA 16500)
fall) World Lit (Eng.
or
23100, spring)/
Pre Calculus
AP Lang
Human Biology
Additional
Courses (Summer
or Online)
► Drug Manufacturing/ Processing
► Research and Development
► Sales/ Marketing
► Medical, Law, Dental or Graduate School
Summer School:
PE, Hon Geometry,
Health, Government,
Economics, US History,
World History
Academic Honors Diploma Requirements
*Once Foreign Language IV is completed, the student will be able to
receive dual credit for 4 semesters.
Courses in Red are Dual Credit and available for 11th and 12th grade students.
Adv. Comp.
(Eng. 10400)
Intro to Biology
(BIOL 10100)
Bio Freshmen
Experience
(BIOL 10700)
General Chemistry
I
(CHEM 11500)
English Com II
(ENG 10500)
Intro to Biology II
(BIOL 10200)
Computer Elective
General Chemistry II
(CHEM 11600)
Humanities Elective
Psychology
(PSY 12000)
Either Genetics or
Intro to Cell Biology
Intro Analysis I
(MA 22300)
Organic Chemistry
& Lab
(CHEM 25500/
25501)
Elective
AP Calculus
(MA 16500)
Humanities Elective
Sociology
(SOC 10000)
Either Genetics or
Intro to Cell Biology
Intro Analysis II
(MA 22400)
Organic Chemistry
& Lab
(CHEM 25500/
25501)
Elective
Medical
Terminology
(HSCI 13100)
Ecology
(BIOL 33300)
Physics
(PHYS 22000)
Biology or Elective
Basic Microbiology
(BIOL 31600)
Physics
(PHYS 22100)
Humanities Elective
World Lit
(ENG 23100)
Principles of
BioChem
(CHEM 33300)
Biology Elective
Biology Elective
Humanities Elective
History (HIST 15200)
Senior Capstone
(BIOL 42600)
Biology Elective
Speech (Com 11400)
POSTSECONDARY
Yr 13
Yr.
14
Yr 15
Yr 16
Humanities Elective
Government
(POL 10100)
Humanities Elective
History (HIST 15100)
Elective
Elective
*University course numbers may change when transferring credits.
*Students may apply to the Athletic Training Program in the Spring of their freshmen year.
124-128 Credit Hours
- Complete all requirements for Core 40
- Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
- Earn 6-8 World Language credit (6 in one or 4 credits each in two
languages)
- Earn 2 Fine Arts Credits
- Earn a grade of a "C" or better in classes.
- Have a GPA of a "B" or better.
- Complete 1 of the following:
A. Complete AP course (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams.
B. Complete IB courses (4 credits) and corresponding IB exams.
C. Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher of the Sat critical reading
and mathematics.
D. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT.
E. Complete dual credit courses from an accredited postsecondary
institution (6 transferable college credits).
F. Complete a combination of an AP course (2 credits and
corresponding exam) or an IB Standard Level course (2 credits and
corresponding exam) and dual credit course(s) from an accredited
postsecondary institution.
Technical Honors Diploma Requirements
Elective
Elective
Elective
SAMPLE
Occupations for
This Pathway
Bio Statistics
(BIOL 33000)
- Complete all requirements for Core 40.
- Complete a career-technical program (8 or more related credits)
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in classes.
- Have a GPA or a "B" or better.
- Recommended: Earn 2 additional credits in math and 4-8 credits in World Languages for four year college admission.
- Complete 2 of the following, one must be A or B:
A. Score at or above the following levels on Work Keys: Reading in Level 6; Applied Math Level 6; Locating Info Level 5.
B. Complete dual credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits).
C. Complete an Internship or Cooperative Education course.
D. Complete an industry-based work experience as part of a 2-year career-technical education program (minimum 140 hours).
E. Earn a state- approved, industry- recognized certification.