B.S. in Biophysical Sciences – Biomedical Pre-Med

Discover the Science Behind a Robust Career

Do you want to enter the medical field by building on a pre-med foundation? Regent’s Bachelor of Science in Biophysical Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical/Pre-Med is designed to be one of the most academically rigorous health science degrees in Virginia. This specialized focus prepares you for a career in medicine, science or education. You can gain knowledge and tools to advance in biology, mathematics, bioethics, cosmology, and more. You can also learn to analyze, hypothesize and record data—all taught from a Christian worldview. A student completing this program will have all the prerequisite courses needed to apply to any medical, dental, optometry, physical therapy, physician assistant, or veterinary professional program in the country.

Location: On Campus

Total Credit Hours: 120

Next Session Start: January 13, 2025

GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Learn foundational scientific theories and techniques of chemical experimentation.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge on proven science and principled values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Be mentored by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach eager for your success.

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Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships. Explore all scholarships.

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Take Your Career to the Next Level

On completing the B.S. in Biophysical Sciences with a concentration in biomedical/pre-med, you can:

Construct and evaluate experiments utilizing the scientific method.
Practice the principles, methods and applications of the natural sciences.
Apply analytical and critical thinking to scientific problems and activities utilizing quantitative methods.
Defend a Christ-centered approach to the study and application of the natural sciences.

Career Opportunities

Microbiologist
Healthcare Technician
Educator
Medical Researcher

$89Thousand

Approximate Mean Annual Wage of Microbiologists, 2021 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Featured Courses

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
BIOL 122	General Biology II	4	Cosmogony and developmental biology, diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and ecology. Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab.
BIOL 321	General Microbiology	4	Viruses and microorganisms: morphology, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, pathogenicity and biodiversity. Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 122 or BIOL 202 and CHEM 101 or CHEM 121.
BIOL 331	Genetics	4	Encompasses all things DNA and how living organisms pass their nucleic acid from parent to offspring. This course will provide a symbiosis of both the fundamental classical genetics of Mendel, where students will understand how physical and physiological traits are expressed. Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 122.
CHEM 121	General Chemistry I	4	Qualitative and quantitative techniques and methods used in chemical experimentation. Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisite: B- in MATH 102 or equivalent or department chair approval.
CHEM 122	General Chemistry II	4	Synthetic and analytic methods with organic and inorganic compounds. Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 121.
CHEM 221	Organic Chemistry I	4	Carbon-based compounds: separation, purification and analytic principles and applications in biologic and industrial processes. Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 122.
CHEM 222	Organic Chemistry II	4	Carbon-based compounds: synthesis, derivatives and characterization. Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 221.
CHEM 421	Biochemistry	4	Structure, function, analysis and cellular control mechanisms of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 222.
MATH 212	Calculus II	4	A second course in calculus and analytic geometry. Techniques and applications of integration. Introduction to differential equations. Parametric equations and polar coordinates. Infinite series and power series. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in MATH 211.
NSCI 121	Foundations of Scientific Thought	3	Structure, purposes and limitations of the scientific method; big questions pertaining to science since classical times; presuppositions and epistemology in a scientific world.
NSCI 320	Biophysical Statistics	3	Course covers descriptive statistics, probability and Bayesian inference, discrete and continuous probability distributions, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation methods, and study design. Prerequisites: PHYS 221.
NSCI 322	Origins	3	The origin, state, and physical aspects of the natural world with an overview of the cosmos, the formation and history of the earth, the development of different species, and the rise of modern humanity. Prerequisite: GENE 100.
NSCI 421	Bioethics	3	Historical development and philosophies of bioethics especially in light of medical life extension and value, costs, in vitro fertilization, eugenics, and genetic modification of the human genome. A Christian perspective of bioethics is presented, including specific focus on the imago Dei. Prerequisite: GENE 100.
NSCI 499	Thesis Research & Writing	3	Capstone course for the Biophysical sciences major which includes the development of a culminating thesis based on research and a student portfolio developed through the student’s academic career.
PHYS 221	University Physics I	4	Calculus based solutions in mechanics, heat, and sound. Applied Newtonian mechanics in single and multiple dimensions, cosmology and astronomical organization. Three credit hour lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 211.
PHYS 222	University Physics II	4	Calculus based solutions in electricity, magnetism, and optics. Three credit hour lecture with one credit hour lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 221.
PSYC 102	Introduction to Psychology	3	Examination of the major themes in the study and practice of psychology, such as human nature, motivation, change and development, and spiritual struggles, as well as applied psychological knowledge for everyday life.

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Tuition & Fees

2024-25 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,975	12 - 18	$19,950

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Under 12	$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Over 18	$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$665	N/A	$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$700

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2023-24 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,493	12 - 18	$18,986

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$630	Under 12	$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$630	Over 18	$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$630	N/A	$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$700

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