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Full-Time Career Programs | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Biomedical Sciences Academy

Students in this major will study biomedical science through the exciting Project-Lead-the-Way (PTLW) curriculum that will provide students hand on projects and experiences. Topics will include bio-informatics, human medicine, and an in depth study of the human body. In addition, students will complete advanced math and science courses. Students who complete this major will have been exposed to a diverse curriculum that will better equip them to choose a major at the college/university level.  Students will also have the strong math and science foundation needed to be prepared to enter a college/university program in a science related field.

Students will take the four required PLTW courses then they may choose any combination of math and sciences to complete the other 480 hours of the 960 hour major.

Career Major Length

960 Hours

 

Course Title

Hours

Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PLTW)

120

Pre-AP Geometry

120

Pre-AP Algebra II

120

Anatomy & Physiology

120

Human Body Systems (PLTW)

120

Pre-AP Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus

120

AP Environmental Science

120

Pre-AP Chemistry

120

Medical Interventions (PLTW)

120

Science Research (PLTW)

120

AP Calculus

120

AP Statistics

120

AP Chemistry

120

AP Biology

120

 

College Credit:

  • OCCC - 4 credit hours

Average Oklahoma Salary
Varies

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

  • Reading, language and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
  • Ability to take directions from others
  • Good eye-hand coordination
  • Manual dexterity
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to handle high stress situations
  • Good physical and mental health
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to organize and prioritize
  • Ability to be a team player
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Who Can Enroll
Sophmores, Juniors & Seniors

Prerequisites

  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  • Grade level of B or above in math and science
  • Algebra I (with a B or better)
  • Biology I (with a B or better) or concurrent enrollment
  • Geometry (with a B or better) or concurrent enrollment

Location
Springlake Campus
Health Careers Center

1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Student Organization
HOSA-Health Occupations Students of America

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)

 

 

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