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Higher Education and Career Opportunities
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PLTW Final Job Ready Credential Blueprint
Biomedical Science Pathway Details
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Pathway focused Coursework
Find your student's grade level and click on the class list. This is a list of recommended classes organized by subject. Under each subject you will find class options that are highly recommended for success in this pathway. Multiple classes under one subject are options meaning not all the classes under one subject are mandatory.
Department and Course Descriptions
*Indicates AP College, Dual Credit, Dual enrollment eligible courses
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9th Grade Class List
Math English Science History World Language Pathway Course PE/Health AVID College Credit Algebra I--------------------Algebra II--------------------GeometryEnglish Language ArtsPhysical Science World History Minimum - 2 years of the same World Language: Spanish or FrenchPrinciples of Biomedical ScienceFitness For LIfe and Health and WellnessBiology AP World History Music Theater Visual Arts Concert Band Intro to ActingArt Basics Mixed Choir Orchestra Guitar Instrumental Music Piano I Music Appreciation -
10th Grade Class List
Math English Science History World Language Pathway Course PE/Health AVID College Credit Algebra II--------------------Geometry--------------------Pre-Calculus*--------------------Statistics*English Language Arts Biology American History Minimum - 2 years of the same World Language: Spanish or FrenchHuman Body SystemsPE ElectiveAmerican Studies Chemistry American Studies Music Theater Visual Arts Symphonic Band Acting IIAir Brush I & II Jazz Band Drawing I & IIHonors Wind Ensemble Orchestra Technical Theater/StagecraftCeramics I & IIHonors Orchestra Graphic Design I & IIMixed Choir Painting I & IITreble Choir Sculpture I & IIConcert Choir JewelryPiano I Piano II Guitar Music Appreciation -
11th Grade Class List
Math English Science History World Language Pathway Course PE/Health AVID College Credit Algebra I
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Statistics*
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Pre-Calculus*
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Calculus*
English Language Arts AP Physics American Government Minimum - 2 years of the same World Language: Spanish or FrenchMedical InterventionsPE ElectiveIB Math Analysis (HL) year 1AP Language and Composition IB Biology AP Government IB Language and Literature yr. 1IB Environmental Science IB History yr. 1.AP Biology AP Environmental Science Field Biology Forensics Music Theater Visual Arts Symphonic Band Acting IIIAir Brush I & II Jazz Band Drawing I & IIHonors Wind Ensemble Orchestra Technical Theater/StagecraftCeramics I & IIHonors Orchestra Graphic Design I & IIMixed Choir Painting I & IITreble Choir Sculpture I & IIConcert Choir JewelryPiano I AP Art HistoryPiano II AP Art StudioGuitar Advanced Art StudioMusic Appreciation -
12th Grade Class List
Math English Science History World Language Pathway Course PE/Health AVID College Credit Statistics*
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Pre-Calculus*
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Calculus*
English Language Arts AP Physics American Government Minimum - 2 years of the same World Language: Spanish or FrenchBiomedical Interventions IB Math Analysis (HL) year 2 AP Literature and Composition IB Biology AP Government AP Calc AB IB Language and Literature yr. 2 IB Environmental Systems IB History yr. 2 AP Calc BCSenior HumanitiesAP Biology Senior HumanitiesAP Environmental Science Field Biology Forensics Science Course of InterestMusic Theater Visual Arts Symphonic Band Acting IV/ DirectingAir Brush I & II Jazz Band Drawing I & IIHonors Wind Ensemble Orchestra Technical Theater/ StagecraftCeramics I & IIHonors Orchestra Graphic Design I & IIMixed Choir Painting I & IITreble Choir Sculpture I & IIConcert Choir JewelryPiano I AP Art HistoryPiano II AP Art StudioGuitar Advanced Art StudioMusic Appreciation
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Clinical Lab Scientist
A medical laboratory scientist (MLS), also known as a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist, works to analyze a variety of biological specimens. They are responsible for performing scientific testing on samples and reporting results to physicians. -
Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineers focus on advances in technology and medicine to develop new devices and equipment for improving human health. For example, they might design software to run medical equipment or computer simulations to test new drug therapies.
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Specializations in the medical field
With a degree in Biomedical Science, you can choose from a variety of specializations and careers in the medical field. Most require further school beyond an undergraduate degree, so plan your path carefully and choose entry level careers that will support your long-term goals.
