Bachelor of Science in Biology Major in Medical Biology
Acquire the scientific foundations for a career in medicine, research, and healthcare with a BS Biology Major in Medical Biology program.
BS Biology Major in Medical Biology Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Biology program offers a comprehensive education in the science of life, emphasizing scientific reasoning and problem-solving across various fields. The program prepares students for diverse post-baccalaureate paths, such as medical school, graduate school, and professional training programs.
BS Biology degree students benefit from research and internship opportunities for alternative learning. The program incorporates Mapúa MCM’s core values, state-of-the-art facilities, and outcomes-based pedagogy to provide hands-on training in technology, laboratory skills, statistical analysis, and field techniques. Students also receive instruction in scientific communication through written and oral formats.
Elevate your BS Biology Program with an International Education
Students taking the BS Biology program in the Philippines benefit from Mapúa MCM’s collaboration with Arizona State University®, ranked as the #1 most innovative university in the U.S.
This international academic collaboration enhances the bachelor’s degree in biology through:
Advanced and Immersive Facilities
Global Readiness
Digital Mastery
BS Biology Program Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Biology program provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to:
- Provide biology education that stresses scientific reasoning and problem solving across the spectrum of disciplines within the science of life;
- Prepare students for a wide variety of post-baccalaureate paths, including graduate school and medical school, professional training programs, or entry-level jobs in any area of biology;
- Give extensive hands-on training in electronic technology, statistical analysis, laboratory skills, and field techniques;
- Offer thorough training in written and oral communication of scientific information; and
- Enrich students with opportunities for alternative education in biology through research and internships.
BS Biology Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Biology program are expected to achieve the following by the end of their studies:
- Discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in biology;
- Apply the methods of biological inquiry in building knowledge on local settings and context;
- Apply biological theories and methods in personal and professional setting;
- Design conduct, analyze, and communicate (in writing and orally) biological research;
- Apply basic ethical principles to basic and applied biological/biomedical practice;
- Understand the role of biological/biomedical science, scientists, and practitioners in society;
- Conduct biological researches, assessments, and evaluation;
- Keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice in biology;
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
- Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
- Understand professional, social, and ethical responsibility; and
- Engage in a service orientation program that is relevant to the field of Biology.
Career Opportunities for BS Biology Major in Medical Biology Graduates
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
BIOCHEMIST
HEALTH COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
BIOLOGY TEACHER
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
BIOTECHNOLOGIST
MEDICAL RESEARCHER
PROCEED TO MEDICAL OR GRADUATE STUDIES
BS Biology Major in Medical Biology Program Curriculum
This program offers a comprehensive selection of BS Biology classes that build strong foundations in life sciences, preparing students for medical school or research-based careers.
This is an introductory course in drawing designed to develop visual ability and means of visual expression through graphic renditions. This skill-building course allows students to learn the basic techniques and principles in drawing, which can be used in the pre-production and production stages of multimedia.
Course unit(s): 2.0 units
Credit hour(s): 1.5 hours (lec); 3.0 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
This course intends to develop foundational skills in animation and other multimedia applications. It deals with the concepts and practices necessary to visually articulate three-dimensional life forms. Topics include human anatomy, contour lines, value, gesture, proportion, figure-ground relationship and composition.
Course unit(s): 2.0 units
Credit hour(s): 1.5 hours (lec); 3.0 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): MMA020P
Co-requisite(s): None
This is an introductory course that commences from a discussion on the history, principles, and practices, and the various visual, audio, and textual elements in the use of various media technologies in the production of multimedia expressions. Through understanding the fundamentals and trends in the Multimedia Industry, the course develop students’ competency in evaluating creative briefs and client requests and proposing solutions to their needs.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 4.5 hours (lec)
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
This course introduces the students to the origins of symbolic and pictographic communication, and the contexts and technological advances in the development of typography, printing, and illustration. It also discusses the key designers and design movements and their impact on contemporary image interpretation.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 4.5 hours (lec)
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Orients the student on the basic elements of design chosen to convey the message – beyond the actual words or photos used. Knowledge on these basic elements determines how well a design communicates the desired message.
This course introduces the students to different principles and elements of design, methods of design, design and message conceptualization, and factors affecting design. It is intended to provide a solid foundation upon which further exploration in visual communication may be built.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 3.0 hours (lec), 4.5 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): MMA020P
Co-requisite(s): None
This course explores the basic elements and principles of color, introducing color design for a range of visual effects for multimedia projects. Topics include the development of color perception, expression, and application in traditional and digital arts.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 3.0 hours (lec), 4.5 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): MMA103P
Co-requisite(s): None
This course introduces students to the aesthetic principles and technical aspects of digital photography and aims to develop quality pixel-based photography. It provides students a background of creative and efficient uses of current tools and technologies such as digital darkroom computer programs to enhance images for various multimedia applications.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 3.0 hours (lec), 4.5 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): MMA103P
Co-requisite(s): None
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of good writing for different media genres and platforms, especially for new media such as blogs, websites, social networking sites, audio, video,and other media-convergent forms. Current trends and the future of digital media will be emphasized.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 4.5 hours (lec)
Prerequisite(s): ENG040
Co-requisite(s): None
This course introduces students to the craft of typography as the foundation of digital texts. Terminology in the field such as the type specification, copy-fitting, and kerning are discussed in relation to their impact to over-all layout and design. Students are taught the necessary rules and details associated with the proper setting of type in order to communicate in a clear and efficient manner.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 3.0 hours (lec), 4.5 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): MMA103P/ MMA104P
Co-requisite(s): None
This paired course utilizes Adobe Flash/Animate and Adobe After Effects to generate images and animations. Students will be working in a team environment with members assigned specific tasks such as animating, sound designing, drawing, directing and editing. A short flash animation running not less than 2 minutes is required for the final assessment.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 3.0 hours (lec), 4.5 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): MMA021P
Co-requisite(s): None
This course introduces the student to different aspects of film from historical, social, technical, and theoretical foundations of film as art. The course acquaints the student on how film is created through different aspects of film production. This course teaches the student that film is a formal construct can be understood.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 3.0 hours (lec), 4.5 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): MMA105P; MMA106
Co-requisite(s): None
The principles of design govern that placement and structure as they apply to typical desktop publishing projects including logos, ads, brochures, business cards, newsletters, books, and to some extent, web pages and other multimedia outputs.
Course unit(s): 3.0 units
Credit hour(s): 3.0 hours (lec), 4.5 hours (lab)
Prerequisite(s): MMA105P; MMA107P
Co-requisite(s): None
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