Biosciences and Medicine Academy
The Biosciences and Medicine Academy prepares high school students for a university-level degree program and a career in medicine or healthcare!
The Biosciences and Medicine Academy prepares high school students interested in a university-level degree and a career in medicine or healthcare! Explore options and participate in exceptional experiences, coupling rigorous math and science required in colleges and universities with hands on, medical related classes.
Entrance Requirements
- Candidate must be at least a sophomore before starting the Academy
- Candidate must be at or above grade level in reading and math
- Demonstrate a high interest and/or aptitude in math, science, and technology fields
- Strongly recommend having taken Biology I with a grade of B or better (Biology I is required for graduation, but it is not taught at Francis Tuttle)
- Must have taken Algebra I with a grade of B or better
- Passed eighth-grade state test in reading and mathematics
- Preferably have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Homeschooled students must meet the same entrance requirements
Biosciences and Medicine Academy Majors
Biosciences and Medicine Academy
About this Major
The Biosciences and Medicine Academy is designed to prepare high school students for success in colleges and universities. Rigorous math and science (Honors and AP level only) are combined with medically related classes to provide students with the academics they will need to be successful in a Bachelor's degree program, and an understanding of the broad field of biosciences and medicine. The goal of the academy is to provide Academic Prep, Hands on Learning, Leadership, and exceptional experiences. This program of study is designed to help students determine what career field they want to pursue. High school students may attend for up to three (3) school years. Graduates from the Academy should be planning to pursue a college or university track to obtain a degree in some field within biosciences and medicine. College credit for Advanced Placement courses is available upon passing the appropriate AP College Board Exam(s). Universities vary in their recognition of AP credits, therefore, the number of available credit hours will depend upon the policies of the specific university a graduate plans to attend.
Courses
- Principles of Biomedical Science (PLTW) 120 hours
- Human Body Systems (PLTW) 120 hours
- Medical Interventions (PLTW) 120 hours
- Biomedical Innovation (PLTW) 120 hours
- Honors Anatomy and Physiology 120 hours
- Honors Microbiology 120 hours
- Honors Chemistry 120 hours
- Honors Geometry 120 hours
- Honors Physics 120 Hours
- Honors Pre-Calculus 120 hours
- Honors Algebra II 120 hours
- AP Physics I 120 hours
- AP Physics II 120 hours
- AP Calculus AB 120 hours
- AP Chemistry 120 hours
- AP Calculus BC 120 hours
- AP Statistics 120 hours
- AP Biology 120 hours
A total of 15 courses are taught in the Academy, however, a three year student will be able to complete only 12 courses. Therefore, the total number of courses listed exceeds the number of courses a student can take in the Biosciences and Medicine Academy. The exact sequence of math, science and PLTW courses will be determined by previously taken math and science courses. In addition, please remember that students may enter the academy as a junior, which also impacts the sequence and number of courses.
Tuition & Costs
Costs for High School Students
Tuition & Fees
- N/A
Licensure / Certifications
- N/A
Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)
- Graphing Calculator - $120.00
- Textbooks – Provided
- Lab Coat - $30.00
- Scrubs and shoes - $75.00
Total Estimated Costs for High School Students
$225.00Program Highlights
