Completer Requirements: 3 units including Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems

Courses: (https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/biomedical-science)

Principles of Biomedical Science (5580) From design and data analysis to outbreaks, clinical empathy, health promotion, and more, students explore the vast range of careers in biomedical sciences. They develop not just technical skills, but also in-demand, transportable skills that they need to thrive in life and career.

Human Body Systems (5581) Students experience real-world scenarios and cases to see medicine in action – as they diagnose and provide treatment and rehabilitation to patients at an outpatient center, keep clients safe and healthy on adventure medicine trips in remote locations, and work in a research center to design laboratory investigations to explore development and aging. 

Medical Interventions (5582) Students delve into activities like designing a prosthetic arm as they follow the life of a fictitious family and investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.

Biomedical Innovation (5583) Students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design their own innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century.

Bioimmersive Capstone (68H0) This is an innovative course for the specified district, Aiken County. Students in the Bioimmersive Capstone curriculum execute academic- and industry-recognized standards to design, execute, and analyze a) the independent scientific study of an emerging biomedical science topic or b) an evidence-based biomanufacturing workflow to produce a biomedical product. BIOCAP requires individual responsibility, a high level of professionalism, and critical thinking to prepare you for success in a life sciences career. This course is intended for students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences and carefully reproduces best practices in biomedical research, biomanufacturing, biotechnology, and biomedical scholarship.

Carnegie Units (High School Credits) Required: 3 units

Carnegie Units (High School Credits) Offered: 4-8 units

Program Length: 1-2 years

Prerequisites for Program: Successful completion of Biology 1, Application, interview, and acceptance

Grade to Apply: 9th or 10th grade

Grades to Attend: 10th or 11th for first year

11th or 12th for the Bioimmersive Capstone (BIOCAP) (requires application and completion of Biomedical Science curriculum)