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Project Lead the Way:

Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Sciences Program is based on the National Standards for Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts, and the Accountability Criteria for National Health Care Cluster Foundation Standards. The goal of the program is to increase the number of students pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences, including healthcare. Students who complete the program are prepared for employment and further education at two- and four-year college levels.

CAREER EXPLORATION

IS IT THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME?

Biomedical Sciences and Healthcare careers are a good fit for students who enjoy math and sciences. This career path provides you the opportunity to save lives and/or provide care to people. These are fast-paced fields that require a commitment to life-long learning. Many careers in the field require teamwork and/or management of others. Your work may involve emergency situations, seeing blood and other human trauma, and working long hours (including weekends and holidays).

CAREERS IN THE FIELD

Careers in the field include:

  • Physician or Nurse

  • Dentist

  • Physical Therapist

  • Veterinary Medicine

  • Pharmacist

  • Medical Researcher

  • Dietician

  • Forensic Scientist

  • Hospital Administrator

  • Medical Illustrator

  • Medical Writer

  • Production Chemist

These are just a few examples! Discuss additional career paths with your School Counselor or CCTC's Counselor.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INDUSTRY

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CTE Completer Requirements:  Complete the sequence of courses below AND end-of-course assessment

Articulation Agreements:  Stevenson University (4 transcripted Biology credits as a Completer with a B average or better and a score of at least 7 on the end-of-course assessment), Chesapeake College, PLTW affiliate colleges/universities

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

Agreements:

Transcripted Credit

INSTRUCTORS

Kelly Larkin

larkin.kelly@ccpsstaff.org

Chad Shelly

shelly.chad@ccpsstaff.org