Biomedical Scholars Program
The Biomedical Scholars program is a unique degree program intentionally designed to develop students into well-rounded candidates for the health
professions school of their choice. Students completing the Biomedical Scholars Program will graduate with an Honors Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree with a minor in Biomed Chemistry or Physics. This program is intended for motivated, ambitious, and well-prepared students. All
Biomedical Scholars will leave Ouachita with:
- An excellent Ouachita education
- Integrated Honors program requirements
- Coursework chosen to strengthen students academically and interpersonally
- An experimental research project with a faculty mentor
- Experience presenting scholarly work both on- and off-campus
- A study abroad program of their choice
- At least 60 hours of documented community service
- At least 70 hours of clinical shadowing
To join the Biomedical Scholars program as an incoming freshman, you must
- Have an ACT score of 30 or higher, or an SAT total score of at least 1370.
- Have 6 hours of transferable college credit before you begin Fall classes.
- Complete a student application.
To join the Biomedical Scholars program as a current rising sophomore at Ouachita (28.5 credit hours or fewer), you must
- Have a 3.5 GPA in General Biology I and II (BIOL 1014 and BIOL 1024) and General Chemistry I and II (CHEM 1004 and 1014).
- Have a 3.6 overall GPA.
- Have completed one (1) Honors CORE course.
- Complete a student application.
If you have any questions about the Biomedical Scholars program, please contact Dr. Ruth Plymale.
