BIMS Writing Courses
The requirement may be met by passing two writing courses or one writing course and one oral communication course in the student’s major. The requirement may not be met by any course listed as a University Core Curriculum communication requirement, nor may it be met through credit by examination.
Writing Courses
- VIBS 310 (Available beginning Fall 2024)
- VIBS 311 (Available beginning Fall 2024)
- VIBS 443: Biology of Mammalian Cells & Tissues (4 hours - Spring Only)
- BIOL 401: Critical Writing in Biology (Available only through Summer 2024)
- BIOL 402: Communicating Biological Research to the Public (Available only through Summer 2024)
- BIOL 403: Medical Narratives (Available only through Summer 2024)
- VTPP 491: Research*
- UGST 405: Thesis Writing* (Launch - Honors Program)
*only sections with the UWRT writing attribute
Oral Communication Courses
- BIMS 481: Seminar in Biomedical Sciences (Prerequisite: VIBS 310 OR VIBS 311)
- VTPB 303: Medical Communication in the International Community (Coast Rica Study Abroad)