MEDICAL BIOSCIENCE ACADEMY CURRICULUM
Class of 2023
Language Credits Required:
English I-IV (4 credits)
World Language (2 credits; Spanish preferred)
4 Math Credits Required:
One credit beyond Math III
1 MBSA Science Elective Credit Required:
Anatomy and Physiology or Physics
1 Health and Physical Education Credit Required
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4 Social Studies Credits Required:
Civics and Economics, World History, American History I and II (or AP US History or History of the Americas with one Social Studies elective)
Class of 2024
Language Credits Required:
English I-IV (4 credits)
World Language (2 credits; Spanish preferred)
4 Math Credits Required:
One credit beyond Math III
3 Science Credits Required:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth/AP Environmental Science
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1 MBSA Science Elective Credit Required:
Anatomy and Physiology or Physics or IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science
1 Health and Physical Education Credit Required
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4 Social Studies Credits Required:
World History, American History, EPF, FPUSANCCL
Class of 2025
Language Credits Required:
English I-IV (4 credits)
World Language (2 credits; Spanish preferred)
4 Math Credits Required:
One credit beyond Math III
3 Science Credits Required:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth/AP Environmental Science
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1 MBSA Science Elective Credit Required:
Anatomy and Physiology or Physics or IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science
1 Health and Physical Education Credit Required
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4 Social Studies Credits Required:
World History, American History, EPF, FPUSANCCL
Class of 2026 & 2027
Language Credits Required:
English I-IV (4 Credits), World Language (2 Credits; Spanish Preferred)
4 Math Credits Required:
One credit beyond Math III
3 Science Credits Required:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth/AP Environmental Science
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1 MBSA Science Elective Credit Required:
Health Science I, Biomedical Technology I, Health Science II, Pharmacy Tech or EMT or Biomedical Observations or CNA at Wake Tech or IB Sports Exercise Science*
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*Can only count as MBSA credit for 12th grade, not MBSA and science credit
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1 Health and Physical Education Credit Required
4 Social Studies Credits Required:
Civic Literacy, World History, American History (or AP US History or IB History of the Americas), Economic & Personal Finance
3 Science Credits Required:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth/AP Environmental Science
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11th grade: Requirements for Classes of 2023-2026
Complete job shadowing and submit proof of completion.
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Obtain health occupation internship credit - Complete 135 hour internship with two honors projects or an 80 hours internship with four honors projects. This can be done during the summer.
For their internship, juniors are expected to record their learning objectives, create journal entries, track their hours, and create a cumulative presentation.
MBSA REQUIRED ELECTIVES FOR CLASSES OF 2023 & 24:
9th grade (1 credit): Biomedical Technology I
In this course, students learn the basics of biomedical technology and its applications in the real world.
10th grade (1 credit): Health Science I
In this course, students learn the foundations of anatomy and diseases/disorders they may encounter during their healthcare career with hands-on experience gained from various labs.
11th grade (1 credit): Health Science II
In this course, students learn more about health science careers and the various pathways and regulations in place in the medical field. Through certifications and projects, students gain an understanding of the basics of working in healthcare.
12th grade (1 credit) choose ONE course: Adv. Health Studies, Pharmacy Tech, EMT, Biomedical Technology II, a Wake Tech Health Science class or IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science*
*only students who have passed Biomedical Technology can take IB Sports for their MBSA credit since it is not a CTE credit
In Pharmacy Tech, students get a chance to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry through course studies on the licensure and certification of professionals. They gain an understanding of the various types of medications, drug classification, and this class will prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.
MBSA REQUIRED ELECTIVES FOR CLASSES OF 2025
9th Grade (1 credit): Foundations of Health Science
10th Grade (1 credit): Health Science I Honors
11th Grade (1 credit): Health Science II Honors or Biomedical Technology I Honors
12th Grade (1 credit) choose ONE course: Pharmacy Tech, EMT, Biomedical Technology II, a Wake Tech Health Science class or IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science*
*cannot count for MBSA and science credit/can only count as MBSA credit for 12th grade year
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MBSA REQUIRED ELECTIVES FOR CLASSES OF 2026 & 2027
9th Grade (1 credit): Health Science I Honors
10th Grade (1 credit): Biomedical Technology I Honors
11th Grade (1 credit): Health Science II Honors
12th Grade (1 credit) choose ONE course: Pharmacy Tech, EMT, Biomedical Innovations, CNA at Wake Tech or IB Sports Exercise Science*
*cannot count for MBSA and science credit/can only count as MBSA credit for 12th grade year
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ADDITIONAL MBSA ELECTIVES FOR CLASSES OF 2023-26 (2 credits required) Courses cannot be used for more than one category! If a course is used to fit an above category, it cannot be used here.
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EMT (seniors only), Physics (any level), Certified Nursing Assistant, Research, Microbiology (.5), Human Diseases (.5), Animal Behavior (.5), AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Genetics (.5), Animal Behavior (.5), Anatomy, Sports Med 1-4, Pharmacy Tech, Psychology and Literature, Child Development, College Writing, AP Statistics, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, CPR and First Aid, Sociology, Public Speaking, Computer Science, AP Psychology, Physical Education Elective, Visual or Performing Arts, a business course, IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science, or a Wake Tech Health Science course
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