Project Lead the Way: Biomedical Sciences
Program Description
This program is based on the national content standards for Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts and the Accountability Criteria for the national Health Care Cluster Foundation Standards. Students who complete the program are prepared for employment and further education in the medical field. Stevenson University, Maryland’s PLTW Biomedical Sciences Affiliate University, offers transcripted credits to students who successfully complete the program and meet specific requirements.
Available College Credits
College of Southern Maryland (3 Credits)
Stevenson University (4 Credits)
Course Sequence
Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS)
Human Body Systems (HBS), Honors
Medical Interventions (MI), Honors
Biomedical Innovations (BI), Advanced Placement
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Biomedical Sciences | Human Body Systems | Medical Interventions | Biomedical Innovations |
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Technology Education Requirement | Elective | Electives |
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Elective | Financial Literacy | Elective |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Elective |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
Lackey High School
La Plata High School
McDonough High School
St. Charles High School
Thomas Stone High School
Westlake High School