The MBSA Curriculum

• Language (6 credits required)

-English 9-12 (4 credits)
-Second Language (2 credits; Spanish preferred)
• Math (4 credits required)

-Algebra I
-Geometry
-Algebra II
-1 additional higher level math

• Science (4 of the following courses; any level is acceptable)

-Anatomy
-Biology
-Chemistry
-Earth/Environmental Science
-Physics

• Social Studies (3 credits required)

-Civics and Economics
-World History
-U.S. History

• Health & Physical Education (1 credit required)


• 10^th Grade Medical Bioscience Academy Requirement (1 credit)

-Allied Health Science

• 11^th Grade Medical Bioscience Academy Requirement (1 credit)

-Medical Science

• 12^th Grade Medical Bioscience Academy Requirement (1 credit)

-Adv. Health Studies or Wake tech health science class

• 11^th or 12^th Grade: This can be done in the summer

-Health occuparion internship credit

• MBSA Electives (1 credit 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. -Food Science
-EMT (seniors only)
-Physics (any level)
-Certified Nursing Assistant
-Research
-Microbiology (.5)
-Human Diseases (.5)
-Animal Behavior (.5)
-AP Chemistry
-AP Biology
-Genetics (.5)
-Anatomy
-MLT
-Dental Assisting
-Medical Assisting
-Sports Med. 1-4

• Other Electives (1 credit required)

-SAT Prep
-Psychology and Literature
-Child Development
-College Writing
-AP Statistics
-Computer Applications
-CPR and First Aid
-Sociology
-Public Speaking
-Computer Science
-AP Psychology
-Physical Education Elective
-Visual or Performing Arts Elective
-Digital Communication
-Small Business Entrepreneurship

Enrichment Opportunities

• Guest Speakers
• Field Trips
• Job Shadowing Experiences
• Mentors
• Summer Internships
• Career Exploration
• Hands-on Activities
• Integrated Curriculum
• Certification Opportunities in EMT, CPR, CNA
• Volunteer and Community Service (Documented Service Hours Required)

For those who desire more enrichment, a Medical Careers Club and a Red Cross Club are available. These clubs invite guests from the Triangle's medical community to share their expertise, allowing students to network with today's professionals.