Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
HP70 PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences
| Course Code | HP70 |
| Course Title | PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences |
| Course Description | From design and data analysis to outbreaks, clinical empathy, health promotion, and more, students explore the vast range of careers in biomedical sciences. They develop not just technical skills, but also in-demand, transportable skills that they need to thrive in life and career. |
| Cluster Grouping | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Brent Curran brent.curran@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Local |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | PLTW |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster(s) | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Biotechnology Research and Development (PLWB) - Foundational Prerequisite |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | Stop the Bleed |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | HOSA - Future Health Professionals |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Agricultural Technicians (19-4012)Biological Technicians (19-4021)Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)Chemical Technicians (19-4031)Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3026) |
