Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science Major

Biomedical science is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. The core courses provide a foundation in each of the sciences, allowing students to develop broad-based knowledge and skills from classroom and laboratory experiences. These courses may serve as prerequisites for admission to professional schools in the health area (medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, optometry, chiropractic, physician assistant, pharmacy, etc.). With appropriately chosen electives, this program will also prepare students for graduate study in a variety of fields, including genetics and molecular biology or employment in the rapidly growing bio-technology industry.

A broad-based technical background, such as that offered by the biomedical science major, coupled with a business minor or an M.B.A. will provide students with an attractive background for employment in the administrative division of many health-related industries.

Since admission to graduate and professional programs in the health sciences is highly competitive, students will work closely with their academic advisors to ensure that all admission prerequisites are met and courses are properly sequenced. Biomedical science majors are required to conduct a research project as a capstone experience, and they must maintain excellent academic standing. To be eligible to continue in the biomedical science major beyond the sophomore year, students must have completed nineteen hours in the core (four lab science courses and MATH 103) with a 3.0 average in the core courses and a 2.75 overall QPA. Submission of a formal application for progression to the junior year of the major is also required.

The application form may be obtained from the biomedical science program coordinator. Pre-physical therapy students are strongly encouraged to choose BIOL 332 and 333 as electives and to seek a minor in sports medicine.