Whether you are interested in forensics and dream of assisting the medical examiner on a homicide or want to work in medicine, diagnosing disease and analyzing tissue samples, a BS in biomedical sciences is the pathway to a variety of exciting jobs in health care, government research, education and law enforcement.
You’ll acquire the skills you need to work in a hospital laboratory, conduct experiments that may eventually lead to a cure for cancer or AIDS, analyze toxicology reports for the police or conduct research for companies, such as Bristol-Myers Squibb. Many who choose this field pursue an advanced degree and become physicians, dentists, veterinarians or pharmacists.
You can choose an internship at a local biotechnology company or health facility or take on an independent study project researching the quality of water in a local stream or reservoir. We also offer a five-year biomedical sciences program, which leads to a Master of Health Science degree.
With medical information and technology constantly on the rise, there is an increased demand for specially trained personnel to work in clinical and research laboratories, hospitals, medical schools and government health facilities. With a degree in biomedical sciences, you’ll have a chance to work in a dynamic, cutting-edge profession with a variety of exciting career options and the chance to improve the lives of countless individuals.
