The Department of Biomedical Sciences educates students for successful health-related careers by providing instruction in core scientific content, encouraging critical thinking and providing active collaboration; it engages in hypothesis-driven research, embraces global diversity, and guides students to become life-long learners dedicated to enriching the scientific and healthcare community. The department offers programs for a Minor in Biomedical Sciences, a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences curriculum offers students a strong general education in the humanities, arts, and social sciences followed by in-depth study in one of three new concentrations: Pre-Health Professions, Biotechnology, and Public and Global Health.
Programs
The Department of Biomedical Sciences offers programs for a Minor in Biomedical Sciences, a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with three concentrations, and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.
A minor in Biomedical Sciences requires 18 total credit hours, of which 12 must be completed in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
A minor in Public Health requires 18 total credit hours, of which 9 must be completed in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences offers the following concentrations for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences.
The PHP concentration provides a strong foundation in basic human sciences, with corollary work in chemistry, math, and statistics. The PHP concentration prepares students to pursue post baccalaureate educational experiences in any biomedical discipline, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, as well as a Ph.D. degree in a variety of health and science related fields. In addition, this concentration offers prerequisite course work for students wishing to pursue programs in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions.
The BT concentration provides a strong foundation in basic human sciences, with an emphasis on fundamental concepts of genetics, molecular biology, and recombinant DNA technology. The core requirements have a strong applied skill-based laboratory component that further reinforces theoretical concepts. The BT concentration prepares students for entry level biotechnology jobs or post-graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) research programs.
The PGH concentration offers students interested in healthcare careers with a foundational knowledge of those challenges that limit the provision of health care globally. This concentration provides a strong foundation in basic human sciences, corollary work in chemistry, math, and statistics, and adds a multi-disciplinary exploration into key factors important to health and disease in resource limited areas. Students in the PGH concentration will gain knowledge of public health, global diseases, international healthcare systems, and introduction to epidemiology, as well as a basic knowledge of those social and environmental factors that impact health and disease in vulnerable populations. A BMD degree with a concentration in PGH prepares students for a tremendous diversity of graduate programs and careers in scientific research, public health, global health education, and jobs in industry and government laboratories (CDC).
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree is a one-year, non-thesis degree designed to enhance the scientific foundation and academic credentials of students who seek further academic training or employment in the health and biomedical fields.
Vision
The Biomedical Sciences Department will be nationally recognized as a center of excellence
in undergraduate biomedical education and research.
Mission
The Biomedical Sciences Department educates students for successful health-related
careers by providing instruction in core scientific content, encouraging critical
thinking and providing active collaboration; it engages in hypothesis-driven research,
embraces global diversity, and guides students to become life-long learners dedicated
to enriching the scientific and healthcare community.
