The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Sciences program is the study of applied biology related to health and disease and will prepare students for pre-professional and clinical science careers. Graduates of this program will be qualified to apply for admission to graduate programs in the sciences or colleges or universities in the medical field. Graduates who wish to enter the workforce rather than move on to a more advanced degree will be qualified to work as laboratory assistants and technicians, or work in other fields that require training in the sciences.
A degree in biomedical sciences includes intensive study of the biological and physical sciences and how they relate to the health field. This program provides the foundational knowledge and skills for health care scientists and professionals to understand the biology associated with homeostasis of the human body, and how exogenous molecules can exert a physiological effect. The program provides students a curriculum in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics and gives them the ability to also pursue specific courses in areas that are required and suggested for given career tracks. This combination of core and elective courses will enhance student acquisition of key skills in the biological and chemical sciences while reinforcing critical thinking and problem-solving skills as applied to biomedical research and sciences.
Student Learning Outcomes
While the general education courses establish a foundation for knowledge acquisition, the Undergraduate Program’s outcomes expand beyond content and focus on skills that are scaffolded throughout the undergraduate curriculum. Students in the Biomedical Sciences program are expected to develop and demonstrate the following skills in accordance with the Undergraduate Program’s outcomes.
- Problem-Solving: Apply principles of foundational courses to solve problems using higher-level thinking.
- Laboratory Skills: Demonstrate the ability to perform foundational laboratory skills and techniques correctly.
- Scientific method: Apply the scientific process through hypothesis testing, experimental design, observation, explanation, and presentation of results.
- Knowledge: Apply factual knowledge, foundational concepts, and principles of biomedical sciences, including molecular, cellular, and organismal biology.
- Scientific Literacy: Identify credible scientific literature.
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