Biomedical Sciences Major

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You’ll explore course work specific to the biomedical field, gain knowledge and experience through internships and have the cognitive course work to promote success on entrance examinations to graduate programs. With a degree in biomedical sciences, you’ll be able to successfully pursue a variety of careers.

Career Potential

• Chiropractor
• Dentist
• Doctor of osteopathic medicine
• Medical imaging technician
• Optometrist
• Physician assistant
• Physical therapist
• Physician
• Veterinarian

Internships and Research

You’ll engage in internship and job shadowing experiences that contribute to credentials for medical program applications. Opportunities are available with:

• Chiropractors
• Hospitals
• Pathology laboratory
• Physicians
• Physical therapists
• Veterinarians

Special Features

• Faculty dedicated to providing quality education and research opportunities include:

• Christa Chatfield, microbiology and biofilm development of Legionella
• Patricia Conklin, molecular genetic of vitamin C pathways in Arabidopsis
• Theresa Curtis, mammalian wound healing responses
• Louis Gatto, histology and pulmonary science
• Christian Nelson, cell biology and virology
• John Straneva, pathology and parasitology

• If you participate in a research project, you may find yourself presenting your scientific findings at local and regional professional meetings. 
• Study and work in our state-of-the-art classroom and research facility.

Get Involved

College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities.

Student Clubs

• Biology Club
• Pre-Med Club

Honor Societies

Beta Beta Beta, National Biological Honor Society

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