Biomedical Sciences - BS

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Texas A and M University College Station

Program Overview

The Biomedical Sciences, B.S. at Texas A&M University is designed for students who want to understand health and disease through applied biology while exploring careers across human and animal medicine, biomedical research, allied health and related fields. The program combines biological and medical sciences with a One Health approach, helping students understand the connections between human, animal and environmental health while building a strong foundation for professional or graduate study.

Curriculum Structure:

First Year:
Students begin by building a strong scientific foundation through BIMS 101 – Introduction to Biomedical Sciences, BIOL 111 – Introductory Biology I, and CHEM 119 – Fundamentals of Chemistry I. The second semester continues with BIOL 112 – Introductory Biology II and CHEM 120 – Fundamentals of Chemistry II, alongside mathematics and communication coursework.

Second Year:
The second year develops students' understanding of the physical sciences while introducing professional development and career preparation through BIMS 250 – Professionalism, Skill Development, Career Exploration, and Ethical Conduct in BIMS. Students also study CHEM 257 – Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Function, CHEM 258 – Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Applications, and college physics, while completing community or environmental health coursework.

Third Year:
Students move into more advanced biomedical subjects, including BICH 409/410 – Principles of Biochemistry or Comprehensive Biochemistry I, BIMS 320/GENE 320 – Biomedical Genetics, and VTPB 409 – Introduction to Immunology. The curriculum also introduces research through BIMS 303 – Research Methodologies and Experimental Design in Biomedical Sciences or approved research courses, while anatomy and physiology strengthen students' understanding of human biological systems.

Fourth Year:
The final year allows students to customize their studies through directed electives while developing skills in quantitative and advanced biomedical subjects. Students complete STAT 302/312 – Statistical Methods or Statistics for Biology, VTPB 425 – Biomedical Microbiology, and finish with BIMS 499 – Biomedical Sciences Capstone Experience, bringing together the knowledge and skills developed throughout the degree.

Focus Areas:

Applied biology, human health and disease, animal health, environmental health, One Health, biochemistry, biomedical genetics, immunology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, biomedical research, statistics, professional healthcare preparation and biomedical career development.

Learning Outcomes:

Students develop a broad foundation in biological and medical sciences, understand the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health, develop research and experimental-design skills, strengthen scientific and quantitative reasoning, explore professional and ethical responsibilities, and prepare for medical, allied-health, research or graduate pathways.

Professional Alignment:

The B.S. is particularly suited to students planning professional education in human medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, podiatry, optometry or pharmacy. Texas A&M also identifies pathways into allied-health and biomedical fields such as physician assisting, nursing, medical technology, laboratory and research work, while its counseling program helps students build an individualized academic plan around their intended professional or graduate pathway.

Reputation & Employability;

Texas A&M's official Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Program reports approximately 2,200 students across its College Station and McAllen locations and identifies BIMS as Texas A&M's largest undergraduate degree-granting major. The program also reports that 80% of graduates go on to become healthcare clinicians and professional researchers, highlighting the degree's strong orientation toward healthcare and biomedical professional pathways.

Texas A&M's Career Center further supports students through HireAggies, which provides access to jobs, internships, employer networking, career events and interviews; the university reports 60,000+ positions posted annually by 4,000+ organizations for Aggies.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Biomedical Sciences, B.S. at Texas A&M gives students opportunities to move beyond classroom learning through undergraduate research, laboratory experiences, internships, shadowing and research-focused coursework. Students can work with faculty researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and explore areas such as biomedical research, bioinformatics, immunology, physiology, pathology and disease. The program also offers BIMS 484 – Field Experience, which allows eligible students to earn academic credit for internships or professional shadowing related to their career goals.

Students can further develop research skills through Texas A&M's undergraduate research opportunities, including the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program and research-credit courses conducted in faculty research laboratories. The VMBS research environment provides access to specialized facilities and technologies, giving students opportunities to experience how biomedical research is conducted in real laboratory settings.

Key hands-on and experiential opportunities include:

Undergraduate Research: BIMS students can participate in faculty-led research through Texas A&M's undergraduate research programs. Research opportunities have included areas such as bioinformatics, where students use computer technology to analyze complex biological data such as DNA.
Undergraduate Research Scholars Program: Students can undertake a sustained research project with a faculty mentor. The program can involve a two-semester research experience culminating in a written thesis or other research project.
BIMS 484 – Field Experience: Eligible students can receive academic credit for professional experiences such as internships and health-professional shadowing, with placements selected around the student's career goals and completed under professional supervision.
Biomedical Research Laboratories: VMBS provides access to specialized research environments, including Animal Genetics, Cardiovascular Pathology, Diagnostic Parasitology, DNA Technologies, Image Analysis, Molecular Cytogenetics and VMBS Histology laboratories.
Advanced Research Facilities: Students studying within the VMBS research environment can benefit from facilities including the Imaging Center, Preclinical Studies facilities and Vet Med Park, supporting biomedical and translational research activities.
Research Skills & Experimental Design: The B.S. curriculum includes BIMS 303 – Research Methodologies and Experimental Design in Biomedical Sciences, giving students formal preparation in biomedical research methods and experimental design.
Biomedical Microbiology Laboratory: Students can choose advanced practical coursework such as VTPB 426 – Biomedical Microbiology Lab, which includes a dedicated laboratory component.
Collaborative Research Environment: Texas A&M's VMBS brings together research across areas such as physiology, developmental biology, cell biology, genetics, epigenetics, neuroscience, reproduction, pharmacology and toxicology, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary biomedical learning.
Career-Focused Experience: BIMS advisors help students develop individualized academic plans for professional school, graduate school, industry and other biomedical pathways, while the program's internship and shadowing options allow students to connect academic learning with their intended careers.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Biomedical Sciences, B.S. gives graduates a flexible foundation for entering biomedical and healthcare-related employment or continuing into professional and graduate education. Texas A&M specifically identifies career possibilities across clinical research, laboratory science, healthcare management, medical and pharmaceutical sales, and other biomedical fields, while the program's advising model helps students develop an individualized pathway toward professional or graduate study.

Typical career roles: Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist, Medical and Health Services Manager, Medical or Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

The degree is supported by Texas A&M's academic advising, research opportunities and university-wide career infrastructure:

Career advising: Texas A&M's Career Center provides dedicated career advisors for colleges, degrees and majors, while the Biomedical Sciences program provides advising to help students develop individualized plans for medical, allied-health, graduate and professional programs.
Jobs and internships: The HireAggies platform gives Texas A&M students access to 60,000+ positions posted annually by 4,000+ organizations, along with employer networking, information sessions and interview opportunities.
Career preparation: Students can access career advising, resume development, career fairs, employer events and professional/graduate-school resources through the Texas A&M Career Center. In 2024–25, the Career Center reported 30,400 job postings and 51,400 positions represented in HireAggies, with more than 9,400 students achieving successful outcomes.
Graduation outcomes: Texas A&M's Biomedical Sciences undergraduate program reported 558 students graduated in FY2024, while 463 students were registered for research at the VMBS and 55 students were enrolled in internship/shadowing courses. These figures demonstrate the program's strong engagement with research and professional experiences.
Employment and salary information: Texas A&M's Career Center collects first-destination outcomes and salary information from graduating students. The university makes salary data available through its Career Center, but a current Biomedical Sciences-specific median salary was not identified in the official sources reviewed, so no unsupported salary figure is included here.
Employer connections: Texas A&M operates a centralized employer-recruiting system and specifically identifies a recruiting contact who supports the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The university also hosts career fairs and recruiting events where employers can connect directly with students.
Long-term professional value: The B.S. is designed as a broad biomedical foundation rather than a degree tied to one specific professional license. This allows graduates to use the degree as preparation for professional programs in areas such as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, podiatry and optometry, as well as allied-health and graduate pathways.
Accreditation: Texas A&M's official Biomedical Sciences B.S. information does not identify a separate program-specific professional accreditation for the undergraduate degree. Therefore, its long-term value is better described through its academic foundation, research preparation and preparation for professional/graduate education rather than claiming a specific accreditation that is not documented by the university.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the Biomedical Sciences, B.S., students can continue into professional programs such as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy and other health professions, depending on their prerequisites and admission requirements. Students interested in research can also pursue graduate study, including M.S. or Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Sciences and related interdisciplinary areas such as Genetics, Neuroscience and Toxicology at Texas A&M.