BS Biomedical Sciences

This major provides discipline-specific knowledge required for students to pursue graduate programs in the health sciences. It provides a thorough foundation in biology's fundamental principles including organism function, cell biology, genetics, physiology, and the research process. Command of these core concepts is necessary for students to understand complex biological problems and to apply their knowledge to health-related problems. Four health-related natural science electives are required so that students can develop a strong understanding of the basis of human health. Additionally, students must choose one course on societal perspectives on health that will expose them to a variety of health care concerns and provide a framework to understand and have empathy for their patients.