Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences/ Biology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Troy University

Program Overview

Troy University’s B.S. in Biology with a Biomedical Sciences focus gives students a strong foundation in cellular and molecular biology while connecting biology and chemistry to health and biotechnology. It is a strong fit for students interested in biomedical research, biotechnology, healthcare-related careers, graduate study or professional schools, with hands-on laboratory investigations built into the curriculum.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1:

Students establish their scientific foundation through Principles of Biology, General Chemistry I, and General Chemistry II, supported by laboratory courses. They also develop quantitative and academic skills through Calculus I, Computer Concepts and Applications, and The University Experience.

Year 2:

The curriculum moves deeper into biological systems through Principles of Cell Biology, General Ecology, and Genetics, helping students understand cellular processes, organisms and inheritance. Laboratory components and courses such as Organic Chemistry I further develop the experimental and chemical knowledge needed for biomedical study.

Year 3:

Students can build their biomedical specialization through advanced study in areas such as Biochemistry, Applied Genetics, Immunology, Microbial Ecology, and Toxicology, depending on their approved upper-level course selections. The program's flexible upper-level coursework allows students to select subjects according to their intended employment, graduate-school or professional-school pathway.

Year 4:

Students consolidate their knowledge through advanced biology and biomedical coursework and complete Senior Seminar in Biological & Environmental Sciences. Upper-level options and opportunities such as Guided Independent Research can allow students to develop deeper research experience aligned with their future academic or professional goals.

Focus Areas:

Cellular and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, microbial ecology, toxicology, biomedical research, biotechnology, laboratory science and biological sciences.

Learning Outcomes:

Students develop an understanding of biological and biomedical systems, gain laboratory-based scientific skills, learn to analyze genetic, molecular and cellular processes, and develop the research foundation needed for employment, graduate study or professional-school preparation.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):

The Biology/Biomedical Sciences program is not identified by Troy University as having a separate specialized professional accreditation. Troy University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), providing institutional accreditation for the university and its academic programs.

Reputation (Employability Rankings):

Troy University reports that The Princeton Review has included TROY among its Best Regional Colleges – South for 21 consecutive years. The university was also ranked 45th among regional universities in the South and 19th among public regional universities in the South in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings cited by TROY. These are university-level recognitions rather than rankings specifically for the Biomedical Sciences program.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Troy University’s Biomedical Sciences/Biology program emphasizes hands-on laboratory investigations alongside coursework in cellular and molecular biology. Students work with faculty researchers and can use laboratory technology and equipment for cellular and molecular research, while the department provides opportunities to undertake undergraduate research for academic credit or experience. The program also connects students with research and internship opportunities that can strengthen preparation for graduate, medical and other professional schools.

Students can gain practical experience through:

Cellular and molecular research laboratory: Faculty in the Biomedical Sciences area conduct research using a translational and clinically focused laboratory that is equipped for cellular and molecular research and technology advances.
Undergraduate research: Students can work directly with Biology faculty on research projects, either for Troy University credit or simply for research experience. Students maintain research records using resources such as laboratory notebooks, tablets, computers and external storage provided or directed by their faculty supervisors.
Research projects and presentations: Undergraduate researchers can contribute to biological research, attend scientific meetings and conferences, and potentially publish their results.
Specialized laboratories: The Biology program provides hands-on work through chemistry, biology, organismal biology and physics laboratories, supporting experimental learning across the sciences.
Biomedical-focused laboratory courses: The curriculum includes laboratory-based study associated with subjects such as Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Histology and Toxicology, allowing students to apply concepts through laboratory investigations.
Internship opportunities: The department highlights student placements at organizations including the Harvard University STEM Cell Institute, HudsonAlpha, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Children's Hospital of Alabama, Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine and UAB research programs.
Troy University Arboretum: The university's 75-acre Arboretum and nearby 18-acre Pocosin Nature Preserve provide a living laboratory for field botany, vertebrate zoology, ecology, environmental science and entomology, giving Biology students opportunities to learn through field-based study.
Research centers and facilities: The College of Science and Engineering includes the Center for Biomedical Sciences, while the university's research environment also includes the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences, which conducts multidisciplinary work involving biomedical sensors and healthcare technologies.

Facilities and resources: Students benefit from Troy University's biology and biomedical research laboratories, specialized teaching labs, faculty research facilities, the Troy University Arboretum and the university's biomedical and materials-science research centers.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Troy University’s B.S. in Biology with a Biomedical Sciences focus prepares students for careers in health, biotechnology and biomedical research, while also providing a foundation for professional or graduate school. The university specifically identifies pathways into medical, veterinary and dental school, as well as careers such as biomedical scientist, clinical research associate and biotechnologist.

Typical career roles include: Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Research Associate, Biotechnologist, Biomedical Researcher.

Students can strengthen their career and further-study pathway through:

Career Services: Troy's Career Services helps students explore career interests, find internships, prepare resumes and cover letters, practice interviews through face-to-face or online mock interviews, and search for jobs and internships through Handshake.
Employer connections: Through Handshake, employers can post jobs and internships, view student resumes, conduct on-campus interviews and participate in career fairs and networking events.
Health Professions Office: Students interested in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and other health professions receive academic counseling, admissions advising, application preparation and networking support.
Professional-school preparation: Troy's Pre-Health Professions programs include Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Veterinary Medicine, providing targeted advising alongside the biology curriculum.
Research-to-career pathway: The department supports undergraduate research, while Troy's Biomedical Sciences graduate program provides an additional route into advanced biomedical research, healthcare and biotechnology.
Employment statistics and salary: Troy's official Biomedical Sciences program page does not publish a specific graduate employment rate or salary figure for this bachelor's program, so a program-specific figure should not be assumed. Troy's Career Services instead provides students with access to job and internship opportunities through Handshake.
University–industry connections: Troy's Career Services connects students with employers through job postings, internships, career fairs, networking mixers and on-campus interviewing, providing opportunities to interact directly with recruiting organizations.
Graduation outcomes: The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences identifies graduate study, health-professional fields, teaching, business and government as pathways for its students, while the Biomedical Sciences/Biology program specifically highlights professional-school and health/biotechnology careers.
Accreditation value: Troy University is institutionally accredited by SACSCOC. The university does not identify the B.S. Biology/Biomedical Sciences program as holding a separate specialized professional accreditation, so its long-term value is primarily the accredited bachelor's qualification and preparation it provides for graduate and professional education.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the bachelor's degree, students can apply to medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, physical therapy and other health-professional programs, subject to each institution's prerequisites and admission requirements. Students interested in biomedical research can also progress to Troy's M.S. in Biomedical Sciences, which offers thesis and non-thesis tracks and is designed to prepare students for medical/professional school and advanced biomedical knowledge.

Troy also offers more than 140 graduate degree options, giving graduates opportunities to continue into master's, doctoral and certificate-level study across multiple disciplines.