Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Georgia State University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise at Georgia State University combines biomedical science, business, entrepreneurship, and law, giving students an interdisciplinary understanding of the scientific, commercial, legal, and ethical dimensions of biomedical discovery. It is particularly suited to students interested in healthcare, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology, biomedical startups, patient care, medical research, or advanced study in science, business, or law.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students begin with Georgia State’s Area A–E Core Curriculum, while the BSEN pathway introduces them to the broader interdisciplinary approach connecting life sciences with professional skills. The program specifically includes Careers in Biomedical Science, which helps students explore career options, develop networking and outreach skills, build professional application materials, and create a career action plan.

Year 2: Students progress into the program’s Area F and Area G coursework, building focused knowledge in life sciences alongside entrepreneurship and pre-law studies. This stage develops the scientific foundation and critical-thinking skills that support the program’s emphasis on understanding connections between basic science, clinical applications, and patient care.

Year 3: Students move further into the advanced interdisciplinary sequence, combining life sciences, entrepreneurship, and pre-law with allied-area coursework and electives. Students can use the program’s flexible curriculum to pursue specific academic objectives, including preparation for medical-school prerequisites, while developing skills in scientific and business communication, collaboration, leadership, ethics, and innovation.

Year 4: Students complete the advanced portion of the degree and can select the Standard or Pre-Med Track within Area H Allied Areas and Electives. The BSEN Signature Experience provides opportunities for internships and independent research, allowing students to apply their scientific and professional knowledge while building a portfolio of experience relevant to future employment or advanced study.

Focus areas: Biomedical science, life sciences, entrepreneurship, business, law, ethics, innovation, scientific research, clinical applications, patient care, healthcare technology, pre-medical preparation.

Learning outcomes: Conceptual knowledge and critical thinking, scientific research methods, innovation and value creation, ethics and legal affairs, scientific and business communication, collaboration and leadership, identification of opportunities linking basic science with clinical applications and patient care, and formulation of experimental questions concerning disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The program is delivered by Georgia State University’s Institute for Biomedical Sciences in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Law, Honors College, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute. A specific professional accreditation for the Biomedical Science and Enterprise B.I.S. is not stated on the official program page.

Reputation (employability rankings): Georgia State’s Institute for Biomedical Sciences states that the BSEN curriculum is designed to develop skills sought by leading industry employers, while the university identifies the program as preparing graduates for biomedical industry careers and advanced degrees. A program-specific QS or Guardian employability ranking is not stated on the official program page.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise at Georgia State University is designed around practical, interdisciplinary experience that connects biomedical science with business, entrepreneurship, law and ethics. Students gain hands-on experience through the program’s BSEN Signature Experience, including internships and independent research, while working with faculty and researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. The program also provides access to advanced biomedical research infrastructure in the Petit Science Center and Research Science Center.

Students can build practical skills through these program-specific opportunities:

BSEN Signature Experience: Students complete hands-on experiences such as conducting research, working in professional environments and undertaking practical training across the program’s biomedical, business, legal and entrepreneurial disciplines.
Internships: The program specifically incorporates internships into its experiential-learning component. Georgia State documents undergraduate experiences including a 10-week inflammatory bowel disease research internship involving lectures and laboratory experiments in Institute for Biomedical Sciences laboratories.
Independent research: Students can undertake independent research with faculty and participate in research projects across the Institute for Biomedical Sciences’ research centers, gaining experience with contemporary biomedical research.
Research immersion: Georgia State’s Undergraduate Program for Research Immersion & Scholarly Mentorship provides Biomedical Science and Enterprise students with opportunities to gain meaningful laboratory research experience within Institute for Biomedical Sciences labs.
Biomedical research facilities: Students involved in research can access facilities including Flow Cytometry, Imaging and Confocal Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Proteomics, Protein Mass Spectrometry, Genomics Microarray Services, Sequencing, and Cell, Protein and DNA Core Facilities.
Cell, Protein and DNA Core: The university’s Cell, Protein and DNA Core facilities provide sophisticated analytical and quantitative tools supporting molecular research and also support molecular-based undergraduate teaching laboratories.
Advanced imaging and analysis: Georgia State’s research infrastructure includes laser confocal microscopy, biological light microscopy and electron microscopy through its Imaging Core Facility, along with mass spectrometry capabilities for biological molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids.
Industry-connected experience: The Institute reports biomedical-industry collaborations that can provide internships aligned with students’ career goals, including opportunities connected with global biopharmaceutical company UCB Inc.
Professional development: The program’s Careers in Biomedical Science course introduces students to career opportunities, networking and outreach skills, professional presence, application materials and career planning.
Interdisciplinary projects: The program is delivered through the Institute for Biomedical Sciences in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Law, Honors College, J. Mack Robinson College of Business and Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute, giving students opportunities to work across biomedical science, business, law and entrepreneurship.
Research environment: The Institute for Biomedical Sciences has access to five advanced research facilities in the Petit Science Center and Research Science Center, supporting research involving areas such as infectious diseases, histopathology, imaging, genomics, proteins and DNA.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise prepares graduates for careers at the intersection of biomedical science, business, entrepreneurship, law, healthcare, and industry. Students can pursue roles such as biomedical research assistant, biotechnology or biopharmaceutical associate, healthcare business development associate, or regulatory affairs assistant, while the degree also provides preparation for advanced study in science, business, law, and health professions.

Career and Employment Opportunities:

Career development: The first-year Careers in Biomedical Science course helps students explore career options, develop networking and outreach skills, strengthen professional presence and application materials, and create an action plan for their goals. The program’s Signature Experience also provides opportunities for internships and independent research that can strengthen students’ professional portfolios.
Typical roles: Graduates can pursue opportunities as biomedical research assistants, biotechnology/biopharmaceutical professionals, healthcare business development associates, or regulatory affairs professionals across academia, industry, government, healthcare, law, policy, and related sectors.
Employment statistics: Georgia State cites U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections showing 17% projected employment growth for medical scientists from 2021–2031, with approximately 10,000 medical scientist openings per year on average. These figures describe the broader occupation rather than employment outcomes specifically for this B.I.S. program.
Salary information: A program-specific graduate salary figure is not stated on Georgia State University’s official Biomedical Science and Enterprise pages.
Industry partnerships: The Institute for Biomedical Sciences works with biomedical-industry partners to provide internship opportunities aligned with students’ career goals; Georgia State specifically identifies a master’s degree training program with UCB Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company.
Career outcomes: Georgia State highlights individual B.I.S. graduates who have progressed into research, healthcare, and business careers. For example, a 2022 graduate secured a full-time account executive position at Procter & Gamble after completing an internship with the company, while a 2023 graduate continued toward physician-assistant education after working as a medical assistant.
Long-term accreditation value: Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and other degrees. Georgia State notes that accreditation is important for college-credit acceptance and transfer, and that an accredited undergraduate degree is a standard prerequisite for admission to most graduate programs.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.I.S. in Biomedical Science and Enterprise, students can continue into advanced degrees in science, business, or law, depending on their career goals. The interdisciplinary preparation can also support progression into health-professional pathways; Georgia State highlights students using the degree as preparation for medical, physician-assistant, and other healthcare careers. The Institute for Biomedical Sciences also offers a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise and a Ph.D. in Translational Biomedical Sciences, providing potential pathways for students interested in biomedical research, commercialization, or advanced scientific training.