Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Texas Dallas

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas provides an interdisciplinary foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and data science, preparing students for health professions, graduate study, biomedical research, public health, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical careers. Students can choose between the Professional Track, emphasizing molecular and cellular biology, human physiology, and research, and the Data Analytics Track, which develops skills in bioinformatics, biostatistics, epidemiology, and machine learning.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students establish their scientific foundation through BIMS 1101 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences, BIOL 2311 Introduction to Modern Biology I, CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I, and supporting mathematics and physics. The curriculum also introduces students to university-level science study through the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Freshman Seminar.

Year 2: Students progress into BIOL 2312 Introduction to Modern Biology II, BIOL 2281 Introductory Biology Laboratory, CHEM 2323 Introductory Organic Chemistry I, and PHYS 1302 College Physics II, strengthening their understanding of biological systems while developing laboratory and quantitative skills.

Year 3: The program moves into advanced biomedical science with BIOL 3461 Biochemistry I, BIOL 3401 Genetics, BIOL 3303 Introduction to Microbiology, and BIOL 3203 Introduction to Microbiology Lab. Students also take STAT 3332 Statistics for Life Sciences, connecting biological research with quantitative analysis.

Year 4: Students complete advanced subjects such as BIOL 3402 Molecular and Cell Biology and BIOL 3456 Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab II, alongside upper-level electives and research. Professional Track students can complete BIMS 4379 Advanced Research in Biomedical Sciences, BIMS 3V96 Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Sciences, or related clinical, epidemiological, or biostatistics research options; Data Analytics students can develop further expertise through Bioinformatics, Elements of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and BIMS 4338 Biostatistics and Machine Learning Lab.

Focus areas: Professional Track; Data Analytics Track; molecular and cell biology; human anatomy and physiology; biomedical research; bioinformatics; biostatistics; epidemiology; machine learning.

Learning outcomes: Scientific foundation in biology, chemistry, physics and quantitative science; laboratory and research experience; understanding of microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology, and human physiology; quantitative and computational skills through bioinformatics, epidemiology, biostatistics and machine learning.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The BS in Biomedical Sciences is offered within UT Dallas's School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. UT Dallas is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees; the university does not list a separate professional accreditation specifically for the Biomedical Sciences BS.

Reputation (official university statistic): UT Dallas states that it is the #25 medical feeder school in America and #3 in Texas, according to the American Association of Medical Colleges.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at UT Dallas combines laboratory-based science with research, clinical research, epidemiology, and data analytics opportunities. Students complete hands-on laboratory courses such as Introduction to Microbiology Lab, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab, and can pursue advanced research through dedicated Biomedical Sciences research courses. The program also offers a Data Analytics Track incorporating informatics, programming, bioinformatics, biostatistics, machine learning, and scientific computing using Python.

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

Undergraduate research: Students can take BIMS 3V96 Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Sciences, allowing them to participate in faculty-supervised research, while the Professional Track includes options such as BIMS 4380 Advanced Research in Biomedical Sciences.
Clinical research: The curriculum provides options for BIMS 4V81 Clinical Research Lab or BIOL 4V81 Clinical Research Lab, giving students a route into practical clinical research experience.
Epidemiological research: Students can select BIMS 4V96 Epidemiological Research Lab or its statistics equivalent, providing practical exposure to epidemiological research methods.
Biomedical data and machine learning: BIMS 4338 Biostatistics and Machine Learning Lab combines biomedical data analysis with practical machine-learning work. The Data Analytics Track also includes BIMS 3335 Informatics and Programming, BIMS 3336 Bioinformatics, and BIMS 3337 Elements of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
Python and computational work: Students can choose MATH 4332 Scientific Computing using Python within the Data Analytics Track, providing a specific programming and computational tool relevant to biomedical data.
Course-based research: BIMS 4156 Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience in Molecular Neuropathology provides training in research techniques, hypothesis development, experimentation, data analysis, mouse-model genotyping, and molecular and pathological investigation of brain samples, culminating in a research report.
Anatomy and physiology laboratories: BIMS 3456 Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab II combines detailed model-based anatomy laboratory work with computer-assisted physiology experiments.
Research facilities: The Bioengineering and Sciences Building (BSB) contains instructional laboratories, computational infrastructure, and research space and brings together interdisciplinary research in areas including cells, genes, neuroscience, biology, and chemistry.
Specialized research cores: UT Dallas's Research Core Facilities include a Bioscience Core, Genome Center, Cell Characterization Core (FACS), Imaging Core, Histology Core, Mass Spectrometry Core, and Small Animal Imaging Facility, providing access to advanced biomedical research infrastructure.
Interdisciplinary research environment: The Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory (NSERL) houses research groups from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Behavioral and Brain Sciences, supporting interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Research-based graduation options: The four-year plan allows the required research component to be fulfilled through several options, including Advanced Research in Biomedical Sciences, Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Sciences, Senior Research in Molecular and Cell Biology, Clinical Research Lab, Epidemiological Research Lab, and Biostatistics and Machine Learning Lab.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The B.S. in Biomedical Sciences prepares students for careers in healthcare, biomedical research, biotechnology, public health, and data-driven biosciences. Graduates can also use the degree as preparation for medical, dental, and other health-professional programs, while the curriculum offers pathways into biomedical data analytics and research.

Career roles: Biomedical Researcher, Biostatistician, Epidemiologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Career support: The NSM Career Success Center provides career guidance for STEM and healthcare students, including interview preparation, professional cover-letter and résumé development, and connections with campus recruiters.
Employment and salary data: UT Dallas does not publish a specific employment rate or median salary for B.S. Biomedical Sciences graduates on its official program page. Instead, the NSM Career Success Center provides Texas and U.S. salary data from the U.S. Department of Labor for relevant occupations such as clinical laboratory technologist, epidemiologist, medical scientist, statistician, and health information technologist.
Industry partnerships: UT Dallas has a major biomedical collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Building supports collaboration between the two institutions and research aimed at developing solutions for unmet medical needs.
Research connections: The university's biomedical environment includes the Advanced Imaging Research Center, a collaboration involving UT Southwestern and North Texas institutions focused on MRI/MRS research and translating discoveries into clinical practice.
Professional preparation: UT Dallas' Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) supports students pursuing healthcare careers. In 2022, 80% of students completing an intensive HPAC preparation program were accepted to medical school, while 96% of the university's strongest applicants in that program were accepted. These figures describe HPAC program participants, not all Biomedical Sciences graduates.
Accreditation value: UT Dallas is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university is preparing for its next decennial reaffirmation in 2028, supporting continued institutional quality assurance and recognition of its degrees.
Graduation outcomes: UT Dallas does not publish a program-specific graduation-outcomes percentage for Biomedical Sciences on the official program page. The university identifies pathways into healthcare, research, biotechnology, public health, and data-driven industries for graduates of the degree.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into medical, dental, and other health-professional programs, or pursue graduate study in biological and biomedical sciences. At UT Dallas, relevant postgraduate options include the M.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology, M.S. in Biotechnology, M.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology; Biomedical Sciences graduates can also be eligible for the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Sciences Fast Track when they meet the stated requirements.