Biomedical Sciences
| Accelerated Biochemistry, B.S. | Degree | B.S./M.S. |
| Biochemistry, B.S. | Degree | B.S. |
| Accelerated Biology, B.S. with Biomedical Sciences Concentration | Degree | B.S./M.S. |
| Biology, B.S. with Biomedical Science Concentration | Degree | B.S. |
| *Biology, B.A. with Biology Education Concentration (See Biological Sciences Department for details) | ||
| *Biology, B.A. with Natural History Concentration (See Biological Sciences Department for details) | ||
| *Accelerated Biology, B.S. with Ecology and Conservation Biology Concentration (See Biological Sciences Department for details) | ||
| *Biology, B.S. with Ecology and Conservation Biology Concentration (See Biological Sciences Department for details) | ||
| *Accelerated Biology, B.S. with Integrative Organismal Biology Concentration (See Biological Sciences Department for details) | ||
| *Biology, B.S. with Integrative Organismal Biology Concentration (See Biological Sciences Department for details) | ||
| Microbiology, B.S. | Degree | B.S. |
| Accelerated Microbiology, B.S. | Degree | B.S./M.S. |
| *Science, A.S. (See Biological Sciences Department for details) | ||
| *Biology, Minor (See Biological Sciences Department for details) | ||
| Microbiology, Minor | Minor |
*Department of Biological Sciences
Mission and Vision
We are a community that advances the understanding of the biological sciences through active discovery, learning, and engagement with society.
Our vision is to inspire our students to wonder about the living world and strive to better understand it.
Concentration in Biomedical Sciences (BMS)
The concentration in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) focuses on developing an understanding of the key disciplines that serve as the foundation for biomedical sciences. This includes substantial coursework in chemistry and physics, as well as electives in human anatomy and physiology, development, and neurobiology. The BMS concentration prepares students for graduate studies in biomedical research as well as admission to medical, dental, veterinary, and other health professional programs (pharmacy, physician assistant, optometry, podiatry).
In addition to completing the core requirements, students in the BMS concentration have the opportunity to select from a broad range of physiology, anatomy, and biomedical courses.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
The purpose of the B.S. in Microbiology is to serve students who have an interest in microbial diversity, genetics, immunology, and molecular biology principles. This degree fosters, in students, knowledge and understanding of major concepts in the discipline as well as the processes of scientific investigation. Students served by this major are those interested in preparing for a career in a research laboratory, public health agency, or are interested in entering a graduate program or health-related professional program (i.e., medical doctor, dentistry, veterinary etc.). The B.S. in Microbiology requires significant exposure to biological sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, as well as concepts in math and the physical sciences, while providing a large number of electives in courses such as virology, parasitology, or genetics. The consequence is an understanding of the principles of microbiology and the flexibility and opportunity to specialize in areas of interest to students.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
The curriculum is designed to prepare the student for graduate work in biochemistry and related fields, as well as for admission to medical, dental, or other health professional schools. The graduate is also prepared to go directly into research or industrial positions which require preparation only at the B.S. level.
The purpose of the B.S. in Biochemistry is to serve students who seek to develop a strong background in biochemistry and the supporting sciences of biology, chemistry, and physics. Majors also gain experience in the broad areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and medical and/or ecological applications of each. Majors gain experience that will prepare them to participate in research development, planning and implementation, and to be competent to carry out standard biochemical and molecular biology techniques in the laboratory. The B.S. in Biochemistry prepares students to be competitive for positions in research, graduate schools, health profession schools, and in the biotechnology industry.