Bio-Medical Science

During studies in Bio-Medical Science, students will develop an understanding of evidence-based medicine, ethics, biases, and the environment; critically analyze biomedical research; dive into the application of research and medical technologies to disease treatment and prevention; and employ these skills in their research and studies to help impact the world around us, both locally and globally.

This joint program offered through the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences and the Department of Biomedical Sciences provides students with a broad and integrated foundational overview of human and animal health through the study of function, structure, and paraclinical sciences.

For students interested in a career in human health and medicine, the Bio-Medical Science major will help to meet the entry requirements for medical school in Ontario. Students interested in pursuing education in animal health, this major will prepare them to apply to Ontario Veterinary College’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, the #1 rated veterinary school in Canada.

The program prepares students for more advanced studies or applied training in many health-related fields including clinical practice, business, government, research and education.

Bio-Medical Science graduates enjoy challenging careers in healthcare, business, nutrition and pharmacology fields, applying the knowledge and skills gained through this major to professional studies, graduate programs or a career in the health sciences.

Graduates of the Bio-Medical Science degree program have successfully found careers in the following: Physician, Dentist, Veterinarian, Professor, Medical Sales, Medical Writer, and Quality Control Officer.