Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the fundamentals of human structure and function, as well as those of other animals. The first two years provide a background in anatomy and psychology in addition to more in-depth knowledge in basic sciences like biology, biochemistry, chemistry and mathematics. After year two, students can choose to combine additional courses in biology and biochemistry with an array of optional courses and obtain a minor in one of many arts or social sciences programs, or they can choose an option in the life sciences, such as neuroscience, cellular and molecular medicine, bioanalytical science, biostatistics and medicinal chemistry.

In addition, the research focus is an immersive research experience offered from the third year for students who may be considering a career in research. Upon graduation, students are prepared for more advanced training in research or for admission into one of the professional programs in human health.

What You’ll Learn

• Chemical and physical underpinnings of life.
• Key concepts of living systems such as biological diversity and its evolution, cellular organization, transmission of biological information, structure-function relationships, and functioning of ecological systems.
• Scientific method including formulating a hypothesis, designing studies, and drawing conclusions.
• Set of core field and laboratory-based observations, measurements and sampling techniques.
• Identify and depict patterns in biological data.
• Acquire, process and analyze data using appropriate bibliographic, mathematical and statistical techniques.
• Information and data relevant to a given biological question and objectively interpret them to draw an informed conclusion.
• Use key concepts and methodologies in applied situations ranging from advanced laboratory and field courses to work and research settings.
• Develop and defend logical, coherent arguments.
• Disseminate biological information in written and oral format to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Evaluate recent advances in biological knowledge and recognize the limits of the scientific process.