Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
Radford, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Dec 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 25,633 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* out-of-state, commuter student | $12,548: in-state, commuter student. Additional fees may apply
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science prepares students with a solid scientific foundation essential for an understanding of human health and disease. The program is the first step in preparing for medical school, physician assistant programs, dental school, pharmacy school, and other professional schools. The Biomedical Science Program is no longer accepting applications for admission into the program at RUC in Roanoke. The program is still offered on the main campus in Radford.
Why Study Biomedical Science at Radford?
The Biomedical Science Program is no longer accepting applications for admission into the program at RUC in Roanoke. The program is still offered on the main campus in Radford.
- As a student, you will be part of a healthcare clinic that employs nearly 14,000 healthcare professionals and has facilities that span over 200 miles. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and national leaders in all areas of healthcare practice and administration.
- Our program has an agreement with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine to consider acceptance of up to five Radford University Carilion Biomedical Sciences students per year through an Early Acceptance Program.
- You will have immediate access to highly engaged, hands-on faculty. Our students regularly attend regional national and international conferences and develop strong professional networks while they are still students.
- We provide our students with opportunities to interact and learn beside a broad range of healthcare providers, so they’re prepared to collaborate across specialties from the start of their careers.
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Curriculum
This major prepares students with a solid scientific foundation essential for an understanding of human health and disease. The program is the first step in preparing for medical school, physician assistant programs, dental school, pharmacy school, and other professional schools.
REAL Curriculum
This major fulfills the R and L areas of the REAL Curriculum. Students develop proficiency at using scientific and quantitative inquiry to address human health problems. Students reflect on how their experiences relate to their professional and career goals. Students need majors and/or minors to fulfill the E and A areas to complete the REAL Curriculum requirements.
REAL Foundational Requirements
- Foundational Writing (3 credits)
- Foundational Math (3 credits)
REAL Cornerstone Requirements
- Writing Intensive (WI) Courses (6 credits)
General Education Requirements
General Education courses will be denoted below with a (GE). Students are required to take at least 30 credit hours of general education designated courses within their degree requirements. The Biomedical Sciences major includes 8 general education credits.
Major Requirements (77-79 credits)
- B.S. Degree Requirements (8 credits)
- Required Biology Courses (22 credits)
- 300-400 Level Biology Courses (18 credits)
- Required Outside Coursework (29-31 credits)
Additional Degree Requirements
All freshman Biomedical Sciences majors must register for BIOL 160 in their first or second semester.
Transfer students, and any other students, who do not take BIOL 160 must take a second BIOL 460 course or an additional Biology elective at the 300 or 400 level of equal or greater credit hours (excluding BIOL 334, BIOL 491, BIOL 492 and BIOL 495).
Biomedical Sciences majors should complete BIOL 111, BIOL 112, and BIOL 222 (or equivalent transfer courses) with grades of C or better before registering for 300- or 400-level Biology electives.
Transfer students with credit for BIOL 105 or equivalent transfer may substitute the transferred course for BIOL 111.
A minimum in-major GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. GPA is calculated using all BIOL courses, courses cross-listed with BIOL courses, and any course used in the major by petition.
Open Credit Hours (41-43 credits)
These credits can be used to fulfill additional courses, majors, minors, and/or REAL Curriculum requirements, including Foundational Writing and Foundational Math.
Total Credits Needed for Degree 120
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Career Opportunities
Once you graduate, you will have the ability to utilize your degree in many meaningful ways:
- Medical School
- Physicians Assistant Programs
- Ph.D. programs in Biology and Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Toxicology
- Medical Research
- Healthcare-related marketing and sales
Fifteen of the 30 fastest-growing professions according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016) are within the healthcare industry. A degree in health sciences will prepare you generally to explore how you might fit into one of these fast-growing sectors of the economy. Your career outlook will be bright, and you will be prepared to explore how you will best fit into the delivery of first-rate healthcare.
Our pre-health advisory committee provides extra preparation for those who want to pursue careers in health sciences.