Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Science
Become an essential part of today's hospitals and medical practices.

The Nazareth University biomedical sciences major offers an interdisciplinary life sciences foundation with a focus on human health, preparing highly skilled and adept bachelor-level scientists for health care, industry, government, and academia. You will be prepared for science or technical careers in clinical, biological, chemical, forensic, science, pharmaceutical, or medical sales settings. If you want to pursue graduate/professional studies in health and life sciences areas such as medical, veterinary, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, chiropractic, optometry, or podiatry programs, you will be well equipped for the competitive application process and advanced studies.

Course curriculum • Student outcomes • Cost of attendance

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Highlights

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Conduct research with faculty during your very first year at Nazareth

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Gain hands-on experience with research-grade, state-of-the-art instrumentation

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Present research at local, regional, & national conferences

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Prepare for a variety of careers: doctor; physician assistant; dentist; veterinarian; researcher

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Career Paths

  • Medical Doctor
  • Veterinarian
  • Pharmacist
  • Optometrist
  • Podiatrist
  • Physician assistant
  • Pharmaceutical rep
  • Public health specialist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Nutritionist
  • Healthcare administrator
  • Genetic counselor
  • Science technician
Early acceptance to medical or dental school

If you plan to go to medical school to become a physician or dentist, you can apply as a high school student to ask to be admitted upfront to both Nazareth University and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) — the largest and most-applied-to medical school in the country — without needing to take the MCAT exam. Learn more about the LECOM early acceptance to medical or dental school opportunity »

Partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences

Students have the opportunity to receive guaranteed admission to Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College) and a merit scholarship. Learn more »

900

square-foot general biology lab

$1.2M

anatomy and physiology laboratory complete with a six-table human gross anatomy dissection suite

Top 20

ranked science labs in the nation by The Princeton Review

Up to $4,000 to invest in you

Unique to Nazareth, our SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad, plus up to $2,500 in a tuition scholarship for summer SPARK-eligible experiences that earn credit. SPARK stories »

Program Directors
Biomedical science degree program, biomedical science major at Nazareth College Rochester NY

Alumni Spotlight

Chelsea Hoke '17

"Nazareth has helped me to develop skills and knowledge, both in biomedical sciences and in the compassionate side of helping people in need. As president of the Habitat for Humanity club, I have seen first-hand the importance of basic necessities such as housing and how much of a difference we can make in people's lives. After graduation, I hope to go on to a physician assistant graduate program — another way to help treat and cure people's problems."

Chelsea went on to Le Moyne College's physician assistant program.