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.
Highlights
Conduct research with faculty starting your very first year at Nazareth
Gain hands-on experience with research-grade, state-of-the-art instrumentation in Peckham Hall
Present research at local, regional, & national conferences
Prepare for a variety of careers: doctor; physician assistant; dentist; veterinarian; researcher
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
Research Topics
Recent Naz student-faculty research projects:
- Using Biochemistry to Make Human Breast Milk Sugars
- The Porphyrin Blueprint: Understanding Heme Protein Behavior
- When Proteins Go Wrong: Investigating the Role of Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Synthesis of Mebendazole Derivatives: Making a Common Drug More Powerful
- More: Chemistry & biochemistry research projects and internships
Program Directors
Alumni Spotlight
“I was a transfer student to Naz, which was the best decision of my life! I gained not only an education in the sciences through the biomedical sciences program, but I really learned about myself, the world, and how to navigate diverse and unique situations/problems. At Naz, you have the opportunity to be a big fish in a small pond and personalize your education exactly to how you want it. You aren't going to be just a number! Although it seems simple and silly, you will truly gain the tools you need to be a Change-maker! Rochester is also an incredible city for networking, shadowing, and extra curricular activities. I miss it! I met and learned from the most passionate and dedicated professors who were invested in my well-being and success from my first day on campus and I keep in touch with them today.”
— Kara Daskiewich ’24, who went on to Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, preparing for a career as a family medicine osteopathic physician