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.
A career track option allows you to define and develop a course of study specific to your interests. Required independent research projects provide hands-on experience under faculty mentorship. You'll benefit from liberal arts courses as well as life/physical sciences, ethics, and communication classes.
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.
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 »
"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 Hoke '17 went on to Le Moyne College's physician assistant program.
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 »