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The biomedical science degree is designed to fulfill the admission requirements for medical or veterinary school while providing in-depth training in the biological sciences. Biomedical science students build a strong foundation in mathematics, chemistry, and biology and take specialized courses in anatomy, microbiology, genetics, physiology, developmental biology, and immunology.

Whether you want to explore the mysteries of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, become a leader in cancer research, or gain entry into a prestigious medical, veterinary, or dental school, Florida Tech’s BS in Biomedical Science program provides a firm grounding. Two biology advising seminars, one of which is specifically designed for pre-med students, help you choose your specialty and outline your course of study.

Gain Practical Experience

By combining the high-powered research labs usually found only in big universities with the small size of a private college, Florida Tech gives undergraduates in the biomedical science degree program an opportunity to interact with faculty and become involved in important research projects early in their academic career.

The program is hands-on, with small classes and intensive faculty-student interaction. As a student in the biomedical science degree program, you can undertake exciting collaborative research with a peer or professor or work independently in a topic of your choosing. Students also participate in summer research programs at other universities and corporations. Recent research sites include the Life Science Labs at Kennedy Space Center, Midwest Research Institute, the East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and Michigan State University.

Other Career Options

Your professional path might lead to a biomedical science career as a physician, clinical researcher, or biologist who uncovers new pharmaceuticals or technologies. If your medical school preparation takes you through med school and into a career in healthcare, here are some of careers that are available:

• Physician/surgeon
• Chiropractor
• Dentist
• Optometrist
• Physician assistant
• Podiatrist
• Registered nurse
• Veterinarian
• Medical scientist
• Nuclear medicine technologist
• Medical and health services manager

Other Biomedical Science Career Options

For those who decide that medical school is not for them, a BS in Biomedical Science from Florida Tech offers such biomedical science career opportunities as:

• Biochemist or biophysicist
• Agriculture and food scientist
• Environmental scientist
• Zoologists
• Medical scientist
• Biological technician
• Medical physicist
• Biomedical engineer

Potential Employers for Florida Tech Graduates

Medical school preparation of graduates of Florida Tech's Pre-med program in Biological Sciences has led to jobs with organizations such as:

• Harvard Medical School
• National Institutes of Health
• Centers for Disease Control
• Women's and Infants Hospital (Providence, RI)
• NASA (Kennedy Space Center)
• The Peace Corps