Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science

USA

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What will I learn?

Biomedical Science Fundamentals

The biomedical science major provides for a broad background in science with concentrations in biology, chemistry, math and physics.

This major is appropriate for those preparing for admission to professional programs in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary science, or for those seeking a Liberal Arts degree with a general emphasis on science, or for students seeking a wide variety of health care professional career paths.

Professional Preparation

Additional coursework and experiences are often necessary for those planning to continue their study at the graduate level in a particular scientific field.

Career Opportunities

Degrees and Preparation

A degree in biomedical science paves the way to a variety of career opportunities, many of them in the science and health care fields.

Pre-Professional Health Advising

Pre-Professional Health Advising is not directly linked to any particular major, but rather it is designed for students in any discipline or college. Pre-health students have unique advising needs due to the competitive nature of professional schools and the varying admission criteria. Pre-Professional Health Advising provides the following resources to help students to become competitive applicants:

Guidance on admission criteria

Sequencing of courses

Application assistance

Long term planning

Access to current information

Guidance on co-curricular activities

Which department am I in?

Buchtel College of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$17,286.00 (14,58,488) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Buchtel College of Arts and Science

College of Arts & Sciences Building,

University of Akron,

AKRON,

Ohio,

44325, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

New Freshman

You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

TOEFL iBT: 71

IELTS: 6.0

SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500

ACT English: 18

Duolingo English Test (DET): 95

CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169

PTE: 48

GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135

Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Akron

Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.

  • Vibrant student community from 70 countries
  • Excellent range of study majors to choose from
  • Highly regarded for Business & Polymer Engineering programs
  • 95 percent graduates employed or in further study in 6 month