Biomedical Engineering - B.S.

Johnson and Wales University

A Flexible Program to Match Your Goals Explore life from cells and genes to organisms, ecosystems and the biological challenges that affect people and the environment. Johnson & Wales University offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology at its Providence Campus, combining foundational science with laboratory, field and undergraduate research opportunities. Choose the degree structure that best supports your goals. The B.A. offers greater flexibility for interdisciplinary study, while the B.S. provides additional science depth and the option to focus in Biomedical Science, Environmental Studies or Plant Science. Faculty-guided research, internships and approved study abroad experiences can help you apply what you learn beyond the classroom. Many of our Biology majors go on to apply to JWU’s Master of Public Health (MPH), Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) or Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree programs continue schooling to become medical doctors, dentists and veterinarians or secure positions in academic, biopharmaceutical and clinical settings. Our alumni have secured careers at institutions such as Amgen and Moderna, and they have attended graduate programs at Tufts University, University of Alberta at Calgary and Worcester Polytechnic Institute among many more. Gain Laboratory, Field and Research Experience Apply scientific methods through laboratory courses, field research, internships and faculty-guided projects. Depending on the selected opportunity, students may build skills in experimental design, data analysis, scientific communication, microscopy, tissue culture, ecological sampling and other biological methods. Experiential Education at JWU IMPACT-STEM Scholarship Established through a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (S-STEM) program, JWU’s new IMPACT-STEM Scholars program is designed to support talented Biology B.S. majors who have financial need by helping them stay on track to graduate and prepare for a career in the life sciences. ''There’s a low ratio of women of color within medicine and STEM careers, and I want to be a part of that group and change that.'' Kimberly Sacaza ’23