Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

University at Buffalo - SUNY

If you want a flexible major that helps prepare you for medical school or dental school-or you're thinking about a career (or graduate school) in something related to bio and medicine-you're in the right place. UB’s biomedical sciences program is for students who love biology and want to learn from experts in lots of different areas. As one of our students said, "It gives you a path to go down, but it's not overly strict." Sound interesting? Keep reading.What will I learn?Biology. Chemistry. Physiology. Genetics. Math. Physics. This program pulls courses from throughout UB to give you a well-rounded education. ("Exactly what I wanted out of my education here at UB," as one student said.) After you take the core courses-which are also common prerequisites for medical school and other programs-you can choose from electives in areas like forensic science, developmental psychology, and health issues in underserved communities.This program is in UB’s medical school, which means students have access to expert faculty, state-of-the-art labs, research projects and other opportunities through UB's affiliated hospitals and clinics.

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences