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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: General

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Sciences: General

Overview
Career Opportunities 

Internships and Facilities

Admission Requirements

Learn the Foundations of Medicine with a Pre-med Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences

Combine your passions for science, medicine, and helping others with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. Liberty University’s pre-med degree provides you with all the prerequisites you need to apply to a variety of medical programs, whether you want to be a surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, or other specialized position. You’ll have the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to impact others with medical services from a Christian worldview.

Highlights of Liberty University’s Biomedical Sciences Degree

  • You can trust that you’re receiving a credible degree since Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • Your courses and labs are taught by faculty with real-life experience and doctorate degrees in the field.
  • You will have multiple opportunities for hands-on experience with labs, internships, shadowing opportunities, research projects, and medical mission trips.
  • Your courses are taught from a Christian worldview and include a creationist perspective. However, the theory of evolution is taught for a well-rounded perspective on the earth’s origins.

What Will You Learn?

  • Cell biology
  • Fundamentals of biology
  • Fundamentals of physics
  • Genetics
  • Human anatomy
  • Medical biochemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Probability and statistics

Career Opportunities for Biomedical Sciences Graduates

  • Clinical Research Scientist
  • Dentist
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physician
  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Public Health Laboratories
  • Research Scientist

Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs

Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
  • Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
  • Admission essay

*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

Internship Opportunities and Facilities Available to Biomedical Sciences Students

  • You will have multiple internship and shadowing opportunities to observe real medical doctors prior to graduation.
  • Additional experiential learning includes medical mission trips abroad.
  • Your Christian service requirements will allow you to participate in multiple service opportunities while diversifying your medical school application.
  • As a biomedical sciences student, you will complete multiple labs where you’ll participate in hands-on training that will prepare you for graduate school.
  • You will have multiple opportunities to be involved in research projects with faculty as an undergraduate student.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Sciences: General

Overview
Career Opportunities 

Internships and Facilities

Admission Requirements

Highlights of Liberty University’s Biomedical Sciences Degree

  • You can trust that you’re receiving a credible degree since Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • Your courses and labs are taught by faculty with real-life experience and doctorate degrees in the field.
  • You will have multiple opportunities for hands-on experience with labs, internships, shadowing opportunities, research projects, and medical mission trips.
  • Your courses are taught from a Christian worldview and include a creationist perspective. However, the theory of evolution is taught for a well-rounded perspective on the earth’s origins.

What Will You Learn?

  • Cell biology
  • Fundamentals of biology
  • Fundamentals of physics
  • Genetics
  • Human anatomy
  • Medical biochemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Probability and statistics

Career Opportunities for Biomedical Sciences Graduates

  • Clinical Research Scientist
  • Dentist
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physician
  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Public Health Laboratories
  • Research Scientist

Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs

Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
  • SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
  • Admission essay

*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

Internship Opportunities and Facilities Available to Biomedical Sciences Students

  • You will have multiple internship and shadowing opportunities to observe real medical doctors prior to graduation.
  • Additional experiential learning includes medical mission trips abroad.
  • Your Christian service requirements will allow you to participate in multiple service opportunities while diversifying your medical school application.
  • As a biomedical sciences student, you will complete multiple labs where you’ll participate in hands-on training that will prepare you for graduate school.
  • You will have multiple opportunities to be involved in research projects with faculty as an undergraduate student.
120

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

Residential

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Aug 19, 2024

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

15,000+

Students

20

NCAA DI Sports

500,000+

Community Service Hours

350+

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