Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT’s biomedical sciences BS consists of life sciences core courses combined with flexible electives to customize your degree for medical school or full-time employment. The field of biomedical sciences combines biology and medicine to maintain and promote the health of both humans and animals. It is also an investigative field in which you will conduct hands-on research in order to solve pressing health problems. RIT’s BS in biomedical sciences provides you with a solid foundation to pursue medicine, health science professions, and research in areas such as:anatomy biologychemistrybiochemistrynutritionphysiology and kinesiologyepidemiologydiseasesimmunologyepidemiologypharmacologyOur biomedical sciences degree prepares you for advanced study in various areas of medicine and health care (e.g. medical/dental/veterinary school, nursing, public health, and more) and for top-tier research positions at a range of medical and health sciences organizations. The major’s diverse curriculum includes a broad array of elective courses and offers you career-relevant experiential learning opportunities where you can apply the knowledge you gain in the classroom to real-world experiences. Comprehensive academic and faculty advising is complemented by a pre-medical/pre-health professions advising program that provides guidance to students in their selection of course work and in completing the requirements necessary for admission to advanced degree programs.Develop the multidisciplinary skills, self-confidence, and cross-disciplinary literacy that allows you to thrive in the dynamic, rapidly changing world of biomedicine and biomedical sciences.

College of Health Sciences and Technology