Biomedical Sciences
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.
What can I do with a biomedical sciences degree?
Because this is such a broad, holistic degree, you'll have plenty of choices for what comes next.
Many students go on to medical school, dental school, veterinary school or other professional health programs—or to graduate school for something related to biology, health or medicine.
There are various careers available to you; some might require additional training/certification.
- Biological scientist.
- Dental assistant.
- Genetic counselor.
- Health information technologist.
- Health practitioner.
- Health science manager.
- Health writer/editor.
- Life science teacher.
- Medical assistant.
- Physician assistant.
- Research scientist.
- Research technician.
- Science technician.
- Toxicologist.
By the Numbers
Check out salary ranges and career outlooks straight from the U.S. Department of Labor to see the return on investment for your degree.
| Occupation Title | Mean Annual Wage | Mean Hourly Wage | Future Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $63,070.00 | $30.32 | Rapid Growth |
| Biological Technicians | $123,070.00 | $59.17 | Rapid Growth |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,680.00 | $66.19 | Rapid Growth |
Data provided by the and DOL data from 2024.