Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Program

Why major in biomedical sciences at Missouri State?

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Have great preparation for med school

Carve your path toward something bigger. We graduate the most pre-med students of any MSU program. Our acceptance rates for medical school (90%) are nearly double the national average.

Students doing lab experiments in class.

Develop in the lab

Hone your skills in laboratories that have state-of-the-art equipment. Every required course in this major has a lab aspect.

Find other careers within health care

Is medical school not for you? We also have a great track record for helping students get into dental school, pharmacy school and related health care programs.

Benefit from human-based biology

Your courses have a human focus, which makes the content more relevant to you. Explore cells and their interactions through a human lens.

By the numbers

Our program has strong outcomes and a tradition of success.

Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT)

94%

Average score of BMS majors on the ACAT. This test, taken your senior year, measures your knowledge base of BMS disciplines.

Acceptance rates

>98%

Our graduates have an acceptance rate above 98% for dental school and pharmacy school.

Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)

100%

Want to become a certified physician assistant after you graduate? BMS graduates have a 100% pass rate on the PANCE.

Degree plans and option areas

As you complete your biomedical sciences degree, you'll choose a track option designed to meet your goals and needs:

Anatomy and physiology
Cell and molecular biology
Human health sciences

You can also add a certificate or minor to your degree.

Degree plan

Four-year

Review a sample plan that details your path to graduation.

Resources

Transfer

Ease your transfer process.

Degree plan

Accelerated master's

Get two degrees in less time. Start on your master’s degree as you finish your bachelor’s degree.

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What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences?

Think of your degree as the starting point for your career in advanced health care, science or medicine.

You’ll have a well-rounded background for whatever you want to do.

Preparation for graduate and professional programs

Are you a pre-med or pre-health student? This degree can align with your goals.

It prepares you for the next level.

You can major in biomedical sciences and move on to:

Allied health programs
Dental school
Medical school
Pharmacy school

Your degree gives you the training, experience and knowledge you need to qualify for these programs.

Workforce readiness

If you don’t want to continue into graduate school or a professional program, you can join the workforce instead.

Your bachelor’s degree prepares you for lab and administrative roles in fields like:

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Health
Government (EPA, FDA, USDA)
Pharmaceutical industries

You can also move into advanced research or education. Check with your advisor to determine which route is best for you.

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Pre-Health Professions Advisement

Explore your potential career paths

From pre-med to pre-health, qualify for the graduate program you want or enter the workforce right away.

Student Spotlight

A smooth transition

Michael Rexroad's transfer experience was a breeze. Now, he's set up to pursue his dream career: Genetic counseling.

Read Michael's story

Helping you succeed

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Scholarships and financial aid

Your gateway to advanced health care