{"id":4033,"date":"2026-04-19T19:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/degrees\/?p=4033&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=4033"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:27:19","slug":"biomedical-science-bs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/biomedical-science-bs\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomedical Science, B.S."},"content":{"rendered":"    <article class=\"degree-shortcode-display degree-entry layout-v2 post-9663\">\n        <header class=\"degree-page-header\">\n            <h1 class=\"entry-title degree-program-name\">B.S. in Biomedical Science<\/h1>\n        <\/header>\n\n        <div class=\"degree-layout-main-sidebar\">\n            <aside class=\"degree-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Program information and actions\">\n                <div class=\"hot-buttons\">\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                    <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget program-facts-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">Program Facts<\/span>\n                <span class=\"widget-title-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div\n            class=\"widget-content\"\n            id=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                    >\n                        <dl class=\"degree-facts-list\">\n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-college\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">College<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cosm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                            College of Science and Mathematics                                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-major\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Major<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Biomedical Science<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-level\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Degree Level<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Bachelor&#039;s<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                                                <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-modalities\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Delivery Format<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                    <ul class=\"modality-list fact-value-list\">\n                                                                                    <li>On-Campus<\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-campuses\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Campuses &amp; 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It covers cell biology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, and chemistry, with hands-on training on the instrumentation and techniques used in biomedical research.<\/p><p>Students complete one of five support areas (General, Pre-Medical\/Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy\/Pre-Physician Assistant, or Pre-Veterinary) that align coursework to professional-school entrance requirements, and finish with a writing-intensive capstone, Current Topics in the Life Sciences.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-benefits\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-benefits-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-benefits-title\">Program Benefits<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><ul>\r\n \t<li>Direct DVM pathway to Texas A&amp;M: up to five qualifying students admitted to the Texas A&amp;M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences each year through a formal Memorandum of Agreement (meeting requirements does not guarantee admission).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>46.5% acceptance rate to medical school among applicants over the past ten years.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Early assurance pathway to medical school through the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Support areas aligned to med, dental, PA, PT, pharmacy, and veterinary school admission requirements.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Health Professions Advisory Committee letter of evaluation, a mentoring program pairing students with practicing health professionals, and an active Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society chapter.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>New lab facilities and equipment at both campuses, with course-based undergraduate research experiences including the HHMI SEA-PHAGES and SEA-GENES projects.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Affordable public university tuition, with departmental, college, and university scholarships available.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-courses\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-courses-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-courses-title\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n                                                    <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The curriculum includes a broad range of courses and learning opportunities preparing students for a variety of jobs in biomedical science. A course in Career Pathways in Biomedical Science is built into the curriculum to help students narrow their options and plan ahead. Topics for all biomedical science majors, regardless of support area, include genetics, microbiology, animal physiology, biochemistry, and current topics in the life sciences. Several courses integrate with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute SEA-PHAGES and SEA-GENES programs for bacteriophage discovery and characterization. Students can also work with an adviser to customize coursework to fit their career goals. See the Tarleton State University Catalog.\r\n\r\nYou may also be able to work with an adviser in customizing the program coursework to fit your career goals and interests.<\/p>                        \n                                                    <div class=\"apply-now-button-wrap\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.tarleton.edu\/undergrad\/collegeofsciencemathematics\/biologicalsciences\/\" class=\"button apply-button\">\n                                    Visit the University Catalog\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-additional-details\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-more-about-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-more-about-title\">More About the Program<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>At Fort Worth the program is based at the Chisholm Trail campus, with molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry courses at the downtown Texas A&amp;M-Fort Worth campus, near the Fort Worth Medical District and the Tarleton State Biotechnology Institute.<\/p><p>Over the past ten years, 46.5% of Biomedical Science applicants to medical school were accepted, supported by the Health Professions Advisory Committee and its committee letter of evaluation.<\/p><p>Tarleton participates in the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP), a state program offering scholarships, summer internships at Texas medical schools, MCAT preparation, and mentoring. Students apply as sophomores; those admitted who complete all requirements are guaranteed admission to a participating Texas medical school. Dr. Max Sanderford, Professor and Program Director for Health Pre-Professions, is JAMP Faculty Director, and the College of Science and Mathematics Health Pre-Professions Scholar Program introduces first-year students to JAMP and other pre-health pathways.<\/p><p>Dr. Janice Speshock, Professor of Biological Sciences, holds the first National Institutes of Health grant awarded to Tarleton State, a $370,980 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences award studying the long-term effects of nanoparticle exposure. As an NIH R15 AREA grant, it funds undergraduate research: junior and senior students learn cell and molecular biology techniques and toxicology alongside a collaborator at Texas A&amp;M AgriLife.<\/p><p>Departmental, college, and university scholarships are available through Tarleton's single online application, including the Gregory Nowlin Fort Worth ISD Scholarship for Fort Worth ISD graduates and the Community College Bridge Scholarship for first-time community college transfers.<\/p>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-meta-concentrations\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-concentrations-title\">\n                        <div class=\"concentrations-inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-concentrations-title\">Offered Concentrations<\/h2>\n                            <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-2027-BS-Biomedical-Science-General.pdf\">General without Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-2027-BS-Biomedical-Science-Pre-Medical-and-Pre-Dental.pdf\">Pre-Medical<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/majorinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/2025-2026-BS-Biomedical-Sciences-Pre-MedicalPre-Dental.pdf\">Pre-Dental<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-2027-BS-Biomedical-Science-Pre-Pharmacy.pdf\">Pre-Pharmacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-2027-BS-Biomedical-Science-Pre-Physical-Therapy-and-Pre-Physician-Assistant.pdf\">Pre-Physical Therapy &amp; Pre-Physician Assistant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-2027-BS-Biomedical-Science-Pre-Veterinary.pdf\">Pre-Veterinary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-learning-outcomes\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-learning-outcomes-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-title\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-visible\"><li>Apply modern DNA technology and genetic techniques in the laboratory to generate, analyze, and interpret data.<\/li><li>Explain mechanisms of gene expression and inheritance and the structure and function of cellular components, including bioenergetics, cellular transport and communication, and the cell cycle.<\/li><li>Characterize microorganisms and their physiology and genetics, and their interactions with human health.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-hidden\" hidden><li>Explain physiologic mechanisms from the cellular level through the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, and measure physiologic responses using electronic instrumentation.<\/li><li>Apply organic chemistry and biochemistry to fundamental processes in animals, plants, and microorganisms.<\/li><li>Analyze experimental data using biostatistics and communicate findings through writing-intensive coursework and oral presentation.<\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-toggle\" class=\"show-more-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"degree-learning-outcomes-hidden\">Show More<\/button>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-career-outcomes\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-career-outcomes-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-title\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-visible\"><li>Professional school applicant (MD, DO, DDS, DVM, PA, PharmD, OT\/PT): the support areas are designed to meet or exceed entrance requirements for Texas professional programs.<\/li><li>Research assistant or research associate: supports laboratory research at academic medical centers, universities, and research institutes.<\/li><li>Clinical research coordinator or clinical research associate: manages trial operations, data collection, and regulatory documentation.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-hidden\" hidden><li>Regulatory affairs specialist: prepares and maintains submissions and compliance documentation for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.<\/li><li>Pharmaceutical or medical device sales: represents products to clinicians and health systems.<\/li><li>Medical writer: produces regulatory, scientific, and educational documents for industry and publishers.<\/li><li>Bioinformatics programmer: analyzes biological and health data, with computational biology and computer science electives.<\/li><li>Graduate and advanced study: epidemiology, biostatistics, medical science liaison, and health policy roles that require a graduate degree.<\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-toggle\" class=\"show-more-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"degree-career-outcomes-hidden\">Show More<\/button>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-cpl-banner\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-certification-title\">\n                        <div class=\"degree-cpl-banner__inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-certification-title\">Certification and Licensure Preparation<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"degree-cpl-banner__copy\">\n                                <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The BS in Biomedical Science is a pre-professional preparatory degree rather than a licensure program. Its support areas align coursework to the entrance requirements of licensed professions:<\/p><ul>\r\n \t<li>Prepares students for the admissions exams required by professional programs, including the MCAT for medicine, the DAT for dentistry, and the GRE, which many physical therapy, physician assistant, and graduate programs require.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Completes the prerequisite coursework required for admission to medical, dental, and physical therapy programs in Texas.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Completes the prerequisite coursework required for pharmacy school admission through PharmCAS.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meets the entrance requirements for Texas colleges of veterinary medicine, including admission through the Texas A&amp;M Memorandum of Agreement.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                            <\/div>\n                            <a\n                                href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/site\/\"\n                                class=\"degree-cpl-banner__btn\"\n                                target=\"_blank\"\n                                rel=\"noopener\"\n                            >\n                                Learn about Certification and Licensure\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-admission-reqs\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-admissions-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-admissions-title\">Admissions Requirements<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><ul>\r\n \t<li>Meet Tarleton State University freshman or transfer admission requirements; no separate departmental application is required.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Math placement determines entry point (Precalculus \/ Calculus I).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transfer applicants: submit official transcripts for credit evaluation. See Tarleton Undergraduate Admissions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/\">https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/<\/a>).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                    <\/section>\n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-faqs-section\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-faqs-list\">\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-1\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-1\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">How is Biomedical Science different from Biology?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-1\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-1\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Both are in the Department of Biological Sciences and share a core of cell biology, genetics, microbiology, and chemistry. Biology covers the full range of living systems, including ecology, botany, zoology, and wildlife. Biomedical Science concentrates on human and animal health and disease and is built around the entrance requirements of professional schools.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-2\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-2\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">Is Biomedical Science a good major for pre-med?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-2\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-2\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Medical schools do not require a particular major. This degree builds the prerequisite coursework directly into the degree plan rather than leaving you to assemble it from electives, and it adds pre-health advising, the Health Professions Advisory Committee letter of evaluation, and access to the Joint Admission Medical Program.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-3\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-3\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">What can I do if I do not get into professional school?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-3\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-3\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Many students who start out planning on medicine end up elsewhere, by choice or because admission is competitive. The degree also prepares graduates for research, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and industry roles, and for graduate study. Support areas can be changed as your goals change, so work with an advisor early rather than late.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-4\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-4\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">Can I transfer credits from a community college?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-4\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-4\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Yes. Applicable transfer credit, for example from Tarrant County College, applies toward the degree. Meet with an advisor to build your plan.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-section-related-programs\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-related-programs-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-section-title\" id=\"degree-related-programs-title\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"related-programs-grid\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"related-program-card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/biology-bs\/\">\n                                        <span class=\"related-program-card__title\">B.S. in Biology<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"arrow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                            <i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"related-program-card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/biotechnology-bs\/\">\n                                        <span class=\"related-program-card__title\">B.S. in Biotechnology<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"arrow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                            <i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"related-program-card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/biology-ms\/\">\n                                        <span class=\"related-program-card__title\">M.S. in Biology<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"arrow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                            <i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <style>\n            .degree-sidebar .widget-title-button,\n            .degree-faq-question,\n            .show-more-btn {\n                font: inherit;\n                color: inherit;\n            }\n\n            .degree-sidebar .widget-title-button {\n                display: flex;\n                align-items: center;\n                justify-content: space-between;\n                width: 100%;\n                background: none;\n                border: 0;\n                padding: 0;\n                text-align: left;\n                cursor: pointer;\n            }\n\n            .degree-sidebar .widget-title-icon::before {\n                font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Pro';\n                content: '\\f107';\n            }\n\n            .degree-faq-question {\n                display: flex;\n                align-items: center;\n                justify-content: space-between;\n                width: 100%;\n                background: none;\n                border: 0;\n                padding: 0;\n                text-align: left;\n                cursor: pointer;\n            }\n\n            .show-more-btn {\n                background: none;\n                border: 0;\n                padding: 0;\n                cursor: pointer;\n                font-weight: 700;\n            }\n\n            @media (max-width: 900px) {\n                .degree-sidebar {\n                    width: 100%;\n                }\n            }\n        <\/style>\n\n        <script>\n            document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n                const mobileBreakpoint = 950;\n\n                function setPanelState(button, panel, expanded) {\n                    button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', expanded ? 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