Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Prepare for a Career in Health Sciences

The Biomedical Science program at Columbia International University provides you with the knowledge, skills and service opportunities needed to forge a successful career in biomedical and health sciences. Through laboratory experience in a plethora of science courses, you will develop critical thinking and hands-on skills. Our effective lab courses, taught by credentialed faculty, ensure that each student has an opportunity to sharpen their skills, create new ones and thrive in their career path.

Research projects and simulations are embedded in your curriculum, built to challenge and prepare you for the next level. Your understanding of microbiology, health and molecular genetics will open a new path of understanding that will shape you to be the most effective student in your field. As you learn about the details and complexity of the design of the human body, your faith in the God who created you will be strengthened.

Biomedical Sciences includes the prerequisites for a variety of health and research related professional programs. Biomedical Sciences includes courses such as:

• General Biology
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Genetics
• Cell Biology

Biochemistry For more information, please refer to the Academic Catalog for the 4-year plan of courses.

Benefits

• Small class and lab sizes so that you have more interaction with your professors
• Science courses taught from the Biblical worldview
• Laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment in the new Health Sciences Lab
• Curriculum designed and oriented to maximize preparation for the MCAT
• Required courses that meet prerequisite coursework for medical, dental, pharmacy, and a variety of health careers
• Pre-Med and Pre-Health advising for students pursuing medical school and other graduate/professional schools
• Domestic and international missions opportunities