Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Med)

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Med) is a practical, career-focused, pre-professional program designed to help you prepare for admission to graduate programs in health care and biomedical science as well as professional schools for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Occupational and Physical Therapy, and Veterinary Medicine. The curriculum meets prerequisite course requirements for these programs and also prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the growing health science field.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences with a Pre-Physician Assistant concentration is available for students pursuing acceptance into Physician Assistant graduate level programs. This concentration prepares students for admission to Physician Assistant graduate programs by providing graduates with the fundamentals required for transitioning into advanced degrees. In addition, all students will receive guidance from advisors on graduate program clinical requirements, simulated interviews, personal statement and resume reviews. The Pre-Physician Assistant program provides students with the skills necessary to succeed in many biology-based careers and graduate programs.

The Pre-Physician Assistant concentration is offered at the Tampa campus.

Students in the Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences program will receive a solid foundation in chemistry and physics before advancing to courses in biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, anatomy, physiology, bioinformatics and more. A bachelor’s degree in the biomedical sciences field positions you well for a range of careers. The health care job market is expected to grow in the next decade, and a degree in the biomedical sciences can be a good investment for future earning potential.

Students in the Pre-Physician Assistant concentration prepare for successful entry into Physician Assistant and/or related graduate programs. The program will create a strong foundation of critical enquiry, scientific analysis and biological knowledge required for success in graduate programs as well as cultivate student’s laboratory techniques routinely applied in medical science.

Students who successfully complete the program can pursue graduate studies or entry-level positions in settings including: