Do you want to become a physician or researcher? Are you fascinated by the study of life? The Alverno biomedical sciences major will get you ready for this fast-paced and rapidly changing world.
Our interdisciplinary major combines the biology, chemistry and mathematics coursework that is required for graduate, medical and other professional health schools. After graduation, our students are ready to pursue an advanced degree or go straight into the workforce in research, industry or teaching.
At Alverno, biomedical sciences majors are part of a connected STEM community that spans disciplines. You’ll get to know faculty and students, participate in joint research projects, and forge strong bonds and networking skills. There are no outsiders here.
Women have historically been under-represented in STEM. So we’ve specifically designed our small class sizes and dynamic curriculum to help you build confidence and achieve success as a STEM leader in the classroom, in the lab and in the workplace.
You will gain professional experience in and out of the classroom, including completing at least one internship. On campus, you can work as a paid lab assistant or tutor, or you can help mentor and inspire young women in middle school or high school to explore STEM. Off campus, you can share your research at conferences and attend local professional seminars and meetings. And there are many opportunities for students to participate in faculty-student research projects.
“I liked that I got to essentially combine the biology major and the chemistry major. I am a pre-dental student, so this helped me get all of my prerequisite courses for dental school. This major is ideal for any student who is interested in going to a professional school or even just interested in the sciences, because you get the best of both worlds.”
— Abigail, biomedical sciences major, class of 2019
Published on May 29, 2020 | Categories: Programs
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