The Biomedical Sciences program integrates core laboratory sciences with health-focused and social science coursework.
You will develop analytical, technical, and communication skills while gaining practical experience through research, internships, and other applied learning opportunities.
Throughout the program, you’ll also build leadership, teamwork, and adaptability skills that are essential for success in healthcare, research, and other biomedical professions.
Foundational science preparation
You will complete a first-year experience and take courses in:
- Biology, genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry
- General and organic chemistry
- Physics, calculus, statistics, and computational methods
You will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to contribute meaningfully to health-related professions and continued education.
Interdisciplinary curriculum
This program also incorporates courses in:
- Psychology and sociology
- Public health and epidemiology
- Ethics, health communication, and health-related social sciences
These perspectives help you understand health and disease within broader contexts.
Hands-on learning and research
Experiential learning is a central component of the program, and reflects our commitment to learning that connects to practice. You will participate in hands-on learning opportunities beginning early in the degree, including:
- Laboratory-based research with faculty mentors, as early as your freshman year
- Internships and co-op experiences with healthcare, research, and biotechnology organizations right here in Indianapolis
- Health professions shadowing experiences and community-based opportunities
All students complete a capstone experience, such as independent research, an internship, or a final project, integrating what you've learned with professional and societal impact.
