Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Biomedical
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Medical Laboratory Sciences
Concentration: Biomedical
Hours: 120
Medical Laboratory Sciences – Biomedical Overview
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University's Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences with a concentration in biomedical connects clinical, service and research exploits to improve human, animal and environmental health. You will be prepared to catalyze the health improvement through innovation, discovery and global service and outreach.
This program emphasizes versatility in the biomedical and medical sciences field, while also prioritizing education through courses that emphasize the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Upon graduation, you'll be able to enter professional programs in human medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, podiatry, optometry and pharmacy. Some students continue their education to graduate schools to specialize in various biology- and medicine-related disciplines.
Medical Laboratory Sciences – Biomedical Courses You May Take
Microbiology for Science Majors: Students in this course will learn specific information on the fundamentals of microbiology including cell types, cell structure, microbial growth and control, microbial metabolism, microbial genetics and biotechnology, microbes and human interactions, microbial pathogenesis and applied and industrial microbiology. Cause and effect relationships between microbial growth and human disease, interpretation of symptomatic and laboratory information in diagnosis of disease, prevention of disease and treatment of diseases are stressed. Laboratory activities will reinforce principles of microbiology, including metabolism, structure, function, genetics and phylogeny of microbes.
Advanced Physiology: General physiology; muscle-nerve relations; digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous and endocrine systems.
Genetics: General principles of heredity, including human inheritance.
Biomedical Technology and Applications: Introduction to modern biomedical technology topics such as the process of targeted therapeutic development, biomaterials, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, as well as diagnosis and clinical instrumentations. The course will also provide hand-on experience for quantitative PCR gene expression analysis, next generation sequencing principles, 3D printing technologies and molecular-based diagnosis using various bio-markers. A special emphasis on the regulatory, legal and ethics issues related to modern biotechnology will also be discussed.
Environmental Toxicology: Principals of how contaminants are absorbed, transformed, and eliminated in different organisms. Toxin effects on organismal physiology. Student-lead laboratory experimentation and field trips.
Career Paths for Medical Laboratory Sciences – Biomedical
Obtaining this degree can lead to diverse career paths ranging from biotech/pharma industries, clinical support, laboratory research, medical sales and healthcare administration. Other possibilities include a transition to professional health programs such as medical or dental school.
Primary Careers
Clinical research coordinator, medical/pharmaceutical sales representative, research assistant
- Biotechnology development
- Clinical labs
- Healthcare administration
- Pharmaceutical firms
- Public health
- Research
- Government agencies
- Hospitals and clinics
- Non-profit organizations
- Research institutions
- Schools and universities