Department website: https://www.atu.edu/bioearthsciences/

The Biomedical Degree Option provides a comprehensive foundation for students aspiring to enter a variety of health-related professions. This program is tailored for those aiming to pursue advanced studies and careers in Medical Laboratory Science, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Medical School, Dental School, Veterinary School, and Physical Therapy School. Graduates are well-prepared to embark on professional pathways in diverse medical careers or continue their education in specialized graduate programs. Additionally, some graduates choose to pursue careers in teaching, leveraging their strong biomedical knowledge to educate the next generation of students. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the biomedical and biotechnology fields, ensuring a broad spectrum of career and academic opportunities.

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".

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Psychology Elective 3000-4000 level courses include: PSY 3003 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 3013 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying, PSY 3813 Lifespan Development, or PSY 4133 Psychopharmacology.

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Major Support Elective courses include: AHS 2013 Medical Terminology, PE 2513 First Aid, or PHIL 3103 Logic.

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Mathematics and Statistics Elective courses include: any mathematics higher than MATH 1113 College Algebra or any statistics higher than STAT 2163 Introduction to Statistical Methods.

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Biomedical Elective courses include: BIOL 3033 Bioinformatics, BIOL 3064 Parasitology, BIOL 3803 Applied Pathophysiology, BIOL 4023 Immunology, BIOL 4054 Vertebrate Histology, BIOL 4074 Molecular Genetics, BIOL 4881 Advanced Topics in Biology, BIOL 4882 Advanced Topics in Biology, BIOL 4883 Advanced Topics in Biology, BIOL 4884 Advanced Topics in Biology, BIOL 4951 Undergraduate Research in Biology, BIOL 4952 Undergraduate Research in Biology, BIOL 4953 Undergraduate Research in Biology​, BIOL 4954 Undergraduate Research in Biology.

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At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000-4000 level courses.

Students who complete the program will demonstrate:

1. Construct reports which analyze data using scientific models to justify their conclusions.
2. Students should be able to evaluate the interactions between human and biological systems, and to articulate and convey societal relevance to the general public.
3. Students will be able to describe characteristics and diversity of life.
4. Students will demonstrate common lab procedures, operate lab and field equipment, perform sterile techniques, and conduct online data analyses.
5. Students should find, analyze, and critique current scientific literature and present their evaluation in written and oral formats.