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The Ohio State University's College of Medicine is proud to be one of only a handful of schools in the country to offer an undergraduate major in Biomedical Science.  A partnership between the College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Medical Center allows us to offer a unique program with access to medical research to undergraduate students in the state of Ohio, across the country, and around the world.  Continue to browse our website to learn how you can become part of the future of medicine. 

The Biomedical Science major started in 2005 and proudly graduated its first class in Spring 2009.  The major includes:

·          Curriculum of science coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and math

·          Personalized liberal arts curriculum

·          Coursework in the biomedical science major includes:  critical analysis of research literature; laboratory techniques, social issues in medicine, healthcare policy, leadership, and advanced multidisciplinary studies of immunology/ infectious disease,  genetics/neuroscience, and cancer

·          Involvement in cutting edge biomedical research

·          Opportunities for internship and apprenticeship in the finest labs at The Ohio State University Medical Center and around the world

The major seeks to put students in an excellent position for entering a graduate program in medical research, medicine, dentistry, or just about any other area of healthcare.  While students learn the basics in the sciences and the liberal arts, students also build skills working in teams, exercise leadership abilities, and advanced written and oral communication skills. 

Students interested in majoring in Biomedical Science are required to apply for admission to the program as a senior in high school.  Students who are eligible for Ohio State's honors program, and who have an interest in conducting medical research and studying human disease are encouraged to apply.  Approximately 20 freshmen are admitted to the competitive major each academic year. 

I invite you to learn more about the Biomedical Science major, admission, career opportunities, and meet our faculty and students by browsing through our website.  Contact Lori Martensen, Program Manager, by telephone at 614-247-8060 or by email at martensen.5@osu.edu with questions. 

Sincerely, 

John Gunn, PhD

Professor
Director, Biomedical Science Major
gunn.43@osu.edu