Prepare for careers in science, healthcare, and research.
Biomedical Sciences at BVU provide a strong scientific foundation with early hands-on research and clinical preparation for competitive graduate and professional pathways.
Why study Biomedical Sciences at BVU
A BVU biomedical sciences degree is built on applied learning, professional preparation, and personalized mentorship.
Advanced Laboratory Experience
Coursework mapped to the 150-hour CPA path, so you graduate exam-ready.
Experiential Learning
Auditing simulations, financial reporting, and live case analysis from year one.
Graduate School Success
Join a strong tradition of placement into medical and graduate programs.
Faculty Mentorship
Receive personalized guidance as you prepare for the next step in your healthcare career.
RILEY ELBERT '25, DOCTORAL STUDENT IN MICROBIOLOGY, THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
“BVU gave me the confidence to pursue higher education, thanks to the support and guidance of my professors.”
Learn by doing, from day one
Students gain lab and research experience from their first year.
Core biology and lab foundations
Faculty-guided research and internships
Advanced research and professional preparation
Earn While You Learn
Cover your tuition and gain paid hands-on experience through BVU’s Biology & BioMed Scholarship Program. Beginning sophomore year, students can also earn paid fellowships that help offset housing and food costs while building real-world experience.
The Stine Endowment provides BVU School of Science students with exclusive access to internships, research, conference presentations, and science-focused travel opportunities through up to $75,000 in annual funding beyond financial aid.
Rural Health Fellowship (RHF), is a three-week fully-funded interim internship to gain hands-on experience in dentistry, chiropractic medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy.
URMED
BVU offers hands-on opportunities for students interested in healthcare. The Undergraduate Rural Medicine Education and Development (URMED) internship provides select pre-med students with firsthand exposure to rural medicine at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and other area hospitals.
BVU biomedical sciences graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
Curriculum Highlights
A flexible program that lets you explore your interests while building a strong foundation in biomedical sciences. Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.
Discover, research, and advance human health.
Build a future in science.