Pursue a Career in the Medical Field with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences Degree

You love exploring complexities of the human body and you dream of making scientific discoveries that change the world. You want to pursue a career in medicine and make a difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Sciences can help make your dreams a reality! Our Biomedical Science degree is designed to equip you with a fundamental understanding of how science underpins the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Overview of the Program

This program can help prepare you to apply to medical school. Do you want to help meet the growing need for competent and compassionate health professionals? If so, Liberty’s biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree may have just what you need. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or enter the job market for the first time, we can help you lead with excellence in the medical industry. Biomedical Science is at the forefront of our modern healthcare system working in partnership with medical practitioners and health care professionals, to perform many different roles in the NHS, as well as in academia and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

What Will You Study in Our BS in Biomedical Sciences?

In Liberty University’s pre-med program, you’ll take foundational courses in biochemistry, biology, genetics, statistics, and human anatomy. By understanding how biology and medicine intertwine, you can be equipped to make important discoveries in the medical field. You can also gain knowledge to prepare for medical school and other graduate programs. Other topics of study include organic chemistry, physics, cell biology, and the history of life.

Highlights of Our Pre-Med Bachelor’s Degree Program

• Gain practical experience by completing hands-on experiments that can help prepare you for real-world applications in the medical field.
• Study under faculty who bring years of experience from both academia and the professional world, offering valuable insight and mentorship.
• Take advantage of research opportunities and complete internships or shadowing experiences with local doctors to deepen your knowledge.
• Participate in medical mission trips alongside other pre-med students, combining your passion for medicine with service to communities in need.
• Utilize dedicated state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist facilities.

Career Potential and Opportunities

By earning our pre-med degree, you can take the first step toward becoming a physician, pharmacist, dentist, or physician assistant, among other careers in the medical field. As a biomedical science graduate you are likely to be involved in the diagnosis of disease, supporting the work of clinical departments, and developing and evaluating the next generation of treatments that could improve patient outcomes. Potential Career Opportunities for Graduates with a Degree in Biomedical Sciences include:

• Dentist
• Laboratory technician
• Pharmacist
• Physical therapist
• Physician
• Physician assistant
• Research scientist

Please note that many career opportunities in this field will require additional education beyond a bachelor’s degree.

Key Facts and Entry Requirements

Our IBMS Accredited biomedical science course meets the high standards of teaching, facilities and course content expected by the IBMS, the leading professional body for Biomedical Scientists. An IBMS accredited degree is an important prerequisite for meeting the academic standards required for statutory HCPC registration to practice as a fully-fledged Biomedical Scientist in the Pathology discipline of your choice.

• Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years.
• Entry Requirements: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC.
• UK Fees 26/27: Full Time: £9,790; Part Time: £1,630 (per 20 credits).
• International Fees 26/27: Full Time New students: £18,000.
• Accreditation: Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited.