We’ve upgraded. Ball State is proud to announce the transition to a dedicated Major in Biomedical Science. This is a comprehensive, standalone degree designed for students who want a competitive edge in healthcare and a direct path to professional school.
Our new curriculum houses all pre-professional programs under one roof. We ensure you meet every prerequisite for your dream career while earning a degree that is highly marketable on its own.
The Ball State Advantage
Efficiency: We’ve mapped the prerequisites for professional schools directly into the major requirements. No wasted credits, no “extra” years.
Versatility: You graduate with a rigorous, science-heavy Bachelor of Science degree. If your plans change, you are already prepared for the biotech, research, or clinical workforce.
Excellence: Train in Ball State’s state-of-the-art laboratories with faculty who specialize in health and diagnostics.
Concentrations
Preparing and applying to medical school is a competitive, rigorous, and challenging path. Our pre-medical major program will thoroughly prepare you by providing a strong pre-medicine foundation as well as addressing your specific educational goals. This major can be utilized for both allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) programs.
Dentists all over the world are needed to diagnose and treat problems with our teeth and gums by doing everything from routine cleanings, to straightening teeth, to performing specialized surgical procedures.
Pharmacists are a vital part of the U.S. healthcare system. Equipped with extensive knowledge of medications and how these substances interact with each other and with our bodies, pharmacists are responsible for providing necessary medications to thousands of people every day. According to the National Community Pharmacists Association, the majority of community pharmacies have been experiencing pharmacy shortages, so there is a high demand for pharmacists!
Optometrists are doctors that provide primary vision care by examining our eyes for visual acuity, diagnosing eye-related diseases and disorders, and prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses to patients.
Physician assistants (PAs) work as part of a healthcare team under the supervision of a physician to provide healthcare services to patients. Physician assistants are commonly seen in primary care positions aiding physicians by documenting a patient’s medical history, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, diagnosing and treating common illnesses, and assisting in medical procedures.
Veterinarians are important medical specialists that diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses in animals such as household pets, outdoor livestock, and even wildlife at the zoo.
Chiropractic is a form of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders through adjustment of the spine. As a licensed chiropractor, you seek to reduce pain in your patients and improve their mobility while also promoting healthy lifestyles through exercise, ergonomics, and other therapies.
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Do you want to learn more about our program or have questions about the application process or financial aid? We’re here to help! One of the best ways to understand why Ball State is right for you is to schedule a visit through our Office of Undergraduate Admissions to see it for yourself. Or if you’d like to speak directly to someone in our department, please feel free to call or email us.