Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (BMED)

The Strong Foundation in Science That Will Prepare You for Successful Admission to Professional Healthcare Schools

Obtain a strong foundation in science, such as biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, and genomics, as well as anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience to human health. 

Prepare for successful admission to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs. 

Washington Monthly Rankings

1st

for the performance of our first-generation students.

2nd

for the performance of our Pell Grant students.

7th

among "Best Bang for the Buck" universities in the South.

Only two Texas public universities, UT Austin and Texas A&M, ranked higher.

1st

among all Texas universities for social mobility.

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BEST COLLEGES RANKINGS

BestColleges.com ranked UTRGV as the 4th best university in Texas, behind only UT Austin, Rice, and Texas A&M. Our online master’s degree in Social Work is ranked 2nd in the country, behind Boston University and ahead of Columbia, Southern California, and Case Western.

UT Austin (82.32 points)

Texas A&M (73.71 points)

RICE (79.18 Points)

UTRGV (73.63 Points)

BEST IN TEXAS

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Our faculty has spent years redesigning courses that integrate topics and other materials to ensure your understanding, as well as prepare you for success in medical school, graduate school, or a health sciences profession. 

Become the Healthcare Professional 
That Your Community Deserves.
Partially Online
Innovative Curriculum Design 
Assistance Available

Receive valuable advice via a dedicated Program Manager.

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Your Path to Becoming a 
Healthcare Professional 
Starts with BMED

Portions of the coursework and academic resources will be delivered online.  

Watch how students are preparing their path to become healthcare professionals.

NOW Expanding to Edinburg Campus in Fall 2021

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Affordable

# 1 in Texas for least student debt, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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