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Program at a Glance

Program
Bachelor
College(s)
College of Medicine
Department(s)
Biomedical Sciences
4
Years
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Degree Requirements

  • Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
  • Students should complete the General Education Program before transferring within the Florida College System or State University System.
  • Grades below "C" in Common Program Prerequisites, Core Requirements and Restricted Electives are not accepted.
  • Students in undergraduate majors within the College of Medicine are expected to consistently make good progress towards their degrees. Therefore, the COM/BSBS Progress Policy mandates that undergraduate students meet the requirements of the policy. Below are the specific requirements of the Progress Policy:
    • Students who earned 5 low grades (C-, D, F, NC, U) will be placed on a probationary status. Students who earn 8 or more low grades (C-, D, F, NC, U) will be excluded from all COM majors.
    • Students with 2 unsuccessful attempts of the same UCF course will be placed on a probationary status. Students with 3 unsuccessful attempts of the same UCF course will be excluded from all COM majors.
  • Students should consult with a BSBS academic success coach at least one time each semester.

While many students discover that they have interests in varied disciplines at the University of Central Florida, they are not permitted to pursue two majors within the College of Medicine. College of Medicine students may declare a major and a minor within the college or pursue a second major or minor in another academic college at UCF. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic success coach to discuss these opportunities.

Female student looking through microscope

Highlights

A school in the UCF College of Medicine, the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences includes almost 3,000 undergraduate students.
Biomedical science key research divisions include cancer, cardiovascular, immunity and pathogenesis, neuroscience, and molecular microbiology.
Occupations in biomedical sciences are projected to grow more than 11% through 2029.
The median earnings for biomedical sciences graduates is $89,000.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Fall
May 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
March 1
Fall
July 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
March 1
Fall
March 1
Spring
September 1
Summer
January 1

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Course Overview

General Microbiology

Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, evaluating microbial structure and function, metabolism, growth, genetics, virology environmental control, ecology, pathogenicity; and laboratory techniques.

Learn the basic and functional anatomy in a clinically oriented way to study systems within the human body. The lab component of this honors course provides enrichment and an opportunity to view cadaver specimens.

Explore biological principles governing the physiology of the nervous system including electrical properties, chemical signaling, cellular composition, development, injury and regeneration.

The B.S. degree in Biomedical Science at UCF provides an opportunity for students to explore many aspects of life science with a broad cross-section of coursework that will be relevant to their career in medicine or biomedical research.” ”

William Self, associate director of undergraduate affairs & professor of medicine, UCF

Biomedical Science Skills You'll Learn

  • Advance your understanding of human disease and developing innovative methods of treatment.
  • Get hands-on experience in the lab, learning skills such as polymerase chain reaction, protein purification, protein and nucleic acid quantification (electrophoresis) and western blots (immunoblots).
  • Prepare to go into the technical workforce in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry, or continue your education by applying for medical and other professional schools.

Career Opportunities

  • Physician
  • Dentist
  • Professor
  • Veterinarian
  • Research Scientist

Biomedical Sciences News

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From Passion to Purpose: A UCF Student’s Path to Global Service
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TRiO at UCF: Empowering First-gen Knights
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Science & Technology
UCF Researchers Develop Technology for AI that Mimics the Human Eye
The device could lead to advanced artificial intelligence that can instantly recognize what it sees and has applications in self-driving vehicles and robotics.
Student Life
National Goldwater Scholarships Go to Four UCF STEM Students
Students are conducting research in the areas of health, math, chemistry and space and are already making an impact.

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