Science That Takes You Further.
Where scientific discovery meets human health.
With a foundation in biomedical discovery, you’ll be prepared to explore, innovate, and improve lives.
UB’s Biomedical Sciences program builds a strong foundation in biomedicine by linking discovery in the laboratory with progress in clinical care, biotechnology, and public health. It’ll prepare you to think critically about how scientific advances translate into improved human health and well-being.
Learn in a Medical School
You’ll gain access to medical school faculty and facilities during your entire curriculum.
Benefit from a Flexible Curriculum
You’ll get to shape your education based on your interests and goals, with a variety of electives and experiential learning opportunities.
Individual Approach, Individual Attention
You’ll benefit from a training structure where answers to scientific questions are provided by faculty from a variety of disciplines and scientific fields.
What You'll Study
You’ll explore the science of life, from molecules to whole systems, through a flexible curriculum designed for discovery and choice. At UB, the Biomedical Sciences major connects foundational courses with elective pathways, giving you both depth and freedom. Whether you’re preparing for professional school or charting your own research path, you’ll build the knowledge and skills to go anywhere.
Build a Strong Foundation
Start with core courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, the same scientific base used in medical, dental, and graduate programs. You’ll learn how the body works, what happens in disease, and how research drives innovation in health care.
Customize Your Path
After completing core courses, you’ll shape your experience with electives that match your goals and interests. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in research, internships, or capstone projects.
Go Anywhere after Graduation
With a degree built on both breadth and flexibility, you’ll be ready for medical or dental school, graduate research, biotechnology, public health, and more. You’ll leave UB not just understanding the science, but practicing it.
Sample core courses include:
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Microbiology
Sample elective courses include:
- Neuroscience
- Premedical Gross Anatomy
- Biotechnology
- Global Health
- Forensic Science
Fast Facts
3.55
Avg. Current Student GPA
3.33
Avg. Incoming Transfer GPA
92.82
Avg. Incoming High School GPA
219
First-Year Incoming Class
90%
First-Year In-State Students
2:1
First-Year Female:Male Ratio
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