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Biomedicine

Biomedicine applies life science to clinical practice, research and technology.

At Kean, our biomedicine degree provides a strong foundation in the biomedical sciences utilizing an integrated curriculum of science and mathematics, including all prerequisite coursework to prepare for medical, dental or veterinary school admissions tests and requirements for doctoral programs in biomedicine. 

You will prepare for a rewarding career in medicine and health care, whether it’s by conducting research to develop groundbreaking medicines, treatments and procedures; advancing medical science and technology; reducing the spread of communicable diseases or treating patients with debilitating diseases.

Kean biomedicine graduates are working in hospitals and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies throughout the country, advancing science and contributing to excellence in research, clinical practice and patient care.

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Students earn their biomedicine degree working in state-of-the-art labs

Students learn in state-of-the-art STEM labs and classrooms and participate in groundbreaking research under faculty guidance. 

What Will You Learn as a Biomedicine Major?

  • Examine how human diseases are caused and treated at the cellular level
  • Study human anatomy and physiology, as well as the metabolic, immunological, neurological, digestive and endocrine systems
  • Uncover the ways genetics and bioinformatics inform personalized medicine
  • Learn how to conduct clinical drug trials, develop new drugs, test vaccines, analyze medical samples and investigate disease
  • Prepare for a career in medicine, public health and biomedical research

Upon completing the program, the majority of students apply to graduate degree programs in medicine, biomedicine or physical therapy. 

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B.S. in Science and Technology | Biomedicine

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