What can you do with a major in Biomedical Sciences?

Go to medical school, dental school or pursue another advanced degree.

Most biomedical sciences majors choose to go on to earn professional degrees at institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Georgetown University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This versatile major serves as an excellent background for many professions that require an advanced degree, including: 

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Physician assistant
  • Pharmacist
  • Physical therapist
  • Veterinarian
  • Nurse practitioner
  • Occupational therapist
  • Optometrist
  • Podiatrist
  • Chiropractor 

Start your career in health sciences right after graduation.

Some biomedical sciences majors choose to enter the workforce immediately. Here are some professions available with a bachelor’s degree: 

  • Anesthesia technician 
  • Clinical research assistant
  • Consultant
  • Deputy medical examiner 
  • Emergency medical technician
  • Forensic investigator 
  • Lab analyst 
  • Medical scribe
  • Neuroscience research technician
  • Optometry tech 
  • Pharmaceutical sales reps 
  • Phlebotomist 
  • Science writer 

Marquette campus

Learn more about studying biomedical sciences at Marquette.