Interdisciplinary Biomedical Science

University of Saskatchewan

Canada, Saskatoon

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 42,519 / total

Apply Date September-2022

Next Intake May-2026

Interdisciplinary Biomedical Science

About

The interdisciplinary biomedical science program enables cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary training that positions you for careers in biomedical sciences, as well as health-related professions.

What you will learn

The interdisciplinary biomedical science program addresses modern priorities in biomedical science education and will provide you with student-centric, multidisciplinary training to pursue careers within a spectrum of science-based activities. You will build research skills that will serve as a strong basis for graduate training in biomedical sciences and health-related professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy.

Disciplines

Arts and Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Required high school classes

Senior Biology
Senior Chemistry
Senior Physics
Senior Mathematics

A minimum grade of 70% is required in each of these
courses.

The high school classes required for admission are not always the same as the classes you will need to complete the degree program you choose.

For example, high school chemistry is required to take first-year chemistry classes.

Required grade average

Minimum admission average

60%

Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

Learn how we calculate your admission average.

If you do not think you will meet the minimum admission average, you may be considered for the University of Saskatchewan Transition Entrance Program (USTEP) or for special (mature) admission.

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

IELTS (Academic)

International English Language Testing System

Overall Band Score: 6.5

With minimum individual scores of:

Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Speaking: 6
Writing: 6

TOEFL (institutional TOEFL not accepted)

Test of English as a Foreign Language

Internet Based: 86

With minimum individual scores of:

Reading: 19
Listening: 19
Speaking: 19
Writing: 19

See detailed requirements and scores.

Career

Careers

Preparation for professional health science programs and graduate studies: The interdisciplinary biomedical science program provides an excellent foundation in the biomedical sciences for students seeking subsequent admission into professional health science schools, such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, chiropractic, veterinary medicine and optometry. Interdisciplinary biomedical science program graduates are also well qualified to progress into more advanced biomedical research training at the master's and PhD levels at various academic institutions worldwide. They are well situated to continue into community and population health sciences, public health and epidemiology graduate programs available at USask.

Other careers: Note that some of the following positions may require further education or qualifications, depending on the hiring institution and the jurisdiction in which the position is found.

Research and lab positions: A variety of technical positions are available in academia (e.g. universities and colleges), industry (e.g. biotechnology, private research firms, biomedical supply, and pharmaceutical companies), government (e.g. agricultural and food agencies and police forensic laboratories) and the healthcare system (e.g. medical labs).
Communications: The interdisciplinary biomedical science program may lead to a career in technical writing for textbooks and/or government and industry reports.
Business: Interdisciplinary biomedical science graduates may obtain sales, consulting or management positions in science-related private sector companies such as pharmaceutical and biomedical supply firms.