Biomedical Science: Medical and Veterinary Sciences

The Biomedical Science: Medical and Veterinary Sciences (BMS:MVS) program is informed by the principles of the One Health Initiative, which unites human and veterinary medicine.  This rigorous academic program meets requirements for entry into veterinary school, medical school, and graduate school in the area of biomedical science or for a career as a research scientist in either the biotechnology/pharmaceutical sector or government and academic research labs.

You will select elective courses from three major areas of study:

• biomedical systems
• pathobiology and disease
• health and environmental issues

As a BMS:MVS major, you have many opportunities for career-relevant learning experiences including:

• NH Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory located on the UNH campus
• UNH Agricultural Experiment Station farm facilities
• independent research in laboratories of UNH biomedical science faculty
• experience in local hospitals
• internships in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the Greater Boston area

BMS:MVS graduates are prepared for post-baccalaureate education in:

• professional health programs
  • veterinary school
  • medical school
  • allied health programs (physician assistant or pathologist's assistant)
• graduate programs
  • biomedical science
  • pathology
  • public health
  • nursing

Careers of previous Medical & Veterinary Sciences graduates include:

• research scientists/laboratory technicians
  • biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
  • academic biomedical research programs
  • forensic laboratories
  • hospitals/health clinics
• state and federal government employment
  • public health laboratories
  • health inspector (e.g., Food and Drug Administration)

SLO: Core Knowledge

Students will demonstrate an understanding of core knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology,
cell biology, genetics & biomedical sciences.

Biomedical Science: Medical & Veterinary Science option

• Students will be able to list the major organ systems in mammals and describe their basic structure and function.
• Students will be able to describe the differences between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
• Students will be able to describe the structure and function of the major cellular organelles.
• Students will understand the principles of Mendelian genetics.
• Students will understand the pathogenesis of disease and effects on the major organ systems.
• Students will be able to describe the inter-relationships between health and disease, society, and the environment.

SLO: Quantitative Literacy, Inquiry & Analysis

• Students will be able to apply the scientific method to examine experimental evidence and draw informed conclusions.
• Students will be able to use graphs to represent scientific data.
• Students will be able to apply statistical methods to interpret scientific data.

SLO: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Students will be able to use data to troubleshoot an unexpected outcome.
• Students will be able to apply core knowledge to critically interpret scientific data.

SLO: Written Communication

• Students will demonstrate written skills to communicate scientific knowledge and experimental data.

SLO: Oral Communication

• Students will be able to demonstrate oral presentation skills to communicate scientific knowledge and experimental data.

Secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required. International documents received by UNH Admissions are verified, scanned, and confidentially destroyed. Official documents submitted will not be returned to the student.

Ideally, the letter should be from a student's school counselor or teacher. UNH does not require more than one recommendation and our preference is to receive no more than two. Excess recommendations may delay the admissions review process.