Biomedical Sciences

Are you interested in understanding diseases like cancer, diabetes, and others? If so, the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree is for you. Whether you're interested in a career focused on investigating the cause of disease at the cellular and molecular level, testing new pharmaceuticals, or developing treatment plans for patients, this degree is the first step forward. The Biomedical Sciences degree will prepare you for professional school, or employment in a clinical or research lab. Should a graduate degree in a sub-discipline of biomedical sciences, such as microbiology, cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, or immunology be in your plans, then this degree will provide the rigorous curriculum graduate schools are looking for in their applicants. You will receive training from faculty with expertise in the biomedical sciences who teach courses such as microbiology, endocrinology, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, pathophysiology, genetic analysis of human disease, and others.

Secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate)

The Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences is the first step toward becoming a:

• Physician
• Dentist
• Pharmacist
• Physician Assistant

The degree also prepares you for employment in a research laboratory.

1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
   Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

2. Send secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate) in a sealed envelope to the following address:

   Sam Houston State University
   Undergraduate Admissions Office
   Box 2418
   Huntsville, TX 73341-2418

   Depending on your country of origin, an advisor may contact you about specific academic records required.

3. Submit a third party transcript evaluation -Official evaluation of high school transcript from SDR Education (www.sdreducational.org) and NACES member agencies (www.naces.org).

4. Submit an English proficiency test score
   SHSU accepts the following TOEFL® tests