Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Sciences program at St. Cloud State University offers an interdisciplinary education, blending rigorous coursework in biology, chemistry, and physics with hands-on laboratory and research experiences. Students will be involved in a diverse curriculum involving human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology, molecular biology, and immunology, preparing them for careers in healthcare, research, pharmacology, or further studies in medical and graduate schools. The program emphasizes practical skills through state-of-the-art labs, internships, and undergraduate research. The program is supported by dedicated faculty mentorship and professional development opportunities. Graduates will be well-equipped to address complex biomedical challenges and contribute to advancements in health and science.

Program Requirements Biological Sciences Biology Scholarships

Program Highlights

• Strong base of scientific knowledge established through biology, chemistry and physics courses.
• Opportunity to participate in field-based or laboratory-based faculty research on a short-term or long-term basis that may culminate in publishing papers and presentation at scientific conferences.
• High-demand for graduates who complete advanced work.
• Biology Tutoring Center positioned near a new anatomy and physiology suite is open weekdays.
• Collaboration on the Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility (ISELF) molecular mechanisms of disease research.

Program Distinctions

• Opportunity to develop relevant skills in classwork, laboratory research and fieldwork with nationally-recognized faculty members.
• Program operates in a state with more than 480 medical device firms registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
• Completes preparation for professional study programs required for health-care degrees such as medical doctor, dentist and pharmacist.
• Notable alumnus: Bruce Johnson '83, professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic, studies how the human body reacts to extreme conditions in locations such as Mount Everest.