BFA in Biomedical Art & Visualization

Combine exploration, research and investigation with visual communication design and technical skills to connect with audiences through educational narratives and didactic design.

Student showing her art to a spectator

Why choose Rowan's biomedical art and visualization program?

Immerse yourself in art, science, medicine and digital media technology.

You will combine exploration, research and investigation with strong visual communication design and technical skills to connect with audiences through the creation of educational narratives and didactic design.

We’ve designed a flexible curriculum, combining access to Rowan’s science and medicine courses and Rowan’s arts courses in computer imaging, graphic design, information design, photography and sculpture.

The Rowan University Bachelor of Fine Art in Biomedical Art and Visualization is one of the few undergraduate disciplines of its kind in the country, attracting cutting-edge minds nationwide to support this growing field.

Biomedical art and visualization student stories

Rowan students highlight how the biomedical art and visualization program combines exploration, research, investigation, visual communication design and technical skills to prepare them for a career in this growing field.
Emily working on a hyperealistic skull

We’ve reconstructed a face off a skull, done hyperealistic digital portraits, drawn at museums, zoos and aquariums. Westby is full of amazing classmates and professors.

Emily H. Morris County, NJ

Emerson poses for a photo by Robinson Hall.

This major perfectly combines my passion for both art and science by allowing me to visualize scientific topics.

Emerson H. Wisconsin

Isaiah poses with a dog in a bed of wildflowers.

I'm learning new techniques and nuances of drawing and illustration I was unaware of prior ... also the steady and consistent addition of new mediums I can explore.

Isaiah R. Sussex County, NJ

Art major Lilly pictured in front of a brick building.

I’m a Biomedical Illustration major. I just transferred here this year. Since coming here, I’m learning a lot of professional techniques that I'm excited to apply to the medical field.

Lilly S. Gloucester County, NJ

Headshot of Veronica C. taken outside.

I’ve always wanted to help people by using the things that I love, both art and science, so I sought out to find something where I could do just that.

Veronica C. Burlington County, NJ

Careers and outcomes

Recommended for thinkers, doers, and creators who are interested in careers as:

  • Biomedical Illustrators
  • Educational Game Developers
  • Marketing Designers for Medical Devices
  • Educational Technologists
an art student discusses her medical drawing with an audience

Upcoming virtual information sessions and events

Our virtual information sessions connect you directly with faculty, advisors and current students in the biomedical art and visualization program. It’s also your chance to ask questions and experience the Rowan community firsthand.
Art. Medicine Science. Technology.

Bridging The Gap In Health Literacy Through Graphic Design

"BMAV is a program that is geared toward students who are artistic but also have an affinity for the sciences," says senior Terry Nguyen. "We take scientific data or any sort of data and interpret it visually."

Related programs

Additional majors that may interest you:

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