BS in Translational Biomedical Sciences

Rowan's B.S. in Translational Biomedical Sciences blends life and physical sciences to prepare you for medical school, research degrees, or biomedical careers.

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Why choose Rowan's translational biomedical sciences?

Joining the fast-growing biomedical workforce requires diverse training in mathematics, statistics, the life sciences and the physical sciences.

The Bachelor of Science in Translational Biomedical Sciences effectively integrates these disciplines to facilitate acquisition of a broad knowledge base and skill set.

This major will prepare you to pursue a medical professional degree (M.D., D.O., P.A.) an advanced biomedical research degree or to seek immediate employment.

Key considerations

Quick Facts

48

Months To Complete

120

Credits

Application Deadlines

7/1

Fall Entry Term

11/1

Spring Entry Term

4/1

Summer Entry Term

Translational biomedical sciences student stories

Rowan students highlight how the translational biomedical sciences program prepares them for a variety of career paths.
Zach working in a lab with test tubes

Being in a neuroscience lab, conducting experiments, working with equipment and discussing directions to take our research, made me realize I want to make a career out of this.

Zachary P. Mercer County, NJ

Fawad stands outside an academic building.

There is research work built into the curriculum. Research is brought to you, and you get the chance to co-author on publications.

Fawad A.K. Y. Mercer County, NJ

A female student working in a science lab, with a pipette in her hand.

I like this major because there’s options. We can go on to getting our Ph.D., medical school or right into the working field and become a research assistant.

Alyssa S. Gloucester County, NJ

andrew sitting outside of the planetarium

The potential to contribute to the “spheres” of health and science really attracted me. My hands-on exposure both benchtop and clinical is an experience very few universities offer.

Andrew M. Gloucester County, NJ

Careers and outcomes

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

  • Biotechnology
  • Medicine
  • Biomedical Research
  • Research Laboratory Technician
  • Pharmaceutical Science
Inside the Major

Translating Medical Research into Practice

"I chose Translational Biomedical Sciences because I knew I wanted to do research and to go into medicine" says junior Abigail Muccilli, who plants to go to medical school. "I get to work in a lab where I get to help treat addiction, which is very important to me."

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